Regulatory Compliance Lead Associate

Location Central Region
Discipline: Compliance & Risk Management, Operations
Job type: Full Time
Salary: €25,000
Job ref: 975
Published: January 16 2026

AIMS International Malta is assisting one of our clients, a well-established CSP in Malta, in recruiting a Regulatory Compliance Lead Associate.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide advice, oversight and management of all compliance aspects;

  • Develop, initiate, maintain, revise, and updating of policies and procedures;

  • Collaborate with various business functions to drive and execute policies and procedures;

  • Undertake the application, submission and/or renewal of the Firm’s licenses, insurances and claims;

  • Monitor, and as necessary, coordinate with the risk management team to remain abreast of the status of all compliance and risk management activities and to identify trends on a continuing basis;

  • Act as an independent reviewer to identify potential compliance vulnerabilities and ensure that identified issues/concerns are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved;

  • Issue reports detailing the operation and progress of compliance efforts to both the Board and regulators;

  • Establish and maintain effective compliance monitoring programmes;

  • Assist and undertake training as part of the Compliance and Risk team’s training programme and requirements;

  • Updating of records;

  • Ensuring compliance with multi-national anti-money laundering laws and sanctions and assisting with reporting suspicious transactions;

  • Assist and advise the Firm on compliance obligations and legislative requirements;

  • Assist the Data Protection Officer, MLRO and Whistleblowing officer in implementing necessary compliance obligations as well as in independent audits or inspections as required;

  • Possess well developed leadership skills with an ability to lead change in a fast-moving environment; 

  • Have a high degree of personal integrity, honesty, and impartiality with an ability to take difficult and courageous decisions; and

  • Any other tasks that may be required due to the evolving nature of regulatory compliance.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree preferably in law, financial services, criminology, compliance, risk management, insurance or a professional certification such as ACAMS, ICA, ICBF, or in GDPR;

  • Excellent communication skills and a strong command of both written and oral English; 

  • A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn;

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and a willingness to learn;

  • Strong attention to detail;

  • Ability to work under pressure;

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, with adequate research and data analysis skills;

  • One year experience in CSP, Financial institution or regulatory environment, is considered an asset, although training will be provided.