Compliance Associate

Location Central Region
Discipline: Accounting & Finance, Compliance & Risk Management
Job type: Full Time
Salary: €36,000
Job ref: 921
Published: November 26 2025
AIMS International Malta is pleased to be assisting our client who operates within the Financial Services industry with find a Compliance Associate to join their department.  

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in monitoring and testing internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
  • Conduct periodic compliance reviews, risk assessments, and audits across business units.
  • Research and interpret regulatory requirements; support the implementation of compliance-related changes.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation, reports, and workpapers that summarize review findings and recommendations.
  • Respond to compliance-related inquiries from employees and business partners.
  • Support the development, review, and updating of compliance policies, procedures, and training materials.
  • Help ensure timely reporting of compliance issues, escalations, and remediation progress.
  • Track regulatory updates and communicate relevant changes to the compliance team and impacted departments.
  • Assist in handling internal or external compliance audits, examinations, and regulatory requests.
  • Work cross-functionally with legal, risk, audit, and business teams to strengthen compliance controls.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field (required).
  • 2–4 years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, or a related discipline.
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations (e.g., AML, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, SEC/FINRA, industry-specific rules depending on sector).
  • Strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail.
  • Experience with compliance tools, GRC systems, or reporting dashboards preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with limited supervision.