About the Function

The Investment Services Supervision Function is responsible for the authorisation and supervision of custodians, investment firms, fund managers, collective investment schemes, recognised private collective investment schemes, registered tied agents and recognised fund administrators. Through its supervision, the function assesses compliance with prudential requirements stemming from European Directives and local legislation and regulations. It also examines the adequacy of systems and controls, governance arrangements, risk management, and risk mitigation within licensed entities under its remit. To support its supervisory work, the function actively participates in Commission and European Supervisory Authorities' committees and working groups, contributing to the development of policy and legislation within its scope.

About the Role

During the Employment Period, the Employee shall carry out the following duties:

Communication, support and customer service of internal and external stakeholders
Collation, analysation and processing of data
Ensuring data and records are kept up to date
Brainstorming, coordination, promotion and delivery of projects
Other duties according to exigencies as may be required

About You

Interested candidates should be currently reading for, or in the process of obtaining a qualification at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level in Financial Servicies, Law, Banking & Finance or any other related area.

The ideal applicant should demonstrate the following skills/experience:

Reliable, trustworthy and always maintain strict confidentiality
Strong attention to detail
Good organisational skills
Good communication skills
Ability to follow procedures and maintain consistency
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
Ability to build collaborative working relationships

Other Information

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.gov.mt under MQRIC heading.

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage www.mfsa.mt.

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate's appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.

Pre-Graduate Officer (Authorisation)

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