MFSA

About the Department 

The FinTech Supervision Function within the Supervision Directorate of the MFSA is responsible for the supervision of the Virtual Financial Asset and Financial Institutions sectors in Malta as well as providing cross-sectoral expertise on digital finance and FinTech-related policy and supervisory initiatives. The Function is also responsible for the development and implementation of the MFSA FinTech Strategy and Regulatory Sandbox.&nbsp;

The Role 

As an Analyst within the FinTech Supervision Function the eventual appointee will be expected to:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Serve as a contact point with licence holders, corresponding directly with these counterparties, reporting findings and resolving issues as they arise;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Engage in initiatives in the authorisation and supervisory workstreams under the Virtual Financial Assets Act and the Financial Institutions Act as well as other related ongoing work;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Participate in onsite compliance inspections and/or interviews, ensuring that they are delivered with the required regulatory standards while interfacing with licence holders on an ongoing basis;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Undertake assessments of licence holders covering regulatory and AML/FT compliance and ICT risk;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Engage and address any regulatory issues that may arise in the normal course of the supervised entities&#39; business to ensure that the level of compliance with applicable regulatory standards is maintained;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Liaise with the various Functions and Directorates of the Authority in the handling of the various projects and tasks, as well as other Governmental bodies and act as point of contact, when required;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Participate in local, EU, and international fora, including the relevant committees of the European Supervisory Authorities;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Undertake any other supervisory tasks or projects as delegated by line management; and&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Act as a digital finance and FinTech champion within the MFSA&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

About You 

We are looking for candidates with solid academic background which may be considered as relevant to this post. The role calls for an academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level. You will also possess a minimum of three (3) years working experience in the area related to the role. Candidates with longer working experience relevant to the role will be preferred. Experience or background knowledge related to financial institutions and/or virtual financial assets will be considered as an asset for this role. If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least seven (7) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.&nbsp;

Other Information

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.gov.mt under MQRIC heading.

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage www.mfsa.mt.

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate&#39;s appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.

Public Call No; 230/2023&nbsp;

About the Department 

The FinTech Supervision Function within the Supervision Directorate of the MFSA is responsible for the supervision of the Virtual Financial Asset and Financial Institutions...

Analyst (FI's)

About the Department

The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks that have the potential to spread within the financial sector and the real economy (systemic risks). &nbsp;Through its own macroprudential research and analysis of the financial sector, which covers the banking, insurance, and securities sectors, the function contributes to the formulation of policies aimed at mitigating identified risks.

About Role&nbsp;

As a Junior Assistant&nbsp;within Financial Stability you will be responsible for the following job accountabilities:

<ul>
	<li>Follow up submission of regulatory returns and undertake data quality checks as may be necessary;</li>
	<li>Assisting in undertaking research and performing time series analysis and financial modelling;</li>
	<li>Assisting in statistical reporting and other statistical support;</li>
	<li>Provision of general support and assistance in the performance of the tasks of the Financial Stability function.</li>
	<li>Undertake other tasks as delegated by line manager.</li>
</ul>

About You

The ideal candidate must be in the process of completing an undergraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, or similar at MQF Level 6, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC).&nbsp;

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is considered an asset.&nbsp;

Other Information

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.gov.mt under MQRIC heading.

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage www.mfsa.mt.

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate&#39;s appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.

Jobsplus Permit Number:&nbsp;435/2024

About the Department

The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks that have the potential to spread within the financial sector and the real economy...

Junior Assistant (Research and Analysis)

About the Department&nbsp;

The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks that have the potential to spread within the financial sector and the real economy (systemic risks). Through its own macroprudential research and analysis of the financial sector, which covers the banking, insurance, and securities sectors, the function contributes to the formulation of policies aimed at mitigating identified risks.&nbsp;

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About the Role &nbsp;

As a Senior Analyst within Financial Stability you will be responsible for the following job accountabilities:&nbsp;&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Leading projects on the identification and surveillance of current and emerging risks developing within the banking sector;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Undertaking research on areas related to financial stability, with a focus on the banking sector;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Setting-up and assisting in the development of both qualitative and quantitative techniques, such as econometric modelling with time series, setting up of questionnaires and construction of indicators within a team responsible for the identification of financial stability risks and vulnerabilities;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Preparing technical and analytical reports and briefing notes on systemic and/or other associated risks, particularly within the banking sector;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Providing feedback on working documents;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Attending and assisting in technical meetings organised within the MFSA as well as at national and European/international level;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Contributing to the MFSA&rsquo;s publications in the area of financial stability; and&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Undertaking other tasks/duties as directed by line management.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The selected candidate is expected to be able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines, be able to work on own initiative and have attention to detail. Knowledge of statistical software such as Python, R and SQL will be considered as an asset&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;

About You&nbsp;

The role calls for an academic qualification in Economics, Mathematics, Finance, or a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level. You will also possess a minimum of five (5) years working in the area of financial services and/or compliance with financial services regulation for a number of years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience in the area of financial services and/or compliance with financial services regulation, we would still be interested in speaking with you.&nbsp;

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Other Information&nbsp;

The selected candidate will be given opportunities to learn and be trained for the role, through various mechanisms which the Authority holds, such as, the Financial Supervisors Academy and also on the job training.&nbsp;

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.&nbsp;

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.org.mt under MQRIC heading.&nbsp;

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage <a href="http://www.mfsa.mt/" target="_self">www.mfsa.mt</a>.&nbsp;

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate&rsquo;s appointment liable to termination.&nbsp;

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.&nbsp;

Public Call Permit: 1084/2024

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About the Department&nbsp;

The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks that have the potential to spread within the financial sector and the real economy...

Senior Analyst (Financial Stability - Banking sector)

About the Department&nbsp;

The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks that have the potential to spread within the financial sector and the real economy (systemic risks). Through its own macroprudential research and analysis of the financial sector, which covers the banking, insurance, and securities sectors, the function contributes to the formulation of policies aimed at mitigating identified risks.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;

About the Role &nbsp;

As a Senior Analyst within Financial Stability you will be responsible for the following job accountabilities:&nbsp;&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Taking an active role in the identification and surveillance of current and emerging risks developing within the banking sector;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Assisting in developing qualitative and quantitative techniques such as econometric modelling with time series, setting up of questionnaires and constructing indicators;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Preparing technical and analytical reports and briefing notes on systemic and/or other associated risks, particularly within the banking sector;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Attending and assisting in technical meetings organised within the MFSA as well as at national and European/international levels;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Contributing to the MFSA&rsquo;s publications in the area of financial stability; and&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Undertaking other tasks/duties as directed by line management.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

The selected candidate is expected to be able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines, be able to work on own initiative and have attention to detail. Knowledge of statistical software such as Python, R and SQL will be considered as an asset&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;

About You&nbsp;

The role calls for an academic qualification in Economics, Mathematics, Finance, or a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level. You will also possess a minimum of three (3) years working in the area of financial services and/or compliance with financial services regulation for a number of years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least seven (7) years of relevant experience in the area of financial services and/or compliance with financial services regulation, we would still be interested in speaking with you.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;

Other Information&nbsp;

The selected candidate will be given opportunities to learn and be trained for the role, through various mechanisms which the Authority holds, such as, the Financial Supervisors Academy and also on the job training.&nbsp;

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.&nbsp;

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.org.mt under MQRIC heading.&nbsp;

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage <a href="http://www.mfsa.mt/" target="_self">www.mfsa.mt</a>.&nbsp;

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate&rsquo;s appointment liable to termination.&nbsp;

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.&nbsp;

Public Call Permit: 1085/2024

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Analyst (Financial Stability - Banking sector)

About the Department&nbsp;
The Conduct Supervision Function is responsible for the setting up and implementation of the regulatory framework aiming to secure appropriate consumer protection in operations of licence holders in the financial services industry in order to ensure that clients of such entities are treated fairly, honestly, and professionally by regulated entities. The Function adopts a pre-emptive supervisory approach which addresses potential or emerging risks for financial services consumers, together with an ongoing supervisory process to strengthen and verify the adherence by regulated persons of their conduct of business regulatory obligations. The Conduct Supervision Function is a cross-sectorial function covering under its remit supervision of the conduct of business of the entities dealing with retail clients in the context of the provision of services relating to banking, insurance and pensions, investments, cryptocurrencies, and retail collective investment schemes.&nbsp;
About the Role&nbsp;
The Senior Technical Expert will report to the Deputy Head (Policy and Financial Literacy) of Conduct Supervision and the duties and responsibilities of this role are as follows:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Drafting and issuing any necessary changes to the Conduct of Business Rulebook, as well as issuing related industry Circulars;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drafting and issuing of any necessary Maltese legislation (which includes the drafting of primary and subsidiary legislation and amendments thereto) and liaising with the Authority’s Legal Function;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Coordinating, preparing and drafting feedback (in liaison with other MFSA Functions) and participating in any internal working groups with respect to the transposition and implementation of cross-sectoral EU Directives/Regulations which are relevant in the context of Conduct Supervision Function’s mandate;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Handling of cross-sectoral industry queries and issues relating to the interpretation and implementation of the Conduct of Business Rulebook;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drafting and Presenting of Memoranda to the MFSA Executive Committee (ExCo), and/or Regulatory Committee (RegCo), and coordinating the legal research and analyses of relevant financial services law, as necessary from a Conduct Supervision perspective;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Preparing and providing feedback to Ministry of Finance on proposed EU Directives/Regulations relevant in the context of Conduct Supervision Function’s mandate;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mentor team members in the carrying out of specific tasks;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Represent the MFSA in engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including representation on any Standing Committees/Working Groups relating to investor protection of the ESAs, as requested, and contribute to the preparation of replies with regards to EU/ESAs conduct-related questionnaires/surveys, as necessary;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Undertake any other tasks as delegated by the Head or Deputy Head (Policy and Financial Literacy) in line with the exigencies of the Conduct Supervision and the Authority.&nbsp;
About You&nbsp;
The role calls for an academic qualification in the relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level. You will also possess a minimum of 8 years of work experience within a relevant area.&nbsp;
If you do not have the necessary academic or professional experience qualifications, but you have at least 15 years of work experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you. Candidates with longer work experience relevant to the role will be preferred.&nbsp;
Other Information&nbsp;
The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.&nbsp;&nbsp;
It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.gov.mt under MQRIC heading.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage www.mfsa.mt.&nbsp;
Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate's appointment liable to termination.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Public Call No; 1060/2024

About the Department&nbsp;
The Conduct Supervision Function is responsible for the setting up and implementation of the regulatory framework aiming to secure appropriate consumer protection in...

Senior Technical Expert

About the MFSA

The MFSA was established in 2002 by the Malta Financial Services Authority Act (Cap. 330). The Authority is the&nbsp;single regulator for the financial services sector in Malta, including credit and financial institutions, securities and&nbsp;investment service companies, recognised investment exchanges, insurance companies and intermediaries,&nbsp;pension schemes, CSPs, trustees and virtual financial assets. It is also responsible for the approval of&nbsp;prospectuses and admissibility to listing.

&nbsp;

About the Role

You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary passionate team.

You&nbsp;will be responsible for supporting in the following areas:-

<ul>
	<li>Communication, support and customer service of internal and external stakeholders</li>
	<li>Collation, analysation, and processing of data.</li>
	<li>Ensuring data and records are kept up to date.</li>
	<li>Brainstorming, coordination, promotion and delivery of events, projects, and/or activities.</li>
	<li>Other duties according to exigencies as may be required.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

About You

You are a dynamic team player who is energetic and motivated to contribute with creative solutions.

You will have a passion in Financial Services, Technology, Law, Criminology, Training or Operational areas and currently in the stage of obtaining a qualification in the relevant field at National Qualification Framework Level 5 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.

If this is you, we look forward to speaking with you.

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Other Information

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on&nbsp;www.ncfhe.gov.mt&nbsp;under MQRIC heading.

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage&nbsp;www.mfsa.mt.

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate&#39;s appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.

Jobsplus Permit Number ;&nbsp;368/2023

About the MFSA

The MFSA was established in 2002 by the Malta Financial Services Authority Act (Cap. 330). The Authority is the&nbsp;single regulator for the financial services sector in Malta,...

Junior Assistant (Student Post)

About the Department&nbsp;

The FinTech Supervision Function within the Supervision Directorate of the MFSA is responsible for the supervision of the Virtual Financial Asset and Financial Institutions sectors in Malta as well as providing cross-sectoral expertise on digital finance and FinTech-related policy and supervisory initiatives. The Function is also responsible for the development and implementation of the MFSA FinTech Strategy and Regulatory Sandbox.&nbsp;

The Role&nbsp;

As a Junior&nbsp;Analyst at Grade 10 within the FinTech Supervision Function the eventual appointee will be expected to:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Serve as a contact point with licence holders, corresponding directly with these counterparties, reporting findings and resolving issues as they arise;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Engage in initiatives in the authorisation and supervisory workstreams under the Virtual Financial Assets Act and the Financial Institutions Act as well as other related ongoing work;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Participate in onsite compliance inspections and/or interviews, ensuring that they are delivered with the required regulatory standards while interfacing with licence holders on an ongoing basis;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Undertake assessments of licence holders covering regulatory and AML/FT compliance and ICT risk;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Engage and address any regulatory issues that may arise in the normal course of the supervised entities&#39; business to ensure that the level of compliance with applicable regulatory standards is maintained;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Liaise with the various Functions and Directorates of the Authority in the handling of the various projects and tasks, as well as other Governmental bodies and act as point of contact, when required;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Participate in local, EU, and international fora, including the relevant committees of the European Supervisory Authorities;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Undertake any other supervisory tasks or projects as delegated by line management; and&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Act as a digital finance and FinTech champion within the MFSA&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

About You&nbsp;

We are looking for candidates with solid academic background which may be considered as relevant to this post. The role calls for an academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.&nbsp;

Experience or background knowledge related to financial institutions and/or virtual financial assets will be considered as an asset for this role. &nbsp;

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at five&nbsp;(5) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.&nbsp;

Public Call No;&nbsp;554/2024

About the Department&nbsp;

The FinTech Supervision Function within the Supervision Directorate of the MFSA is responsible for the supervision of the Virtual Financial Asset and Financial...

Junior Analyst (Crypto)

About the Function / Department

The Supervisory Quality Assurance (SQA) Function acts as a key contributor in the development of a quality-focused culture across the MFSA&rsquo;s Functions that fall within scope of its remit. As part of the Second Line of Defence, SQA&rsquo;s primary activities focus on the review of processes being followed by such functions that are within scope, with the aim of safeguarding and enhancing the quality of their processes and activities, as well as of the resultant deliverables.&nbsp;

In this regard, SQA places emphasis on ensuring that consistency, effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness of the relevant processes and outputs are achieved to the greatest possible extent across the board. SQA is also responsible for identifying emerging risks and deficiencies in the internal supervisory processes and offer recommendations to address shortcomings.

SQA ultimately provides assurance to management that the Authority&rsquo;s processes and deliverables are aligned with international best practice and European Supervisory Authority standards, as well as with the Authority&rsquo;s Strategic Priorities.

&nbsp;

About Role&nbsp;

As a Junior Assistant&nbsp;within the SQA Function, you will have responsibility for the following principal accountabilities:

<ul>
	<li>Preparation and administration of supervisory quality assurance reviews of a horizontal nature, covering processes across the different financial sectors that are regulated by the Authority;</li>
	<li>Assisting in the review of supervisory and enforcement functions&rsquo; internal processes and procedures;</li>
	<li>Following up and supporting functions to address any issues identified during the course of such reviews;</li>
	<li>Networking in a collaborative manner with various stakeholders across the Authority;</li>
	<li>Participating in various fora and working groups;</li>
	<li>Other one-off projects and tasks as required by day-to-day exigencies.</li>
</ul>

This role enables the successful candidate to gain an excellent insight into the regulatory landscape and supervisory practices that apply across the different financial services sectors that are regulated by the MFSA, thereby giving the successful candidate the opportunity to broaden knowledge of financial services in general, with emphasis on the supervisory perspective.

&nbsp;

About You

We are looking to engage a student at tertiary level of education who is keen to lay the foundations for a career in financial services regulation. The ideal candidate must therefore be in the process of completing an undergraduate degree in Financial Services, Accountancy, Business Management, Finance or similar at MQF Level 6, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC).&nbsp;

The following will be considered as key attributes which will be instrumental for the purposes of establishing or consolidating the successful candidate&rsquo;s professional career path:

<ul>
	<li>Keen to apply acquired academic knowledge in practice, to help the team achieve the function&rsquo;s goals;</li>
	<li>Excellent collaboration skills;</li>
	<li>Observant, sharp and ready to challenge or offer their views and / or alternative solutions;</li>
	<li>A keen and attentive eye to detail;</li>
	<li>Good communication skills, both written and verbal;</li>
	<li>Good report writing skills;</li>
	<li>Focus on delivery of objectives within timeframes;</li>
	<li>Knowledge of MS tools.</li>
</ul>

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Other important information&nbsp;

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.&nbsp;

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.org.mt under MQRIC heading.&nbsp;

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage www.mfsa.mt.&nbsp;

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate&rsquo;s appointment liable to termination.&nbsp;

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.&nbsp;

Public Call Permit:&nbsp;583/2024

About the Function / Department

The Supervisory Quality Assurance (SQA) Function acts as a key contributor in the development of a quality-focused culture across the MFSA&rsquo;s Functions that...

Junior Assistant - Supervisory Quality Assurance

About Financial Stability

The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks which have the potential to spread within the financial sector and the real economy (systemic risks). Through its own macroprudential research and analysis of the financial sector, which covers the banking, insurance and securities sectors, the function contributes to the formulation of policies aimed at mitigating identified risk.

&nbsp;

The Role

As a junior analyst you will be assigned to carry out work which will include the following duties:

<ul>
	<li>carrying out market-wide research and analysis;</li>
	<li>collecting, processing and performing data analysis and financial modelling of data;</li>
	<li>development and maintenance of business intelligence dashboards, visuals and reports;</li>
	<li>prepare analytical reports/technical papers, both for internal and publications purposes;</li>
	<li>attending and assisting in technical meetings organized within the MFSA as well as at national and European level, and</li>
	<li>undertaking other tasks/duties, including ad-hoc studies, as directed by line management.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

About You

We are looking for candidates with strong academic background in statistics, mathematics, finance, economics or other relevant studies at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable.

Candidates with experience of working with business intelligence tools, such as MS PowerBI, and who have knowledge of programming languages and data analysis packages, such as R, Python, or SQL, will be considered as an asset.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least five (5) years of relevant experience in a similar role, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

<a name="_Hlk173491735">The selected candidate is expected to be a confident individual who feels at ease working in a multidisciplinary environment, is flexible, proactive, dynamic, has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a critical and analytical mind-set and a high attention to detail even when under time pressure. The individual is also required to demonstrate good research and have good verbal, written and presentation skills.</a>

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Other Information

The selected candidate will be given opportunities to learn and be trained for the role, through various mechanisms which the Authority holds, such as, the Financial Supervisors Academy and also on the job training.

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.org.mt under MQRIC heading.

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mfsa.mt">www.mfsa.mt</a>.

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate&rsquo;s appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.

Public Call Permit: 557/2023

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About Financial Stability

The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks which have the potential to spread within the financial sector and the real economy...

Junior Analyst (Market Research and Analysis)

About the Department

The regulation and supervision of professional trustees and other fiduciaries as well as company service providers falls within the remit of the MFSA and in fact the MFSA has a specific function designated with the responsibility for the authorisation as well as the supervision of both sectors. The function&#39;s main objective is to ensure that licensed trustees and fiduciaries and company service providers have the appropriate structures and systems in place to service clients adequately whilst at the same time preserving their reputation as well as Malta&#39;s reputation, taking into account our international commitments. Persons wishing to provide such services must therefore satisfy fitness and propriety requirements which are assessed at application stage prior to being granted authorisation to carry out the activities of trustees and company service providers.&nbsp; Following authorisation, a mixture of tools are utilised with respect to supervision, consisting of both onsite inspections as well as offsite reviews, analyses and assessments, to ensure that the expected standards continue to be adhered to on an ongoing basis.

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About the Role

Within this role you will be joining the Trustees and Company Service Providers Supervision Function which is responsible for the review of applications of trustees and company service providers the assessment of key officials requiring approval by the MFSA as well as the ongoing supervision of the conduct of respective licence holders.

Your work will include any of the following tasks aimed at verifying that authorised trustees and company service providers are meeting the requirements of the Trusts and Trustees Act, the Company Services Providers Act and the relevant rules and regulations issued thereunder, as applicable:

<ul>
	<li>Supporting the Head and/or Deputy Head of Function in designing the yearly workplan of the function,</li>
	<li>Supporting the Head and/or Deputy Head of Function with coordination and oversight of the yearly schedule of onsite inspections and thematic reviews, as necessary, as well as yearly offsite review projects,</li>
	<li>Participating and taking leading role as necessary, in the onsite inspections of trustees and company service providers,</li>
	<li>Maintaining, or providing support and oversight in relation to matters relating to the trusts beneficial ownership register and any related supervisory work,</li>
	<li>Participating in the analysis of data to help identify the highest risks and prioritise the work of the Function,</li>
	<li>Acting as point of reference for more junior staff members in carrying out of their respective duties,</li>
	<li>Handling planned or reactive supervisory issues that arise on a day-to-day basis,</li>
	<li>Taking decisions with minimal guidance and acting on own initiative, in line with delegated authority and escalating issues outside her/his remit and area of responsibility,</li>
	<li>Providing direct input into the management and development of direct reports.</li>
</ul>

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About You

We are looking for candidates who are eager to join an enthusiastic team with a passion for compliance. You&nbsp;should have a solid academic background in Law, Banking &amp; Finance or any other related area, to increase the current pool of internal expertise in the Trustees and Company Service Providers Supervision Function.

Experience and/or or background knowledge related to trust management and company service providers will be considered as an asset for this role.

The ideal applicant should demonstrate the following skills/experience:

<ul>
	<li>Self-driven and ability to meet deadlines;</li>
	<li>Interest in financial services;</li>
	<li>Attention to detail and strive for quality and accuracy of the work;</li>
	<li>Highly organised;</li>
	<li>Strategic thinking;</li>
	<li>Ability to take a leading role and carry out independent research;</li>
	<li>Excellent time management skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities as may be necessary;</li>
	<li>Ability to maintain good working relationships with other team players and with the industry in general; and</li>
	<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
</ul>

The role calls for an academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.&nbsp; You will also possess a minimum of seven (7) years working in the area of financial services and/or compliance with financial services regulation for a number of years.&nbsp;

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least thirteen (13) years of relevant experience in the area of financial services and/or compliance with financial services regulation, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

&nbsp;

Other Information

The selected candidate will be given opportunities to learn and be trained for the role, through various mechanisms which the Authority holds, such as, the Financial Supervisors Academy and also on the job training.

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.org.mt under MQRIC heading.

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mfsa.mt">www.mfsa.mt</a>.

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate&rsquo;s appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.

Public Call Permit: 1026/2024

About the Department

The regulation and supervision of professional trustees and other fiduciaries as well as company service providers falls within the remit of the MFSA and in fact the MFSA has...

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