Our client, a well-established and respected law firm located in central Malta, is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to join their Corporate and AML legal team.
This position will report directly to two Partners overseeing the firm’s compliance and regulatory practice. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring that the firm upholds its high standards of regulatory compliance, particularly within the scope of AML/CFT obligations.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the client onboarding process to ensure full AML/CFT compliance, including conducting due diligence and risk assessments.
- Prepare and submit FIAU risk evaluation questionnaires in line with regulatory expectations.
- Deliver or coordinate annual AML/CFT training for staff, ensuring content is current and role relevant.
- Perform ongoing monitoring of clients, including transaction reviews and periodic updates of client profiles.
- Stay up to date with developments in AML/CFT legislation, regulations, and guidance, ensuring timely implementation of necessary changes.
- Maintain and update the firm’s financial crime policies, risk assessments, and procedural manuals to reflect regulatory changes and internal risk appetite.
- Draft and submit the MFSA annual compliance return and prepare annual compliance reports for internal and regulatory use.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a compliance or AML-focused role, ideally within a legal, corporate services, or financial institution setting.
- Solid knowledge of local AML/CFT legislation, including familiarity with FIAU and MFSA reporting obligations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of Maltese is considered beneficial.
- A proactive, organised, and analytical approach with the ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Previous experience in drafting internal procedures, handling compliance reporting, and providing training will be favourably considered.
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- Flexible working hours
- Parking allowance
- Health insurance
- Mobile allowance
Job Reference: JE370
