Financial Services & Fintech Specialist

Malta Island
€35,000-50,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

One of our clients is looking for a Financial Services & Fintech Specialist, to join its Financial Services Department, to lead and grow our Fintech and Financial Regulatory practice, with expertise in emerging technologies, financial innovation, and EU frameworks including MiCA.This is a leadership role for a motivated professional ready to shape the future of fintech and regulatory advisory.Responsibilities:

Provide legal and regulatory guidance on financial technology and digital asset matters within the EU regulatory framework.
Advise clients on matters related to crypto-asset service providers, digital asset offerings, tokenisation projects, blockchain solutions, and related technologies.
Support the setup and structuring of fintech and digital asset initiatives operating within European regulations.
Assist clients with licensing processes and ongoing regulatory requirements with the Malta Financial Services Authority.
Advise regulated entities such as electronic money institutions, payment institutions, and crypto-asset service providers on compliance, governance, and operational requirements.
Draft and review regulatory documentation, internal policies, procedures, and compliance manuals.
Act as a key point of contact for clients operating in fintech, digital assets, and financial services.
Contribute to the growth of the firm's client portfolio in the fintech and digital assets space.
Participate in industry events, consultations, and regulatory discussions within the financial services sector.
Support knowledge-sharing initiatives through articles, presentations, seminars, and webinars.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of Maltese and EU legislation: MiCA, DORA, PSD2-PSD3, EMD, MiFID II.
Strong analytical, drafting, problem-solving, and client-facing skills
Proactive, commercially aware, and interested in technological and financial innovation

Education and Experience

Qualified lawyer or senior practitioner with financial services and fintech experience.
Experience liaising with regulatory authorities such as MFSA and FIAU

Benefits

Hybrid
Health Insurance
Mobile allowance
Parking allowance
Flexible working hours

Job Reference: TL390CategoryLegalJob typeFull TimeEmployment levelExperienced (3 years +)Work LocationHybridEmployer industryLegal ServicesLanguagesEnglish, MalteseLegal Jobs in Malta consist of individuals engaged in the practice of law who provide expert advice to private and commercial clients. Legal jobs within this sector include administration, civil law, commercial law, compliance, corporate intellectual property, employment law, family law, maritime & aviation, tax law and technology law roles.

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