ML/TF & Risk Enterprise Manager

Location Central Region
Discipline: Accounting & Professional Services, Compliance & Risk Management
Job type: Full Time
Salary: Attractive
Job ref: 746
Published: 27 days ago

Our client, that operates within the public sector, is currently seeking to recruit an experienced ML/TF & Risk Enterprise Manager to join its growing team.

Responsibilities:

  • Identifying essential data sources across the sections for the assessment of ML/TF risks, trends, and typologies

  • Developing a unified methodology for consistent and harmonised collection of risk-related data

  • Collaborating with internal teams, including the Data Management Section, to address data quality and availability issues

  • Contributing to the design and development of dashboards to visualise and monitor ML/TF risk data

  • Liaising with the National Coordinating Committee on Combating Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism (NCC) for National Risk Assessments and the development of Malta’s AML/CFT Strategies

  • Coordinating with internal risk and intelligence teams to carry out threat and vulnerability assessments aligned with national ML/TF risk priorities

  • Working closely with the Strategy, Policy and Quality Assurance Section to integrate risk insights into planning and assurance processes

  • Sharing risk findings with internal stakeholders to enhance awareness and responsiveness

  • Advising senior management on aligning operational goals and strategic priorities with identified ML/TF risks


Enterprise Risk Management Duties:

  • Establishing governance structures and policies to support an organisation-wide approach to risk management

  • Leading the identification, assessment, and prioritisation of enterprise risks in collaboration with operational and oversight teams

  • Maintaining the enterprise risk register with detailed documentation of risk ownership, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies

  • Advising on resilience planning and the implementation of effective risk controls

  • Supporting the Quality Assurance function with risk-based intelligence for planning and follow-up on audit findings

  • Preparing and delivering risk reports to internal governance bodies, incorporating input from all lines of defence


Requirements:

  • An MQF Level 6 qualification in Risk Management, Economics, Banking, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field

  • A minimum of 6 years’ experience in risk management or strategic intelligence analysis, with at least 2 years in a senior role

  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyse and interpret complex data

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings to diverse audiences

  • A collaborative and adaptable approach with the ability to work across teams and independently manage projects

  • A proactive, self-motivated attitude with strong organisational capabilities


Candidates with the following will be given preference:

  • Prior AML/CFT experience

  • Familiarity with Maltese AML/CFT legislation, EU directives, and international standards

  • Experience using data analysis and visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau


Working Hours:

  • 1 Jan – 15 July: 08:00 – 17:00

  • 16 July – 14 Sept: 08:00 – 13:30

  • 15 Sept – 31 Dec: 08:00 – 17:00

  • Flexible working hours apply year-round