The Investment Services Supervision Function is responsible for the authorisation and supervision of investment services licence holders and recognised persons, particularly investment firms, asset managers and collective investment schemes. Through its supervision, the function assesses compliance with prudential requirements stemming from European Directives and local legislation. It also examines the adequacy of systems and controls, governance arrangements, and risk management within licensed or notified entities under its remit. To support its supervisory work, the function actively participates in European Commission and European Supervisory Authorities' committees and working groups, contributing to the development of policy and legislation within its scope.About the Role As an Analyst within the Policy and Legal Team in Investment Services Supervision, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:
Carrying out legal research on topics related to investment services.
Ongoing monitoring of new developing legislation.
Supporting the team in the transposition and implementation of EU legislation and regulatory frameworks within the function's remit.
Supporting the preparation of policy stances in the context of new legislation and Commission initiatives, under the direction of the line manager.
Supporting revisions to rules, forms/ returns and related processes, as assigned.
Drafting quality internal reports, briefing notes, circulars, memos and presentations for submission to the relevant decision-making bodies within the MFSA, under the direction of the line manager.
Attending and participating in any internal/external working groups, representing the MFSA and/or the Investment Services Supervision Function and assist with the analysis and preparation of comments on documents discussed in various Working Groups, Transposition Workshops and Task Forces.
Collaborating closely with the line manager to deliver agreed outputs and achieve the objectives of the team and the function
Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Head and/or as may be required by the MFSA from time to time based on the exigencies of the Authority.
About You We are seeking candidates to join a small, cross-functional team. Ideal applicants will have a solid academic background in financial services law or another relevant discipline aligned with the functions and responsibilities of the role.The role calls for an academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.You will also possess a minimum of three (3) years working experience in the area related to the role. Candidates with longer working experience relevant to the role will be preferred. If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least seven (7) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.Skills and competencies:
Strong knowledge of EU investment services law.
Analytical, research, and drafting skills.
Integrity, judgment, and discretion.
Effective communication and teamwork.
Organised and adaptable.
Other Information The 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 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 .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.
