Deputy Head

Malta Financial Services Authority View all jobs

  • Malta Island
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
About the DepartmentThe Enforcement Function is responsible for reviewing the actions and where necessary conducting investigations of licence holders who have or are suspected of having committed serious compliance failures, serious misconduct or any other serious breaches of the law. The Enforcement Function also investigates the actions of persons carrying out financial services activities without having the necessary licence or authorisation. As part of the investigative process carried out by the Enforcement Function, legal review and analysis is required and this might be required at any stage of the investigation as well as after the investigation has been concluded.About the RoleAs a Deputy Head in Enforcement, you will be carrying out the following duties:
  • Manage a team of professionals engaged in the investigation and enforcement of breaches of legal provisions of financial services legislation.
  • Leading on-site investigation visits and surprise inspections.
  • Preparation and/or review of memoranda for submission and presentation to the Decision-making body of the MFSA.
  • Represent MFSA at committees, court and tribunal sittings, working groups and task forces at local and international level.
  • Taking responsibility and executing ‘ad hoc' assignments related to specific investigation and enforcement cases as they arise.
  • Manage projects and assist Head of Enforcement on projects.
  • Responsibility for governance, policy, procedures, and compliance.
  • Assisting in the development of procedures and follow-up international regulatory developments.
  • Work closely with external appointed bodies of the MFSA.
  • Other duties and tasks as may be assigned by the Head.
About youYou will hold a University of Malta Degree in Law (LL.D. or Master of Advocacy level) or a comparable recognised legal qualification or in any other relevant field at MQF level 6 or better, as well as a warrant to practice in the Courts of Malta.A minimum of six (6) years prior experience is required, preferably within the financial services sector or related fields.You will also have the below skillset:
  • Excellent leadership and planning
  • Proven legal track record.
  • High level of integrity
Other Important InformationThe MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.gov.mt under MQRIC heading.The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage www.mfsa.mt. Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate's appointment liable to termination.Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.Public Call Permit: 204/2026

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