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Industry: Finance

Location: Malta

Basis: Full time

Remuneration: Salary + Benefits

Main Duties

Serve as the official MLRO and primary contact for the FIAU and MFSA
Investigate internal suspicion reports and file timely STRs with the FIAU
Manage regulatory submissions, inspections, external audits, and remediations
Report quarterly to the Board on MLRO, Compliance, and AML/CFT performance
Maintain risk assessments, policy frameworks, and compliance monitoring programs
Approve CDD, EDD, high-risk clients, PEPs, and recommend necessary offboardings
Verify source of wealth and funds through supporting financial documentation
Oversee ongoing monitoring, sanctions, PEP, adverse media, and red flag tracking
Ensure adherence to PMLA, PMLFTR, FIAU procedures, and MFSA Class C licence rules
Deliver company-wide training, track regulatory changes, and manage breach reporting

What skills do you need:

Relevant degree in Law, Finance, Accountancy, or Business, with ICA or ACAMS certification considered an asset
Minimum 5 years in Maltese AML/CFT regulatory compliance, with MFSA MLRO approval or equivalent hands-on experience
In-depth knowledge of Maltese and EU AML/CFT legislation, FIAU procedures, and the CSP Rulebook
Proven expertise in drafting policies, risk assessments, and Board reports while meeting MFSA fitness standards
Strong analytical and written skills to handle regulatory correspondence and apply a pragmatic risk-based approach
High integrity and independent judgment to maintain firm AML/CFT decisions under commercial pressure

Eligibility to work in the EU is a must

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