Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed financial analysis related to suspicions of money laundering and/or terrorism financing.
- Prioritise and evaluate financial intelligence reports received.
- Carry out research on typologies, methodologies, and guidance issued by international bodies and foreign FIUs to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
- Manage correspondence with stakeholders, including domestic authorities, subject persons, and foreign counterparts.
- Prepare analytical reports for onward transmission to competent authorities and foreign FIUs when a reasonable suspicion is identified.
- Maintain and update both paper-based and digital information management systems.
- Assist in assessing tools and software used for analysing financial data.
- Guide and support Junior Intelligence Analysts to meet team and individual performance targets.
- Collate and analyse information for timely responses to bi-lateral requests from law enforcement agencies and foreign FIUs.
- Compile and review statistical data in line with legal obligations under the PMLFTR.
- Represent the company in local and international meetings, forums, and events.
- Participate in internal committees and contribute to the development and enforcement of internal SOPs.
- Stay abreast of local and international developments in AML/CFT legislation and standards.
Requirements:
- In possession of an MQF Level 6 qualification in law, banking and finance, criminology, financial services, insurance, accounting, economics, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience,
OR - An MQF Level 5 qualification in a relevant field with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
- Strong background in tax and accounting will be considered an asset.
- Excellent knowledge of Maltese AML/CFT laws and regulations, EU legislation, and international AML standards.
- Sound understanding of EU directives and domestic financial services legislation.
- Proficient in both Maltese and English (spoken and written).
- Strong analytical and report writing skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office automation tools.
- Demonstrated organisational ability, integrity, and ability to work both independently and within a team.
Office Hours:
- 1 Jan – 15 Jul: 08:00–17:00
- 16 Jul – 14 Sep: 08:00–13:30
- 15 Sep – 31 Dec: 08:00–17:00