Junior Compliance Officer

Location Central
Discipline: Accounting & Professional Services, Compliance & Risk Management
Job type: Full Time
Salary: Attractive
Job ref: 704
Published: 8 days ago
Our client, a Public Entity, is looking to hire a Compliance Officer to join their team. The chosen candidate will be exposed to and form part of initiatives aimed at strengthening the legislations and protocols which improve Anti-Money Laundering and prevent terrorist funding. 
 

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in the monitoring of transactions, specifically in ensuring adherence and compliance to the Regulations.
  • Participation in internal committees as may be required.
  • Assisting with the enforcement of both administrative and criminal aspects of the law.
  • Liaise and cooperate with various stakeholders and competent authorities, including Government agencies.
  • Dealing with incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintaining Information Management Systems updated.
  • Carrying out onsite visits to gather the necessary information.
  • Assisting in the collection of comprehensive statistical data.
  • Provide support during ad-hoc projects.
  • Represent the organization at international meetings, workshops, and court sittings as necessary.
  • Carry out any other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

  • A university degree at MQF Level 6 or higher, in a related subject.
  • Two (2) years of proven working experience in a financial services, financial intelligence, financial investigative, regulatory or legal.
  • Any other relevant certifications is desirable.
  • Fluency the Maltese and English languages is a prerequisite.
  • Candidates who posses a proficient knowledge of the laws and legislations surrounding AML/CFT in Malta and the EU will be given preference.
  • Knowledge of Data Analytic tools is an asset.