Compliance Associate

• Analysing compliance reports and submissions received by subject persons, related to different AML/CFT obligations.
• Preparing cases for presentation before the agency's Compliance Monitoring Committee.
• Drafting enforcement measures letters as may be required.
• Ensuring that enforcement decisions, including follow up actions, are fully acted upon.
• Supervising the implementation of directives issued to subject persons.
• Drafting, reviewing and/or issuing targeted guidance papers in relation to the enforcement processes and raising awareness to the public.
• Planning, providing and assisting in providing AML training and public awareness as well as internal training and enforcement updates.
• Preparing and helping in preparing court files as needed.
• Attending the agency's court sittings as witness or as required.
• Liaising with local and/or foreign supervisory authorities in relation to enforcement measures taken by the agency as required.
• Keeping the Manager, Senior Manager, Head of Section and other Superiors up to date with plans, actions and work carried out.

• University degree or an equivalent qualification (MQF Level 6) in Law, Banking and Finance, Financial Services, Insurance, Accounting, Economics, Criminology, or in any other subject relevant to this position with 3 years of work experience OR
• An MQF Level 5 qualification in Law, Banking and Finance, Financial Services, Insurance, Accounting, Economics, Criminology or in any other subject relevant to this position with 4 years of work experience relevant to this post.
• Proficiency in the laws that govern the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism in Malta and relevant international standards and EU legislation in the area.
• Sound knowledge of the relevant EU directives and related domestic legislation that govern financial, gaming and ancillary services, and familiarity with the operations of the financial services, gaming and other sectors.
• Experience in applying anti-money laundering and counter-funding of terrorism legislation.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills in both Maltese and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and office automation tools.

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