Our client within the corporate and trust services industry is seeking to recruit a Compliance Officer to join the team. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day compliance function, with a strong focus on client onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and file reviews, within a regulated Company Service Providers (CSP) and Trustees environment.
Duties include:
- assist with the onboarding of new clients in line with Maltese AML/CFT legislation, MFSA and FIAU requirement
- Perform customer due diligence (CDD), and risk assessments for new clients
- Review and verify documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance
- Identify and escalate AML/CFT risks and red flags to senior compliance team members where necessary
- Assist in the annual review and periodic review of existing client files
- Support the execution of periodic file reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory obligation
- Update risk assessments and client profiles based on changes in client circumstances or risk exposure
- Support the compliance team in maintaining AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Assist in responding to internal compliance queries and regulatory requests
- Help ensure adherence to internal compliance frameworks, procedures, and best practices
- Maintain accurate and well-organised compliance records and files
Requirements
- 2–3 years’ experience in a compliance, AML, or regulatory role within Malta
- Sound knowledge of Maltese AML/CFT legislation, FIAU Implementing Procedures, and MFSA regulations
- Experience in client onboarding and ongoing monitoring
- Experience within Company Service Providers (CSP) and/or Trustees sectors is a strong asset
- Experience within financial services is required
