Compliance Officer – Build, Shape & Lead a Compliance Function

Build a compliance function from the ground up and become its key point of reference
Work directly with the Managing Director and Board on high-impact regulatory matters
Take your career towards Head of Compliance with genuine ownership, autonomy and influence

Join a growing Financial Institution expanding its presence and operations in Malta, giving you the chance to join at an exciting stage of its growth and make a meaningful impact from the outset. With the current compliance function outsourced, you will bring it in-house and establish the foundations of a new department, shaping how compliance operates as the business develops. You will take ownership of the function’s development, with the freedom to introduce the structures, processes and frameworks needed to support future growth. With a clear path towards becoming Head of Compliance, you can develop your career alongside the function you help build.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and the Board, you will have direct access to senior decision-makers and gain valuable exposure to the wider business. As the person responsible for the compliance function, you will have the autonomy to set priorities and influence how compliance is managed across the organisation. The business places strong importance on compliance, providing the senior-level support needed to establish a strong compliance culture from the outset. You will also lead the transition from an outsourced model to an in-house function, giving you the opportunity to establish processes and best practices while becoming the organisation’s key compliance professional.

Your role will cover regulatory compliance, compliance monitoring, policies and procedures, giving you a broad regulatory remit rather than a narrowly focused compliance position. You will take ownership of the Compliance Monitoring Programme and strengthen the organisation’s regulatory framework through effective monitoring and oversight. Developing and enhancing policies and procedures will enable you to turn regulatory requirements into practical processes across the business. You will also engage directly with the MFSA and its regulatory obligations, strengthening your regulatory expertise and stakeholder experience. As the function develops, you will have the opportunity to progress towards Head of Compliance and ultimately lead the department you helped build.

You will:

Take ownership of the Compliance Monitoring Programme and wider regulatory compliance framework
Develop, implement and continuously enhance compliance policies, procedures and internal controls
Act as a key point of contact with the MFSA and support the business across its regulatory obligations
Lead the transition from an outsourced compliance model to a fully established in-house compliance function

Skills / Experience:

Experience within a Financial Institution (FI), preferably in a regulated environment
Strong regulatory compliance experience, including Compliance Monitoring Programmes, policies and procedures
Proven experience engaging with the MFSA and a strong understanding of its regulatory obligations

Salary / Remuneration: €60k–€70k depending on experience

For more information, contact Giorgio Scollo confidentially on +356 2601 6769.

I specialise in recruiting for Legal. If you wish to discuss this or other opportunities within the Legal field, please feel free to contact me.

About Accelerate
Accelerate Recruitment is a specialist Finance and Legal Recruitment Consultancy based in Malta.

Compliance Officer

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