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
