The Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join our Enforcement Section. The successful candidate will support committee administration and coordination, the maintenance of enforcement-related records and processes, and the preparation of data, reports and other documentation. The role offers opportunities to develop knowledge of AML/CFT and enforcement matters and to support engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

To assist in maintaining enforcement-related records, trackers, dashboards, information and statistics, ensuring that data is recorded accurately and organised in an appropriate manner.
To support the collection, review, validation, and interpretation of enforcement-related information, ensuring that records are complete, consistent, and reliable.
To assist in identifying inconsistencies or administrative issues in records and to report these to the relevant supervisor.
To support the handling of internal and external requests for enforcement-related information and statistics, including gathering information and preparing draft responses for review within established timeframes.
To assist in the collecting, checking and compiling information and preparing draft contributions for national and supranational risk assessments, mutual evaluations and other domestic or international information-gathering exercises, for review and submission through the appropriate channels.
To assist with the preparation of enforcement-related correspondence, reports, summaries, presentations, briefing material, and statistical returns for senior management, committees, national authorities, and international bodies, as required.
To provide support during Compliance Monitoring Committee (CMC) meetings, including the preparation of agendas, minute-taking, drafting of meeting records, tracking of action points and follow-up on decisions taken.
To assist in the administration and coordination of enforcement processes, ensuring that records, documentation, and logs are maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
To assist in compiling information, preparing drafts and carrying out consistency checks for Quality Feedback Reports, and to support their circulation following approval.
To assist in the development, maintenance and continuous improvement of enforcement process flows, procedures, and operational documentation.
To assist in the preparation and delivery of AML/CFT training, awareness initiatives, and enforcement-related presentations, under appropriate guidance.
To assist in compiling and organising court files and related documentation, as required.
To attend court sittings involving the FIAU, as required, and assist with related administrative tasks and record-keeping.
To keep the Manager, Senior Manager, Deputy Head, Head of Section and other superiors informed of ongoing work, developments, statistical trends and identified issues.
To assist the Head, Deputy Head, Senior Manager, Managers and team members in ad hoc projects, statistical exercises, operational reviews, and assignments that may arise during the year.
To assist in liaising with local and foreign authorities on information requests, statistical exercises and other assigned enforcement-related matters.
To attend and support the FIAU's participation in national and international meetings, working groups and fora, as assigned and under appropriate guidance.
To report to the Director, Deputy Director, Head, Deputy Head, Senior Manager and Manager.
To perform any other duties delegated by the Director, Deputy Director Head or Deputy Head of Section.

Requirements

Good written and verbal communication skills in both Maltese and English, with the ability to draft clear, structured and professional reports, summaries, minutes, correspondence and briefing material.
Good analytical and critical thinking skills, the ability to review information, identify inconsistencies and key issues, organise material logically and prepare clear summaries with appropriate guidance. Experience with handling large datasets, producing statistical reports and responding to information requests within established deadlines will be considered advantageous.
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines and requests in a structured and reliable manner.
Good interpersonal skills, sound judgement and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, senior management, committees and external stakeholders.
Confidence in working with information and records, together with the willingness to learn how to use internal systems, trackers, dashboards and reporting tools.
Applicants should possess a strong interest in AML/CFT, enforcement, governance and regulatory work, together with the willingness and ability to develop further technical knowledge in this area.
Familiarity with the financial services, gaming or other regulated sectors will be considered advantageous, but applicants with an analytical, legal, policy, research or humanities background are also encouraged to apply.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, other Microsoft Office applications, data visualisation tools or statistical reporting experience will be considered an asset.
Acquaintance with data visualisation tools such as Microsoft Power BI will be considered an asset.
Experience in maintaining databases, trackers and dashboards will be considered an asset.
Pleasant personality and be of good moral character.

What We Offer

Health insurance group cover
Life insurance group cover
Work from home.
Sponsorship Training Scheme
Training & Study Leave
Family-friendly measures
Team Building Events
Free parking (first come first served)

Junior Enforcement Associate - Committee Coordination, Governance and Data

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