A highly regarded client of ours specialised within Financial Services, is looking to onboard a Senior Compliance Manager ( Regulatory ) to join their team of professionals. The designated person will form part of Senior Management, and will be responsible for the ongoing development and oversight of Compliance regulatory services, supporting a portfolio of regulated financial services clients:
Duties:
- Act as Compliance Officer and/or provide compliance oversight services to regulated entities operating within the asset management, investment services, MiCA, EMI, and PSP sectors.
- Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks in line with regulatory developments, industry best practices, and client requirements
- Provide expert guidance to clients and employees on regulatory, compliance, governance, and AML/CFT matters, preparing and presenting Compliance Officer and MLRO reports to Boards, Risk Committees, and Compliance Committees, as required
- Advise clients on regulatory developments and emerging compliance risks impacting the asset management, fintech, digital assets, payments, and electronic money sectors.
- Interpret and advise on complex regulatory requirements arising from MFSA rules, EU financial services legislation, MiCA, PSD2, and related regulatory frameworks.
- Oversee AML/CFT frameworks and activities, including customer file reviews, transaction monitoring, risk assessments, enhanced due diligence, internal investigations, and STR submissions where applicable.
- Drive and promote a strong culture of compliance, risk awareness, and ethical conduct across client portfolios and internal teams.
- Support business development initiatives and contribute to the expansion of the Company's compliance, MLRO, and regulatory advisory service offering.
Requirements
- Must have extensive working knowledge and a minimum of 8+ years’ experience in the local investment services and/or fintech industry, including experience at a senior or supervisory level.
- Strong understanding of the operating and regulatory environment applicable to investment firms, asset managers, EMIs, PSPs, and MiCA-regulated entities
- Strong knowledge of Maltese and EU regulatory frameworks applicable to investment services and fintech firms
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong leadership, team development, and communication skills, with the ability to guide and support teams and influence stakeholders across the business.
Education and experience
- Professional qualifications in compliance, AML/CFT, financial crime, or investment services
- This is a PQd role, therefore, previous approval by the MFSA in a PQd role, or demonstrable experience at a level suitable for such approval, will be considered a strong asset.
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