Assistant Manager - Risk

• Assisting the Risk Manager with overseeing the work carries out by the Risk Team to ensure adherence to the FIAU's internal policies and agreed working practices, and to ensure efficiency of operations and use of resources.
• ​Providing guidance and direction to members of the Risk Team during daily tasks and ongoing projects, and performing adequate monitoring to ensure that such are executed adequately and within deadlines - the Assistant Manager will be the main point of contact in the Manager's absence.
• Assisting the Risk Manager in devising the annual plan in relation to supervisory meetings and ad hoc compliance examinations to be carried out by the Risk Team, and carrying out monitoring to ensure that the plan is executed in a timely and adequate manner.
• ​Coordinating with Supervision Managers carrying out thematic and other supervisory reviews, including the collation of applicable data and overseeing the analysis process of the results obtained to guide subject persons, including drafting detailed and comprehensive guidance papers showcasing the results of the examinations.
• ​Assisting the Risk Manager with overseeing the risk assessment process, coordinating the Risk Committee and participation in the National Risk Assessment.
• Assisting in the development and update of internal policies and procedures applicable to the Risk Team.
• Liaising, coordinating, and cooperating with various Competent Authorities including the Malta Financial Services Authority/Malta Gaming Authority/Sanctions Monitoring Board/the National Coordination Committee for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism/ Malta Police and others as may be required from time to time.
• Leading or providing support during ad hoc projects and assisting internal stakeholders with data extraction.
• Representing the FIAU at international meetings, fora and workshops, including speaking engagements at such events when required.
• Assisting in the compilation of questionnaires and assisting in other tasks related to evaluations and assessments being undertaken by various local and international bodies such as the EU, Egmont, MONEYVAL, FATF, etc.
• ​Providing training on AML/CFT matters during seminars and events organized by the FIAU and other bodies, and collaborating with the Legal Section of the FIAU in the issuance of AML/CFT guidance documents

• An MQF Level 6 qualification in risk management, banking, finance, statistics, economics or any other subject together with a minimum of five years ofexperience, with at least one year in a senior-level role OR an MQF level 5 qualification in law, banking and finance, financial services, insurance, accounting, auditing, statistics, economics or any other subject, together with at least seven years' experience.
• ​Knowledge and practical understanding of the laws that govern the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism in Malta and the applicable international standards and EU legislation.
• Knowledge or experience in carrying out AML/CFT related checks, risk assessments, data analysis or statistics.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills in English and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Power BI and other data analysis tools is considered an asset.
• Applicants should be able to show a track record of technical competence, efficiency, ethical responsibility, and diligence.

• Health insurance group cover
• Life insurance group cover
• Work from home
• Sponsorship Training Scheme
• Training & Study Leave
• Family-friendly measures
• Team Building Events
• Free parking (first come first served)

Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit