Responsibilities:
- Reporting suspicious transactions and activities to relevant authorities.
- Submitting periodic reports to the FIAU and MFSA.
- Offering guidance and support to Compliance Officers across Group entities.
- Coordinating all financial crime compliance matters within the Group, including AML/CFT, sanctions, and anti-bribery and corruption measures.
- Assessing financial crime risks at both the Group and individual entity levels.
- Conducting de-risking exercises based on risk assessment findings.
- Monitoring internal processes to ensure procedures are effectively implemented and followed.
- Periodically reviewing the level of due diligence within the Group and entities, including performing spot checks.
- Drafting and maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures.
- Establishing systems for regular communication and sharing of updates across the Group.
- Managing projects related to the implementation of compliance software and data migration.
- Developing and delivering training programs to keep client-facing employees informed about AML/CFT developments.
- Acting as a point of contact to ensure all entities within the Group comply with AML/CFT regulations and other relevant laws.
- Providing customer risk information to Directors to support decisions on client onboarding and offboarding.
- Staying current with trends and typologies in financial crime matters.
Requirements:
- A university degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
- At least 5 years of experience in an AML/CFT role. 2 of those years in a managerial position.
- In-depth knowledge of AML/CFT laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Expertise in identifying compliance gaps and implementing corrective measures.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and maintain high compliance standards across the Group.
- A strong sense of integrity and accountability in ensuring adherence to AML/CFT regulations.
- Ability to stay up to date with changing regulatory requirements across jurisdictions and proactively address compliance needs.