MFSA

About the Function 
 
The Legal Affairs Function provides legal advice internally across the organisation on a wide range of matters including enforcement and supervisory matters, as well as matters of an operational nature. It is also involved in the coordination and oversight of the legislative process in so far as laws administered by the MFSA are concerned. Moreover, Legal Affairs attends to any litigation matters and represents the Authority in any action or legal proceedings in which the MFSA is involved or has an interest.

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About the Role

The chosen candidate&nbsp;will be responsible for the following main duties:

<ul>
	<li>Tendering general legal advice and guidance on issues of a legal, administrative law nature or regulatory nature, including compliance, investigations and enforcement, and the identification and analysis of any legal risks thereof;</li>
	<li>Vetting and/or drafting of agreements and other contracts as required (including regulatory appointments and/or engagements);</li>
	<li>Drafting/vetting of Memoranda of Understanding to be entered into by the MFSA;</li>
	<li>Assisting in the assessment of information requests received from other regulatory and/or enforcement bodies and also any other requests under MoUs, as may be required;</li>
	<li>Reviewing and/or drafting of legislation;</li>
	<li>Assisting the litigation team within the Legal Affairs function, as necessary;</li>
	<li>Providing input/assistance to the EU &amp; International Affairs Function, as may be necessary;</li>
	<li>Briefing, instructing and coordinating with the Authority&#39;s external advisors in relation to new or ongoing assignments and/or projects as necessary;</li>
	<li>Attending Parliamentary sittings and Parliamentary committee stage meetings, as required;</li>
	<li>Attending any working groups and committees, both local and internationally, as may be necessary.</li>
</ul>

The chosen candidate will also be expected to undertake any other duties that may arise depending on the exigencies of the Function and the Authority.

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About You 
 
The role requires a University of Malta Degree in Law (LL.D or Master of Advocacy level) or a comparable recognised legal qualification at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC), together with possession of a warrant to practice in the Courts of Malta. A post graduate degree in a discipline relevant to the financial services sector would be considered an asset.

Candidates should be in possession of a minimum of five (5) years working experience within a legal or regulatory environment.

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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 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 Permit: 725/2024

About the Function

The Legal Affairs Function provides legal advice internally across the organisation on a wide range of matters including enforcement and supervisory matters, as well as matters...

Senior Legal Officer

About Programme Management &amp; Quality Assurance (PMQ)

The Programme Management &amp; Quality Assurance office is responsible for the setting up of a single, centralised framework, designed to ensure the implementation and delivery of key organisational projects and other change initiatives within the Authority. Programme Management is responsible to define best practice within the Authority and aims to standardize quality assurance and change management activities thus introducing economies of repetition in the execution of projects. The Programme Management team is key towards ensuring the completion of projects within budget and in the established timeframes.

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The Role

The role is for a Project Support Analyst to manage and coordinate the administrative aspects of the PMQ team, making proactive decisions that will help the team deliver to the agreed timescales, working closely with all project team members.

Ensure that projects are adequately planned, resourced and supporting the team in delivering to high standards, on time and within set budget.

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Main responsibilities

<ul>
	<li>Providing high quality administrative and project support to the PMQ Team,</li>
	<li>Supporting the PMQ team to build, format and disseminate project schedules, progress reports through the provision of accurate and timely information,</li>
	<li>Carrying out all meeting administration through the organisation of meetings, minute taking and proactive follow-up action,</li>
	<li>Supporting project stakeholder relationships through proactive engagement,</li>
	<li>Participating in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide information, advice and support,</li>
	<li>Communicating accurately and diplomatically with internal and external stakeholders,</li>
	<li>Dealing with sensitive and contentious issues and ensure these are dealt with in an appropriate manner,</li>
	<li>Working on own initiative on a day-to-day basis with timely escalation of any issues that may arise,</li>
	<li>Ensuring all members of the respective projects follow all relevant policies and procedures relating to the projects,</li>
	<li>Recommending any improvement areas in processes and procedures in terms of Project Services,</li>
	<li>Supporting the PQM team through the coordination of other admin work related to the procurement of stationery, hardware, software requirements as well as information resources,</li>
	<li>Maintaining project related data and contribute to discussions as appropriate,</li>
	<li>Managing small scale projects,</li>
	<li>Performing any other related duties that may be assigned by the Senior Programme Manager from time to time.</li>
</ul>

The role may require participation in off-site duties to attend meetings with external consultants or software vendors.&nbsp; Role may also call for duties outside office hours to tend to critical issues or recover impacted schedules to ensure adherence to SLAs.

&nbsp;

About You

You have a solid academic background in business, IT and/or change management or an equivalent professional 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 a Project Management environment as well as demonstrable management skills with a proven track record to lead a team.&nbsp;

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least seven (7) years of relevant experience in a related environment, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

<ul>
	<li>Proficiency&nbsp;in change implementation and planning, data analysis, requirements definition, stakeholder relationship management,</li>
	<li>Proficiency&nbsp;with methods and techniques for preparing statements of requirements both orally and in writing,</li>
	<li>Strong documentation skills and should have a good knowledge of the MFSA in terms of its core objectives and strategic goals,</li>
	<li>Ability&nbsp;to facilitate remote and face to face meetings,</li>
	<li>Good negotiation skills,</li>
	<li>Ability to communicate with various team members in an effective manner,</li>
	<li>A team player who can actively promote team spirit,</li>
	<li>Strong written and oral communication skills,</li>
	<li>Must be accurate and systematic in doing work,</li>
	<li>A good knowledge of the financial services industry.</li>
</ul>

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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.&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;

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&#39;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;

Jobsplus Permit Number: 726/2024

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About Programme Management &amp; Quality Assurance (PMQ)

The Programme Management &amp; Quality Assurance office is responsible for the setting up of a single, centralised framework, designed to...

Project Support Analyst

About Programme Management &amp; Quality Assurance (PMQ)

The Programme Management &amp; Quality Assurance office is responsible for the setting up of a single, centralised framework, designed to ensure the implementation and delivery of key organisational projects and other change initiatives within the Authority. Programme Management is responsible to define best practice within the Authority and aims to standardize quality assurance and change management activities thus introducing economies of repetition in the execution of projects. The Programme Management team is key towards ensuring the completion of projects within budget and in the established timeframes.

&nbsp;

The Role

The role is for a Junior Project Support Analyst to coordinate the administrative aspects of the PMQ team, making proactive decisions that will help the team deliver to the agreed timescales, working closely with all project team members.

Ensure that projects are adequately planned, resourced and supporting the team in delivering to high standards, on time and within set budget.

&nbsp;

Main responsibilities

<ul>
	<li>Providing high quality administrative and project support to the PMQ Team.</li>
	<li>Supporting the PMQ team to build, format and disseminate project schedules, progress reports through the provision of accurate and timely information,</li>
	<li>Carrying out all meeting administration through the organisation of meetings, minute taking and proactive follow-up action,</li>
	<li>Supporting project stakeholder relationships through proactive engagement,</li>
	<li>Participating in relevant internal and external working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide information, advice and support,</li>
	<li>Communicating accurately and diplomatically with internal and external stakeholders,</li>
	<li>Dealing with sensitive and contentious issues and ensure these are dealt with in an appropriate manner,</li>
	<li>Working on own initiative on a day-to-day basis with timely escalation of any issues that may arise,</li>
	<li>Supporting the PQM team through the coordination of other admin work related to the procurement of stationery, hardware, software requirements as well as information resources,</li>
	<li>Maintaining project related data and contribute to discussions as appropriate,</li>
	<li>Performing any other related duties that may be assigned by the Senior Programme Manager from time to time.</li>
</ul>

The role may require participation in off-site duties to attend meetings with external consultants or software vendors.&nbsp; Role may also call for duties outside office hours to tend to critical issues or recover impacted schedules to ensure adherence to SLAs.

&nbsp;

About You

We are looking for candidates with solid academic background in business, IT and/or change management or an equivalent professional 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.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least five (5) years of relevant experience in a related environment, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

&nbsp;

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

<ul>
	<li>Knowledge of change implementation and planning, data analysis, requirements definition, stakeholder relationship management,</li>
	<li>Must exhibit strong documentation skills and should have a good knowledge of the MFSA in terms of its core objectives and strategic goals,</li>
	<li>Must be able to facilitate remote and face to face meetings,</li>
	<li>Good negotiation skills,</li>
	<li>Must be able to communicate with various team members in an effective manner,</li>
	<li>Must be a team player and actively promote team spirit,</li>
	<li>Must have strong written and oral communication skills,</li>
	<li>Must be accurate and systematic in doing work,</li>
	<li>Preferably should have a good knowledge of the financial services industry.</li>
</ul>

&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.&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;

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&#39;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;

Jobsplus Permit Number: 715/2024

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Junior Project Support Analyst

About the Function

The Supervisory Quality Assurance function acts as a key contributor in the development of a quality-focused culture across the functions that fall within scope of its remit. As part of the Second Line of Defence, the function&rsquo;s primary activities focus on the review of processes being followed by such functions 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. The function is also responsible for identifying emerging risks and deficiencies in the internal supervisory processes and offer recommendations to address shortcomings. Supervisory Quality Assurance 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.

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About the Role

As an Analyst within SQA, your responsibilities shall include:

<ul>
	<li>Contributing to the formulation of the function&rsquo;s annual quality assurance workplan, by adopting a risk-based approach, having regard to both emerging risks and the Authority&rsquo;s Strategic Priorities in the supervisory sphere;</li>
	<li>Participating proactively in supervisory quality assurance reviews undertaken by the function;</li>
	<li>Drawing up well-structured and clearly detailed quality assurance review reports following the conclusion of quality assurance reviews;</li>
	<li>Pro-actively following up and supporting functions to address any issues identified during the course of such reviews;</li>
	<li>Supporting and guiding functions to achieve streamlined and effective documentation that is aligned with the Authority&rsquo;s Policies and Procedures Governance Framework;</li>
	<li>Working with representatives from other support functions and the supervisory functions to enable the implementation and launch of new supervisory cycle management systems;</li>
	<li>Supporting functions to prepare for ESA Peer Reviews, where required;</li>
	<li>Collaborating with, and / or managing outreach to, external stakeholders, including local and foreign Competent Authorities and European Supervisory Authorities;</li>
	<li>Actively participating in internal and external meetings and committees, as may be required; and</li>
	<li>Other&nbsp;ad hoc&nbsp;duties as may be required from time to time.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

About You

You ideally have experience within the financial sector, preferably within supervisory roles and / or with a background in auditing.

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 3 years of relevant working experience. Candidates with longer working experience relevant to the role will be preferred.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least 7&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.mfsa.mt/jobs/30562/www.ncfhe.gov.mt">www.ncfhe.gov.mt</a>&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;<a href="https://careers.mfsa.mt/jobs/30562/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&#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.

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Public Permit No: 716/2024

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About the Function

The Supervisory Quality Assurance function acts as a key contributor in the development of a quality-focused culture across the functions that fall within scope of its remit. As...

Analyst (Supervisory Quality Assurance)

About Programme Management &amp; Quality Assurance (PMQ)

The Programme Management &amp; Quality Assurance office is responsible for the setting up of a single, centralised framework, designed to ensure the implementation and delivery of key organisational projects and other change initiatives within the Authority. Programme Management is responsible to define best practice within the Authority and aims to standardize quality assurance and change management activities thus introducing economies of repetition in the execution of projects. The Programme Management team is key towards ensuring the completion of projects within budget and in the established timeframes.

&nbsp;

The Role

The role is for a Junior Business Analyst to support the change management team by assisting in the gathering, documentation, and analysis of business requirements and processes. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, conducting research and analysis, and contributing to the development of solutions that improve business operations.

&nbsp;

Main responsibilities

<ul>
	<li>Assisting in the analysis, evaluation and drafting of business requirements, processes, and related artifacts,</li>
	<li>Performing gap analysis of new requirements against existing operational framework,</li>
	<li>Supporting in the drafting of test cases emanating from business requirements,</li>
	<li>Understanding stakeholders&#39; requests and provide ongoing support through the project lifecycle, including UAT,</li>
	<li>Assisting in resolving issues and answering queries related to business analysis activities,</li>
	<li>Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with business requirements and agreed specifications,</li>
	<li>Working on own initiative on a day-to-day basis with timely escalation of any issues that may arise,</li>
	<li>Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the line manager from time to time.</li>
</ul>

The role may require participation in off-site duties to attend meetings with external consultants or software vendors.&nbsp; Role may also call for duties outside office hours to tend to critical issues or recover impacted schedules to ensure adherence to SLAs.

&nbsp;

About You

We are looking for candidates with solid academic background in business, IT and/or change management or an equivalent professional qualification 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.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least five (5) years of relevant experience in a related environment, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

&nbsp;

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

<ul>
	<li>Proficiency in business process improvements techniques, change implementation, requirements&nbsp;definition and stakeholder relationship management.</li>
	<li>Strong documentation and presentation skills.</li>
	<li>Ability to communicate with various team members in an effective manner.</li>
	<li>Eager to learn and adopt best practices.</li>
	<li>Ability to facilitate remote and face to face meetings.</li>
	<li>Good negotiation skills.</li>
	<li>A team player and actively promote team spirit.</li>
	<li>Accurate and systematic in doing work.</li>
</ul>

&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 Permit:&nbsp;717/2024

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Junior Business Analyst

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.

&nbsp;

About the Role&nbsp;

As a Junior Analyst&nbsp;within Financial Stability you will be responsible for the following job accountabilities:

<ul>
	<li>Assist a multidisciplinary team involved in the identification and surveillance of current and emerging risks such as cyber risk;</li>
	<li>Assist in the development of data infrastructures, analytical and modelling tools, utilising both quantitative and qualitative techniques such as econometric modelling with time series, and the setting up of questionnaires and indicators.</li>
	<li>Prepare technical and analytical reports;</li>
	<li>Contribute to the MFSA&rsquo;s publications in the area of financial stability;</li>
	<li>Undertake other tasks/duties as directed by line management.</li>
</ul>

The selected candidate is expected to be able to multi-task and meet&nbsp;strict deadlines, be able to work on own initiative and have attention to detail.&nbsp;Any knowledge of statistical software such as Python, R and SQL would be considered as beneficial.

&nbsp;

About you

You have an academic qualification in Statistics, Mathematics, Financial services, or in another related background at National Qualification Framework Level 6 (MQF6) or better. If your qualifications are not from Malta, please make sure that they are certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.

You also have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.

Candidates with working experience relevant to the role may be preferred.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but have at least seven (5) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

&nbsp;

Other Important 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.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 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 Permit:&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 Analyst (Financial Stability)

The Team

The Records Management Office (RMO) within the Data Management &amp; Business Intelligence function is responsible for the central collection and management of all physical records received by the Authority, their digitisation, transfer, secure storage, retrieval and subsequent archival or disposal.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

Role Profile

As a Junior Records Officer, you will process the day-to-day work within the records management office, ensuring the integrity, security, and confidentiality of records. You will ensure records-related policies and procedures are followed, train junior staff, and maintain accurate databases.

Your key responsibilities shall include:

<ul>
	<li>Participating in projects related to records management as needed,</li>
	<li>Overseeing and managing day-to-day incoming mail and tasks,</li>
	<li>Scanning and processing incoming mail efficiently,</li>
	<li>Adhering to all records-related policies and procedures,</li>
	<li>Ensuring the integrity, security, and confidentiality of records and information within the centralised records management office,</li>
	<li>Applying retention schedules to archived documents,</li>
	<li>Organizing and managing all records and documents in an orderly manner,</li>
	<li>Retrieving necessary records and reports from the records room/archives as required,</li>
	<li>Maintaining databases related to various records, reports, and documents accurately,</li>
	<li>Providing access to records for designated staff members within the organization,</li>
	<li>Coordinating and collaborating with all departments to manage records effectively,</li>
</ul>

The Employee&rsquo;s duties may be updated or amended from time to time in accordance with the exigencies of the function.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;

About You

To qualify for this role you should&nbsp;have academic qualification in a relevant field of study i.e. financial services, accountancy, law or in another related background 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;

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least five (5) years within a compliance or an investigative and/or analytical environment, 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.&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;

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&#39;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;

&nbsp;

Public Call&nbsp;Permit Number: 712/2024

The Team

The Records Management Office (RMO) within the Data Management &amp; Business Intelligence function is responsible for the central collection and management of all physical records...

Junior Records Officer

About Programme Management &amp; Quality Assurance (PMQ)

The Programme Management &amp; Quality Assurance office is responsible for the setting up of a single, centralised framework, designed to ensure the implementation and delivery of key organisational projects and other change initiatives within the Authority. Programme Management is responsible to define best practice within the Authority and aims to standardize quality assurance and change management activities thus introducing economies of repetition in the execution of projects. The Programme Management team is key towards ensuring the completion of projects within budget and in the established timeframes.

&nbsp;

The Role

The role is for a Business Analyst to support the change management team by gathering, document, and analyse the business requirements and processes. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, conducting research and analysis, and contributing to the development of solutions that improve business operations.

&nbsp;

Main Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li>Acting as a central point of contact to project stakeholders to understand, gather and analyse their business requirements,</li>
	<li>Analysing, evaluate and document business requirements, processes, and related artifacts,</li>
	<li>Performing gap analysis of new requirements against existing operational framework,</li>
	<li>Supporting in the drafting of test cases emanating from business requirements,</li>
	<li>Understanding stakeholders&rsquo; requests and provide on-going support through the project lifecycle, including UAT,</li>
	<li>Taking responsibility of the overall progress of assigned tasks,</li>
	<li>Resolving queries and issues related to business analysis activities,</li>
	<li>Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with business requirements and agreed specifications,</li>
	<li>Performing any other related duties that may be assigned by the line manager from time to time.</li>
</ul>

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About You

You will have a solid academic background in business, IT and/or change management or an equivalent professional qualification 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 a Business Transformation environment as well as demonstrable management skills with a proven track record to lead a team.&nbsp;

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least seven (7) years of relevant experience in a related environment, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

<ul>
	<li>Proficiency in business process improvements techniques, change implementation, requirements definition and stakeholder relationship management;</li>
	<li>Good negotiation skills;</li>
	<li>Accurate and systematic;</li>
	<li>Strong documentation and presentation skills;</li>
	<li>A team player and actively promote team spirit;</li>
	<li>The ability to facilitate remote and face to face meetings;</li>
	<li>Eager to learn and adopt best practices;</li>
	<li>The ability to communicate with various team members in an effective manner;</li>
	<li>A good knowledge of the financial services industry and experience using JIRA shall be considered an asset;</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;

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Public Call Permit:&nbsp;121/2024

Business Analyst

The Department

The Investment Services Supervision Function is responsible for the authorisation and supervision of investment services licence holders and recognised persons. The Data and Analytics Team is responsible for the oversight of the function&rsquo;s supervisory returns received from license holders, as well as the management of internal data. The oversight of such data is carried through technical tools such as dashboards. The team also focuses on ensuring data quality assurance within the function, and policy-related work.

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The Role

<ul>
	<li>Analyse investment funds and investment firms returns data in relation to investment funds and investment firms, including the assessment of data for data quality issues, liaising internally to ensure that data quality is consistent and satisfactory.</li>
	<li>Build and maintain automated supervisory dashboards used by the supervision teams.</li>
	<li>Assist supervisory teams with any ad-hoc data requests that might crop up from time to time using SQL,</li>
	<li>Actively evaluate internal systems and procedures and assess where such systems and processes can be automated or improved by integrating innovative solutions that position the Authority as a leader in technological adoption through the use of tools such as Python and SQL.</li>
	<li>Assist in testing of ongoing projects to ensure that deliverables are delivered according to specifications.</li>
	<li>Liaise with other functions within the Authority, such as the IT and data functions to ensure alignment of scope and requirements of ongoing projects.</li>
	<li>Assist in the quarterly management information, including collection of data, data quality analysis, and maintenance of the management information dashboard. &nbsp;</li>
	<li>Undertake other supervisory tasks or projects as delegated by line management.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

About You

We are looking for candidates with solid academic background in Business and IT, Accountancy, Economics or any finance related background. Knowledge of database querying and financial reporting is a must. Previous experience using Microsoft PowerBi and/or a background in local and EU investment services legislation, in particular the reporting technical standards would be considered as an asset for this role.

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.&nbsp;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.

You should also possess the following skill set:

<ul>
	<li>ability to multi-task, work on own initiative and identify key areas for improvement and operational efficiency;</li>
	<li>attention to detail and exercise professional scepticism</li>
	<li>excellent verbal, presentation and communication skills;</li>
	<li>ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure; and</li>
	<li>sound analytical, negotiation and judgemental skills.</li>
</ul>

&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&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.

Public Call No;&nbsp;696/2024

The Department

The Investment Services Supervision Function is responsible for the authorisation and supervision of investment services licence holders and recognised persons. The Data and...

Analyst (Data)

About Enforcement

The Enforcement Function is responsible for reviewing the actions and where necessary conducting investigations of licence holders who have or are suspected of having committed serious compliance failures, serious misconduct or any other serious breaches of the law. The Enforcement Function also investigates the actions of persons carrying out financial services activities without having the necessary licence or authorisation. Additionally, the Enforcement Function investigates suspicious or dubious schemes and takes the appropriate action in such cases, including reporting the suspicion of criminal activities to the police.

The Role

Within this role you will work closely with and support senior management within the Enforcement Function. You will mainly be working on the investigation of persons carrying on financial services activities without having the necessary licence or authorisation. The Senior Analyst will also be responsible for the review of actions and where necessary the conduct of investigations of financial services licence holders or other authorised persons and /or their officials who have or are suspected of having committed serious compliance failures, serious misconduct or any other serious breaches of applicable laws, regulations, rules or other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

<ul>
	<li>Investigation of licence holders and related enforcement action;</li>
	<li>Investigation of unauthorised business and related enforcement action</li>
	<li>Coordination and cooperation with supervisory units;</li>
	<li>Discussing investigative strategy with senior management;</li>
	<li>Collection of information, documentation and evidence;</li>
	<li>Attending meetings with licence holders and unauthorised persons under investigation;</li>
	<li>Conducting on-site investigation visits and surprise inspections;</li>
	<li>Analysing, assessing and discussing findings of investigations;</li>
	<li>Identifying breaches or wrongdoing;</li>
	<li>Preparing investigation reports, memos and correspondence;</li>
	<li>Consideration of representations received and discussing with senior management;</li>
	<li>Preparation of memos for submission to the Authority&#39;s decision body;</li>
	<li>Following up on decisions of the Authority&#39;s decision body;</li>
	<li>Attending court sittings as necessary;</li>
	<li>Investigation of dubious and/or fraudulent activities or schemes;</li>
	<li>Investigation of financial crime and referral to the police;</li>
	<li>Internet searches and investigations;</li>
	<li>Preparation of notices and warnings to the public;</li>
	<li>Preparation of reports to the police and attending meetings with the police; and</li>
	<li>Other duties and tasks as may be assigned by senior management.</li>
</ul>

Education and requirements

To qualify for this role you should have a solid academic background in financial services, law, accountancy, criminology, information technology or in another related background at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, in a relevant area. If your qualifications are not Maltese, please make sure that they are 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. Candidates with longer working experience relevant to the role will be preferred.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

A sound knowledge of financial services legislation, familiarity with the financial service&#39;s regulatory framework and a relevant Post-Graduate Degree would be considered as an advantage.

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 Permit: 650/2024

About Enforcement

The Enforcement Function is responsible for reviewing the actions and where necessary conducting investigations of licence holders who have or are suspected of having committed...

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