Moneybase forms part of Calamatta Cuschieri Moneybase plc, a leading diversified financial services group that pioneered the Maltese financial services industry in 1971. We currently employ 200 people spread across 3 core business lines namely Fintech, Investment services and Fund administration.

Calamatta Cuschieri Moneybase plc is considered to be an innovator in the areas it operates in. We believe in challenging the status quo and we aim for service excellence in everything we do.

Our Values:

🚀Innovation – Stay Curious, Move Fast

🔒Integrity – Do What’s Right, Always

🎯Accountability – Own It, Fix It, Learn

🤝Collaboration – Win Together

🌍Respect – Value Every Voice

Job Summary

The AML Officer will support the AML function in ensuring that the Company maintains an effective AML/CFT framework and complies with applicable Maltese and EU regulatory requirements. The role will involve day-to-day monitoring, investigation and assessment of AML risks, with a strong focus on KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and suspicious activity escalation.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct KYC/CDD and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for new and existing clients.

Review and investigate transaction monitoring alerts, identifying unusual or potentially suspicious activity.

Conduct PEP, sanctions and adverse media screening and assess potential matches.

Identify and escalate AML/CFT red flags and higher-risk cases to the MLRO/Head of AML.

Assist with the assessment and preparation of STR/SARs and regulatory reporting through goAML.

Ensure AML investigations and decisions are properly documented and supported by a clear audit trail.

Support ongoing client monitoring, periodic reviews and remediation exercises.

Assist with the implementation and execution of the AML Compliance Monitoring Programme.

Support regulatory inspections, audits, information requests and AML remediation activities.

Keep up to date with changes to FIAU, MFSA and EU AML/CFT requirements.

Work closely with Onboarding, Operations, Compliance and other relevant teams to ensure AML controls are effectively implemented.

Identify weaknesses in AML processes and recommend practical improvements.

Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive client and AML information.

3+ years of relevant AML/CFT experience, preferably within payments, banking, fintech, e-money or VASP environments.

Good knowledge of Maltese AML/CFT requirements, including the PMLFTR and FIAU Implementing Procedures.

Practical experience in KYC/CDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions/PEP screening and AML investigations.

Strong analytical, investigative and decision-making skills.

High level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice to have:

ICA, ACAMS or equivalent AML/Compliance qualification.

Experience in Banking/payments/fintech/VASP/CSP, including exposure to FIAU/MFSA regulatory inspections.

Remuneration

We are committed to attracting and selecting top people to join our team. We are also committed to creating a workplace that encourages individual growth; we value our people and their well-being.

What we offer

Ongoing internal training

External training opportunities

Study Leave

Sponsorship schemes for further studies

Opportunities for career growth

Free health insurance

Employee referral incentive

Gym subsidy

All Applications will be acknowledged and treated with maximum confidentiality

Reference: CCMT01927

“The enduring goal of Calamatta Cuschieri Moneybase is that the composition of our workforce should reflect that of the communities in which we work.”

AML Officer

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