Senior Compliance Associate

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  • Malta Island
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Job DescriptionOur client is a government agency working to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing in Malta. They are currently seeking to recruit a Senior Compliance Associate, to join the Enforcement Section.Key Responsibilities:
  • Helping the Assistant Manager, Senior Manager and Head to plan the operations and goals of the team in a way that these meet the Section's priorities, targets and deliverables.
  • Assisting the Assistant Manager and Manager in monitoring, following up and reviewing the work of officials within the team to identify areas which need improvement.
  • Evaluating, reviewing and assessing the team's operations, and reporting on such matters when required.
  • Drafting, supervising and reviewing enforcement measures, actions and other work carried out by the team.
  • Supervising the implementation of Directives issues to subject persons.
  • Preparing and helping in preparing court files as needed as well as attending court sittings as witness or when required.
  • Attending interviews and assisting in the recruitment process as required.
  • Keeping the Assistant Manager, Manager, Senior Manager, Head of Section and other Superiors up to date with plans, actions and work done by the team.
  • Carrying out review and maintenance of the Enforcement Section's policies, procedures and measures as necessary.
  • Providing AML training and public awareness.
  • Representing the agency in international fora when needed.
  • Fulfilling any other duties delegated by superiors when required.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
  • A University degree or equivalent qualification (MQF 6) in Financial Services, Banking and Finance, Economics, Law, Statistics, Accounting, Auditing or in any other subjects, with at least 4 years of work experience OR
  • An MQF Level 5 qualification in Financial Services, Banking and Finance, Economics, Law, Statistics, Accounting, Auditing or in any other subject, with at least 5 years of work experience.
  • Knowledge of the laws that govern prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism in Malta and the international standards and EU legislation in the area.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Maltese and English.

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