Senior Executive Due Diligence
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- Malta Island
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee, coordinate, and provide day-to-day guidance to the Due Diligence Team, ensuring that onboarding and ongoing due diligence reviews are conducted efficiently, consistently, and in line with regulatory requirements and internal standards
- Oversee and conduct standard and enhanced due diligence on new licence applicants and key persons, including Ultimate Beneficial Owners, qualifying shareholders, directors, and key persons
- Guide and quality-assure Source of Wealth and Source of Funds reviews, determine appropriate evidentiary requirements, and ensure conclusions are well-reasoned, proportionate, and adequately supported
- Ensure screening and searches are conducted accurately, assess identified risks or red flags, and determine appropriate recommendations and way forward
- Compile, review, and sign off comprehensive due diligence memoranda outlining findings, risk assessments, and clear recommendations arising from both onboarding and ongoing monitoring activities
- Oversee the ongoing monitoring and periodic review of existing licensees, including the assessment of screening hits, adverse media, and changes in risk profile
- Present due diligence findings and recommendations to the relevant internal committees for consideration and approval
- Provide ongoing guidance, coaching, and quality assurance to team members to ensure a consistently high standard of analysis and documentation
- Identify process gaps and inefficiencies and propose practical improvements to due diligence and ongoing monitoring frameworks
- Provide regular updates to the Manager – Authorisations on team performance, key risks, and workload
- Carry out any other duties or tasks as may be directed by management
- In possession of a Bachelor’s Degree (MQF Level 6 or equivalent) in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Candidates with Diploma Level (MQF Level 5 or equivalent) will be considered if in possession of at least 5 years of related experience
- Proven experience in due diligence, AML/CFT, compliance, or regulatory roles, with a strong focus on Source of Wealth and Source of Funds reviews
- Solid understanding of Fit & Proper assessments, adverse media and list screening, and related analysis
- Experience in managing or supervising a team will be considered a strong asset
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, mentor, and motivate team members
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex structures and financial backgrounds
- Ability to organise, draft, and present findings and recommendations in a clear, structured, and detailed manner (both written and verbal)
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment
- Proactive mindset with a focus on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Ability to think strategically while maintaining attention to detail and quality