Junior Compliance Officer

Location Central
Discipline: Accounting & Professional Services, Compliance & Risk Management
Job type: Full Time
Salary: €30,000
Job ref: 608
Published: 7 months ago
Our client that operates within the public sector, is currently looking to recruit a Junior Compliance Officer to join their growing team.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the conduct of compliance investigations, collect the necessary evidence and draw up reports in relation to suspected cases of breach to the Regulations
  • Liaise and cooperate with various stakeholders and competent authorities including Government agencies
  • Assist with the enforcement of both administrative and criminal aspects of the law
  • Assist in the analysis of transactional data to detect suspicious transactions that require an in-depth compliance investigation to ensure adherence to the Regulations
  • Participation in internal meetings and committees as may be required
  • Dealing with incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintaining the Case Management System updated
  • Carrying out onsite visits to gather the necessary information
  • Assisting in the Collection of comprehensive statistical data
  • Provide support during ad-hoc projects
  • Carry out any other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:
  • The chosen candidate must be in possession a Diploma (MQF Level 5) qualification preferably in Banking, Law, Accountancy, Forensic Accountancy, Audit, Finance or other relevant subject
  • At least 2 years work experience relevant to this position
  • Fluency in both Maltese and English languages is essential
  • Sound knowledge and practical understanding of the laws that govern the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism in Malta and the applicable international standards and EU legislation