Junior Associate – Supervision

Location Central Region
Discipline: Accounting & Professional Services, Compliance & Risk Management
Job type: Full Time
Salary: Attractive
Job ref: 851
Published: about 24 hours ago
Our client, that operates within the public sector, is currently recruiting a Junior Associate – Supervision Section.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist Senior Associates and Associates in planning and executing compliance examinations to assess subject persons’ adherence to AML/CFT obligations and adequacy of their control frameworks;
  • Support the analysis of compliance examination results and prepare examination reports in a timely and accurate manner;
  • Participate in Supervision Committees and Compliance Monitoring Committees, contributing to discussions on compliance findings;
  • Liaise and cooperate with various competent authorities, including the MFSA, MGA, Sanctions Monitoring Board, NCCPMLFT, Malta Police, and others as required;
  • Contribute to advising subject persons on establishing appropriate AML/CFT internal structures and controls;
  • Assist the Risk Team with risk assessments, verification procedures, and feedback, and support the Remediation Team in follow-up actions;
  • Participate in training sessions for subject persons, supervision officers, and other supervisory authorities;
  • Support evaluations and assessments carried out by local and international bodies (EU, Egmont Group, MONEYVAL, FATF, etc.);
  • Carry out any other related duties as may be assigned by management.

Requirements:
  • MQF Level 5 qualification in Risk Management, Banking & Finance, Financial Services, Audit, or related fields and at least 2 years of relevant work experience; OR
  • MQF Level 4 qualification in the above areas with at least 3 years of relevant work experience;
  • Solid knowledge of Maltese AML/CFT legislation, international standards, and EU regulations;
  • Experience in risk assessment, data analysis, report writing, review, or audit engagements will be considered an asset;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related tools;
  • A clean criminal record is required.

Benefits:
  • Health and life insurance group cover;
  • Hybrid work model;
  • Sponsorship training scheme, training & study leave;
  • Family-friendly measures;
  • Team building events;
  • Free parking on a first-come, first-served basis.