Our client is a leading financial services company in Malta. They would like to engage an MLRO who will report into the Board of Directors.

The Role

You will lead and oversee the Financial Crime Compliance Team in Malta, serving as a member of both the Executive Committee (EXCO) and the Risk Committee while driving a zero-tolerance culture for non-compliance.
You will deliver regular compliance reports to EXCO, the Risk Committee, and the Board of Directors, acting as the key representative in all interactions with competent AML authorities, industry forums, and working groups.
Establish and maintain a risk-based ongoing monitoring program for high-risk customer relationships and completes annual reviews of AML/CDD procedures for onboarding natural and legal persons.
Establishes internal reporting procedures and independently reviews submitted UARs to report suspicious transactions directly to the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) when warranted.
Implement internal PMLFTR policies across record-keeping, risk assessments, and customer due diligence, while overseeing the governance and integration of screening, monitoring, and case management tools.
Ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of customer and transactional data within company systems, escalating data quality issues and remediation requirements to senior management.
Coordinates internal and external AML/CFT audits, regulatory reviews, and inspections, ensuring all findings, recommendations, and remediation action plans are effectively addressed and closed.
Prepare the annual Risk Evaluation Questionnaire and delivers mandatory AML/CFT/Sanctions training to new staff, the Board of Directors and other other related parties.

Requirements

Proven MLRO Background: Requires 3 to 5+ years of experience as an MLRO in a regulated sector (preferably Insurance/Financial Services), ideally holding current or previous MFSA and FIAU approval (PQ'd) alongside practical FIAU interaction experience.
Holds a tertiary-level degree or recognized professional compliance credentials, such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ICA (International Compliance Association).
Demonstrates strong analytical skills to generate and present Management Information reports in a concise, structured manner to the Board of Directors while working under pressure without supervision.
Possesses high integrity, assertiveness, and strong stakeholder management skills to challenge, influence, and provide constructive guidance to executive boards, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
Analytical & Reporting Capabilities:
Communication & Executive Presence

Money Laundering Reporting Officer(MLRO)

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