Join our team as an AML Compliance Manager and play a key role in protecting our organization’s integrity and operational excellence of our corporate service provider, tax and audit practice. We’re looking for a detail-driven compliance leader who can oversee AML frameworks, guide risk-based decisions, and ensure regulatory expectations are consistently met. The ideal candidate is a proactive professional capable of navigating regulatory requirements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting the business in making confident, compliant decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Carrying out, reviewing and approving on-boarding clients and on-going monitoring clients
- Run or approve customer risk assessments (CRAs)
- Review the work of the team such as verifying customer identity, beneficial ownership, source of funds/wealth, screening reports
- Oversee client communications and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations
- Ensuring that the organisation and structuring of files are in line with the Company’s structure and record-keeping policy
- Prepare/Review data and documentation for internal audits, regulatory inspections, or compliance reviews.
- Preparing/reviewing transaction monitoring of clients
- Prepare quarterly reports and/or data required for the board meetings
- Attend Board Meetings and shadow MLRO/Compliance/Risk Officer in Board Meetings
- Liaising when necessary with the different departments within the Company and regulatory bodies to gather data for regulatory reporting and ensure timely submission.
- Prepare data for REQ (FIAU), Annual Return for MFSA and Return for Accountancy Board
- Review/update the Group’s AML/CFT Business Risk Assessment and recommend updates accordingly;
- Review the Group’s Customer Risk Assessments (CRA), and recommend updates as may be required.
- Create, implement, and oversee company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Assist in compliance and risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues and evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls.
- Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on compliance protocols, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Monitor business operations for compliance breaches, investigate potential violations, and report findings to management
- Maintain accurate records of compliance activities
- Advise executive leadership on regulatory matters and contribute to the overall governance, risk, and compliance strategy of the organization
- Acting as the support officer in performing AML/CFT examinations where necessary to assess compliance with the AML/CFT obligations
- Monitor performance of the team and train the team
- Maintaining the internal registers up to date through the AML Software
- Update AML handbooks as required
- Performing any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law or criminology, banking or any other related field
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar role,
- Exposure to areas like corporate service provider, tax or audit firm will be considered as an asset
- A thorough understanding of the Malta Regulatory Compliance and AML/CFT regulations preferably in corporate service provider, tax or audit
- Ability to distill and discern important information from regulatory guidance, statutes and regulations, audit findings, and other documents and determine how it impacts the business. The understanding of regulatory requirements vs. “best practices” in compliance is critical
- Ability to be self-motivated and take ownership in a dynamic environment with a positive, ‘can-do’ mindset.
- Must be able to perform independently and with minimal supervision
- Advanced and persuasive written and verbal communication skills;
- Must possess excellent analytical and investigative skills
- Excellent organisational skills and take pride in being quality-oriented with a keen eye for detail and coming up with creative solutions
- Must be multi-tasked-oriented and able to balance priorities and deadlines
- Be approachable and an effective communicator across all levels of the business and influence key internal and external stakeholders and provide expert advice to support the strategic agenda
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A clear pathway for professional development and career advancement within the firm.
- Flexible working hours, allowing you to balance work and personal life effectively.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Exposure to high-level projects and responsibility
- Two days working from home after 6 months of probation.
- Private Health Insurance after 6 months’ probation
If you are ready to take on a leadership role within a forward-thinking team and build a strong career in compliance, we invite you to apply by sending your CV to careers@finanzi.com.mt. Join us in leading and strengthening our compliance function while delivering high-quality regulatory and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients.
