Compliance officer

• Lead day-to-day internal compliance operations across the organisation.
• Support the CO and MLRO in the ongoing development and implementation of compliance and AML/CFT frameworks.
• Conduct CDD, EDD, ongoing monitoring, and risk assessments for both new and existing clients.
• Participate in client onboarding, reviewing corporate documentation, beneficial ownership structures, and source-of-wealth evidence.
• Monitor regulatory updates issued by the FIAU, MFSA, and EU bodies, and assist with implementing necessary changes.
• Maintain internal compliance registers, including breach registers, PEP logs, training logs, and monitoring checklists.
• Assist with internal and external regulatory reporting obligations.
• Support transaction monitoring, screening reviews, internal reporting, and investigative procedures.

• Draft, review, and update policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.
• Conduct internal compliance monitoring checks to ensure policies are adhered to across all departments.
• Ensure correct application of data protection (GDPR) requirements within compliance workflows.

• Support both internal and external audits and assist with remediation follow-ups.
• Contribute to Business Risk Assessments (BRA) and Customer Risk Assessments (CRA).
• Ensure compliance documentation is accurate, current, and stored in line with regulatory expectations.

• Maintain organised and up-to-date compliance files, registers, and reports.
• Support regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance with deadlines and quality standards.
• Communicate professionally with clients, intermediaries, and service providers on compliance-related matters.
• Promote a strong compliance culture, including preparing and delivering internal training sessions when required.

• Degree, Diploma or Certification in Compliance, Business Administration, Law, Management, or a related field.
• Compliance or AML/CFT certifications are considered an asset (or willingness to obtain them).
• Commitment to continuous professional development and regulatory awareness.

• Minimum 3 years experience in a compliance role within professional services, corporate services, legal, accounting, or other regulated environments.
• Experience in CDD/EDD, risk assessments, regulatory reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Solid understanding of AML/CFT and GDPR regulatory obligations.
• Familiarity with practice management systems, CRM tools, document management systems, and Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of the Maltese corporate and regulatory environment is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; additional languages are an asset.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Client-centric mindset supported by strong commercial awareness.

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