MFSA

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.

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The Role

As a Senior Analyst you will be assigned to carry out work which will include the following duties:

<ul>
	<li>collecting, processing and performing data analysis and financial modelling of data;</li>
	<li>carrying out quantitative and qualitative market surveys, impact assessments, and other technical assessments;</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>mentoring and coaching of other staff members within the function as may be necessary;</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 level, and a minimum of five (5) years experience in a related area.

A post Graduate Degree in any areas mentioned above would be considered an asset.

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 ten (10) years of relevant experience in a senior similar role, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

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.

The individual is also required to demonstrate good research and have excellent oral, written and presentation skills.

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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&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: 866/2024

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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...

Senior Analyst

About Resolution

Resolution is responsible for the drafting of resolution plans for banks and certain investment services firms, for providing advice to the MFSA Resolution Committee on whether a failed institution should go into liquidation or resolution, and for applying any of the resolution tools when necessary. Resolution interacts on an on-going basis with local Authorities and European institutions.

In order to retain its operational independence from the supervisory functions, the MFSA Act contemplates the creation of a Resolution Committee and its underlying structures. The Resolution Committee has all the powers assigned to it by the Resolution Authority under the above-mentioned Act. The Resolution functions are carried out as contemplated by the Act and as provided for by the Resolution Committee. Furthermore, Resolution also administers the requirements emanating from the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD), the Single Resolution Mechanism Regulation (SRMR), the Recovery and Resolution Regulations (RRR) and the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) on the transfer and mutualisation of contributions to the Single Resolution Fund.

Moreover, Resolution interacts continually with internal MFSA functions, local authorities and European institutions mainly the Single Resolution Board (SRB), to draft resolution plans for banks and certain investment firms. Furthermore, Resolution manages the process related to Resolution Funds and drafts necessary Policies and Legislation supporting the resolution process.

Resolution is composed of two main teams which are inter-related, Policy &amp; Legal and Resolution Planning. Policy &amp; Legal is focused on transposing and drafting the relevant legislation and issuing circulars to apply European Banking Authority (EBA) Guidelines. This team is also responsible for analysing policy documents, drafting policies and procedures to operationalise resolution functions set in legislation, and to implement processes related to contributions towards Resolution Funds. Resolution Planning involves preparing resolution plans, based on requirements emanating from relevant legislation and policies, for credit institutions and certain investment services firms licensed in Malta, in cooperation with the SRB. &nbsp;Both teams are also involved in meetings, working groups and task forces at international and local level.

&nbsp;

The Role

We are searching for a highly motivated individual who wants to effectively contribute towards the resolution planning of investment firms, and join the Resolution Planning team within the Resolution Unit. Reporting to the Senior Manager, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following tasks:-

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The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to identify key or underlying issues in complex situations, show commitment to the objectives of Resolution and motivate others towards a common goal. He/she will join a multidisciplinary team and will be expected to join in the various duties that are undertaken by Resolution including the following tasks as necessary:

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Prepare resolution plans and assist junior staff members in the drafting of such plans, review the plans in a timely manner and outline the course of action to be taken;</li>
	<li>Analyse, discuss and review the recovery plans and other supervisory documents as appropriate given the implications that such documents may have on resolution plans;</li>
	<li>Conduct or assist with the Public Interest and Resolvability assessments;</li>
	<li>Contribute to the updating of the resolution framework applicable to investment firms;</li>
	<li>Participate, as necessary, in on-site compliance visits;</li>
	<li>Conduct assurance checks of data related to the resolution planning process and assist in the coordination of data collection exercises as required;</li>
	<li>Implement EBA or ESMA policies, guidance and implementing and regulatory technical standards;</li>
	<li>Conduct policy related analysis and prepare and maintain policy documents related to resolution planning and cooperate with the legal and policy team within the Resolution Unit;</li>
	<li>Participate, coordinate and contribute to meetings both locally and overseas, as appropriate;</li>
	<li>Carry out work related to EU developments;</li>
	<li>Conduct or assist with the analysis and preparation of comments on documents discussed in Resolution Colleges, Committees and their substructures both at local and European levels in relation to the resolution planning of certain investment firms;</li>
	<li>To provide comments to the Ministry for Finance and Employment when necessary and liaise with the Central Bank of Malta and other MFSA Functions as required;</li>
	<li>To attend planned or ad-hoc meetings/conference calls internally and with other authorities or licence holders as necessary and prepare related documents as required;</li>
	<li>To oversee and guide Junior Staff in their duties;</li>
	<li>To liaise with Senior Management, as required, to achieve the objectives of Resolution;</li>
	<li>Undertake ad-hoc assignments related to resolution aspects, that may arise from time to time and to report on the outcome of such assignments as may be appropriate and necessary.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

About You

We are looking for candidates with solid academic background in Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Economics or in a similar policy-oriented background or relevant experience.

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.

Candidates are expected to have a minimum of five (5) years work experience in the area related to the role, preferably experience related to investment firms. Candidates with longer working experience relevant to the role will be preferred. If candidates do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with them.

A relevant post-graduate degree will be considered as an asset.

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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 www.mfsa.com.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&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: 867/2024

About Resolution

Resolution is responsible for the drafting of resolution plans for banks and certain investment services firms, for providing advice to the MFSA Resolution Committee on whether a...

Senior Analyst (Investment Firms) Resolution Planning

About Department

The Data Solutions team is pivotal in driving business efficiency and operational excellence by leveraging new and cutting-edge technologies and systems, primarily focusing on the Authority&rsquo;s supervision and electronic records management processes. The team is dedicated to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Authority&rsquo;s new ERP Systems and ensuring its alignment with business objectives, thereby enhancing data quality, integrity, user productivity and the overall user experience.

&nbsp;

Job Purpose:

To aid in requirements gathering and data modelling exercises, hands-on development, maintenance, and support of the MFSA Enterprise Data Warehouse and BI Systems. Create and support Reporting Solutions and Business Intelligence Applications ensuring high-quality reporting production in an effective and timely manner. To perform data integration development in the form of data jobs and packages in a highly changing environment with multiple data sources according to MFSA procedures and standards.

Data Warehouse:

<ul>
	<li>To participate in the architecture design and development of the Data Warehouse;</li>
	<li>To ensure that effective version control is maintained;</li>
	<li>To monitor ETL jobs to guarantee maximum uptime and performance;</li>
	<li>To design and develop Data Warehouse integration solutions with third-party systems.</li>
</ul>

Business Intelligence and Reporting:

<ul>
	<li>To design, develop, and implement BI solutions, particularly Management KPI dashboards;</li>
	<li>To assist our internal clients/end users in the definition of their business requirements;</li>
	<li>To create ad-hoc reports as per client/end user requirements;</li>
	<li>To assist/train end-users in the use of data query analysis and reporting tools;</li>
	<li>To promote the use of BI, BI initiatives, and Reporting tools.</li>
</ul>

Operational Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li>To carry out all assigned tasks efficiently and effectively, in adherence with internal policies and procedures;</li>
	<li>To participate in the design and implementation of process improvements around data onboarding into the Data Warehouse, reporting/dashboards, change management, etc.</li>
	<li>To participate in periodic system reviews in relation to the BI Architecture to identify possible gaps and process inconsistencies and propose re-alignment strategies, including the necessary training programs;</li>
	<li>To build relationships and liaise with various stakeholders across the business to ensure cohesion and drive a collaborative work environment;</li>
	<li>To participate in and contribute to the updating and maintenance of the data dictionary and Enterprise Data Model;</li>
	<li>To submit any reports and/or supervise any projects and activities as may be directed from time to time.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Skills Required:

Technical Skills

<ul>
	<li>Advanced SQL skills;</li>
	<li>Strong expertise in Power BI and DAX;</li>
	<li>Working knowledge of Data Integration tools and ETL/ELT techniques;</li>
	<li>Knowledge of a primary programming language; familiarity with Java and Python is a plus;</li>
	<li>Experience in structure Dashboard KPIs/Reporting Design is an asset.</li>
</ul>

Soft Skills 

<ul>
	<li>Excellent communication and analytical skills;</li>
	<li>Quick learner and motivated to understand the business;</li>
	<li>Customer-driven with the ability to prioritise issues based on impact;</li>
	<li>Team player and ability to work independently;</li>
	<li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.</li>
</ul>

Eligibility criteria

<ul>
	<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree level of education in Computer Science, Information Science, or equivalent specialised training in data warehousing and/or BI;</li>
	<li>Certifications in BI-related technologies and SQL are considered an asset;</li>
	<li>Ideally, with experience in the Financial or Gaming Sector;</li>
	<li>Minimum of 5 (five) years&rsquo; experience in developing Databases and Data Systems;</li>
	<li>Experience with BI data visualisation tools, ideally using Microsoft technologies.</li>
</ul>

If you do not have a degree but have 10 (ten) years experience working in the industry we would still like to hear from 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;

Jobsplus Permit Number: 868/2024

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About Department

The Data Solutions team is pivotal in driving business efficiency and operational excellence by leveraging new and cutting-edge technologies and systems, primarily focusing on the...

Business Intelligence Developer

About Department

The Data Solutions team is pivotal in driving business efficiency and operational excellence by leveraging new and cutting-edge technologies and systems, primarily focusing on the Authority&rsquo;s supervision and electronic records management processes. The team is dedicated to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Authority&rsquo;s new ERP Systems and ensuring its alignment with business objectives, thereby enhancing data quality, integrity, user productivity and the overall user experience.

&nbsp;

Job Purpose:

To aid in requirements gathering and data modelling exercises, hands-on development, maintenance, and support of the MFSA Enterprise Data Warehouse and BI Systems. Create and support Reporting Solutions and Business Intelligence Applications ensuring high-quality reporting production in an effective and timely manner. To perform data integration development in the form of data jobs and packages in a highly changing environment with multiple data sources according to MFSA procedures and standards.

Data Warehouse:

<ul>
	<li>To participate in the architecture design and development of the Data Warehouse</li>
	<li>To ensure that effective version control is maintained.</li>
	<li>To monitor ETL jobs to guarantee maximum uptime and performance.</li>
	<li>To design and develop Data Warehouse integration solutions with third-party systems.</li>
</ul>

Business Intelligence and Reporting:

<ul>
	<li>To design, develop, and implement BI solutions, particularly Management KPI dashboards.</li>
	<li>To assist our internal clients/end users in the definition of their business requirements.</li>
	<li>To create ad-hoc reports as per client/end user requirements.</li>
	<li>To assist/train end-users in the use of data query analysis and reporting tools.</li>
	<li>To promote the use of BI, BI initiatives, and Reporting tools.</li>
</ul>

Operational Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li>To carry out all assigned tasks efficiently and effectively, in adherence with internal policies and procedures.</li>
	<li>To participate in the design and implementation of process improvements around data onboarding into the Data Warehouse, reporting/dashboards, change management, etc.</li>
	<li>To participate in periodic system reviews in relation to the BI Architecture to identify possible gaps and process inconsistencies and propose re-alignment strategies, including the necessary training programs.</li>
	<li>To build relationships and liaise with various stakeholders across the business to ensure cohesion and drive a collaborative work environment.</li>
	<li>To participate in and contribute to the updating and maintenance of the data dictionary and Enterprise Data Model</li>
	<li>To submit any reports and/or supervise any projects and activities as may be directed from time to time.</li>
</ul>

Skills:

Technical Skills

<ul>
	<li>Advanced SQL skills</li>
	<li>Strong expertise in Power BI and DAX</li>
	<li>Working knowledge of Data Integration tools and ETL/ELT techniques</li>
	<li>Knowledge of a primary programming language; familiarity with Java and Python is a plus</li>
	<li>Experience in structure Dashboard KPIs/Reporting Design is an asset</li>
</ul>

Soft Skills 

<ul>
	<li>Excellent communication and analytical skills</li>
	<li>Quick learner and motivated to understand the business</li>
	<li>Customer-driven with the ability to prioritise issues based on impact</li>
	<li>Team player and ability to work independently</li>
	<li>High level of accuracy and attention to detail</li>
</ul>

Eligibility criteria

<ul>
	<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree level of education in Computer Science, Information Science, or equivalent specialised training in data warehousing and/or BI</li>
	<li>Certifications in BI-related technologies and SQL are considered an asset.</li>
	<li>Ideally, with experience in the Financial or Gaming Sector</li>
	<li>Minimum of 3 (three)&nbsp;years&rsquo; experience in developing Databases and Data Systems</li>
	<li>Experience with BI data visualisation tools, ideally using Microsoft technologies.</li>
</ul>

If you do not have a degree but have 7&nbsp;(seven) years experience working in the industry we would still like to hear from 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;

Jobsplus Permit Number: 869/2024

About the Team

Financial Crime Compliance is a dedicated AML/CFT Supervisory Function established to strengthen the MFSA&rsquo;s role in preventing the use and involvement of Licence Holders in money laundering and financing of terrorism. The function is split into two focused teams; Onsite &amp; Offsite. The Onsite Team operates alongside the FIAU in conducting AML related supervisory inspections on Licence Holders. The Offsite and Risk Analysis Team is dedicated to mitigating and detecting risks through constantly monitoring authorised persons.&nbsp;

The FCC&rsquo;s Offsite Team has extended the Function&#39;s supervisory reach by including elements of financial crime compliance within the compliance visits conducted by other Prudential and Conduct Teams. These elements take the form of a MLRO interview, where MFSA Officials are able to probe MLROs on matters related to financial crime.&nbsp;&nbsp; Additionally, the Offsite and Risk Analysis Team is in constant communication with the Authorisation Teams of each Prudential Function.&nbsp; This has enabled the function to embed elements of financial crime compliance at the initial stages of the regulatory lifecycle of the Authority&#39;s Licence Holders.&nbsp;

Additionally, Financial Crime and Compliance also coordinates the collection of information from the various supervisory units and together with its own information, formulates the MFSA&#39;s input in relation to the local financial sector&#39;s Risk Assessment. Other remits of Financial Crime and Compliance are the delivery of various forms of training to both internal supervisory units within MFSA and also to external bodies. Furthermore, the Offsite team also coordinates information from various Functions within MFSA in respect of various Court Orders, Investigation Orders and Requests for Information issued by the Courts of Justice and the Police Corps respectively.

&nbsp;

About the Role

The Junior Assistant will be required to:

<ul>
	<li>Assist with analysis of data using Excel;</li>
	<li>Carry out research analysis;</li>
	<li>Compile supervisory information for statistical purposes;</li>
	<li>Coordinate with Supervisory Units, FIAU and Licence Holders;</li>
	<li>Carry out pre-visit preparatory work;</li>
	<li>Other duties and tasks as may be assigned by senior management.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

About You

To qualify for this role, you will need to be currently reading for a first degree in any of the following subjects: criminology, law, banking and finance, accountancy, economics and/or financial services.

The following skill set is a must for this position:

<ul>
	<li>The ability to multi-task and work on own initiative;</li>
	<li>The ability to work in a team;</li>
	<li>Have a good knowledge of Excel;</li>
	<li>Good verbal and written communication skills;</li>
	<li>Have a desire to learn.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Additional 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.

&nbsp;

Public Call Permit:&nbsp;820/2024

About the Team

Financial Crime Compliance is a dedicated AML/CFT Supervisory Function established to strengthen the MFSA&rsquo;s role in preventing the use and involvement of Licence Holders in...

Junior Assistant - Financial Crime Compliance

Overview

About the Department

Conduct Supervision 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. The Conduct Supervision section is a relatively newly formed team which is projecting growth as it is gradually assuming a cross-sectorial function inter alia covering under its remit supervision in conduct of credit institutions, insurance entities and investment firms.

About the Role

We are looking for a talented individual to join an ever-growing Conduct Supervision team. The main responsibilities of the selected candidate are including but not limited to the following tasks:

<ul>
	<li>Applying a Risk-Based Approach in the monitoring of the promotional efforts of the Regulated Entities, to ensure that the regulatory requirements in this regard are being complied with;</li>
	<li>Assisting in carrying out an assessment of the disclosures being made to clients/customers of regulated entities to ensure that these are fair, clear and not misleading;</li>
	<li>Conducting reviews on the periodic Conduct Related Returns submitted by regulated entities to ensure compliance with the Authority&#39;s reporting standards;</li>
	<li>Assisting in extracting, collating and circulating data from regulatory reports collected by regulated entities, directly to European Supervisory Authorities;</li>
	<li>Developing dashboards using Microsoft&rsquo;s Power BI Tool, that summarise the Conduct Related Data collected from the Industry via the Supervisory Returns;</li>
	<li>Carrying out &lsquo;ad hoc&rsquo; assignments related to specific regulatory and supervisory issues that may arise from time to time;</li>
</ul>

About You

We are looking for candidates with solid academic background in Economics/Statistics or other relevant field of study in finance. 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.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least five (5) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you. Qualifications and/or working experience with Microsoft&rsquo;s Power BI Tool or another Data Management Tool is considered a plus.

The following skills and attributes are important for this position:

<ul>
	<li>Interest in the areas of Consumer Protection and/or Regulatory Reporting;</li>
	<li>Well-developed written and verbal communication skills;</li>
	<li>Attention to detail and critical thinking; and</li>
	<li>the ability to work in a team.</li>
</ul>

The preferred candidate will be given various opportunities to learn and be trained for the role, through various mechanisms which the Authority holds such as the Financial Supervisors Academy and on the job training.

Other Information

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:&nbsp;594/2024&nbsp;

Overview

About the Department

Conduct Supervision is responsible for the setting up and implementation of the regulatory framework aiming to secure appropriate consumer protection in operations...

Junior Analyst (Financial Promotions and Risk Assessment)

About Resolution 

Resolution is responsible for the drafting of resolution plans for banks and certain investment services firms, for providing advice to the MFSA Resolution Committee on whether a failed institution should go into liquidation or resolution, and for applying any of the resolution tools when necessary. Resolution interacts on an on-going basis with local Authorities and European institutions.

In order to retain its operational independence from the supervisory functions, the MFSA Act contemplates the creation of a Resolution Committee and its underlying structures. The Resolution Committee has all the powers assigned to it by the Resolution Authority under the above-mentioned Act. The Resolution functions are carried out as contemplated by the Act and as provided for by the Resolution Committee. Furthermore, Resolution also administers the requirements emanating from the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD), the Single Resolution Mechanism Regulation (SRMR), the Recovery and Resolution Regulations (RRR) and the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) on the transfer and mutualisation of contributions to the Single Resolution Fund.

Moreover, Resolution interacts continually with internal MFSA functions, local authorities and European institutions mainly the Single Resolution Board (SRB), to draft resolution plans for banks and certain investment firms. Furthermore, Resolution manages the process related to Resolution Funds and drafts necessary Policies and Legislation supporting the resolution process.

Resolution is composed of two main teams which are inter-related, Policy &amp; Legal and Resolution Planning. Policy &amp; Legal is focused on transposing and drafting the relevant legislation and issuing circulars to apply European Banking Authority (EBA) Guidelines. This team is also responsible for analysing policy documents, drafting policies and procedures to operationalise resolution functions set in legislation, and to implement processes related to contributions towards Resolution Funds. Resolution Planning involves preparing resolution plans, based on requirements emanating from relevant legislation and policies, for credit institutions and certain investment services firms licensed in Malta, in cooperation with the SRB. &nbsp;Both teams are also involved in meetings, working groups and task forces at international and local level.

&nbsp;

The Role 

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the various duties that are undertaken by Resolution particularly related to the resolution planning of certain investment firms, including the following tasks as necessary:&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Prepare resolution plans and/or assist in the drafting of such plans;</li>
	<li>Analyse and discuss the recovery plans of certain investment firms, as appropriate given the implications that such plans may have on the resolution plans;</li>
	<li>Conduct or assist with the Public Interest and Resolvability assessments;</li>
	<li>Undertake necessary checks and calculations related to contributions towards resolution financing arrangements;</li>
	<li>Conduct assurance checks of data related to the resolution planning process;</li>
	<li>Participate in on-site compliance visits;</li>
	<li>Implement EBA or ESMA policies, guidance and implementing and regulatory technical standards;</li>
	<li>Conduct or assist with the analysis and preparation of comments on documents discussed in Resolution Colleges, Committees and their substructures both at local and European levels in relation to the resolution planning of certain investment firms;</li>
	<li>Participate and contribute to meetings both locally and overseas, as appropriate;</li>
	<li>Keep abreast with developments relating to area of resolution planning as applicable to certain investment firms;</li>
	<li>Undertake ad-hoc assignments related to resolution aspects, that may arise from time to time and to report on the outcome of such assignments as may be appropriate and necessary.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

About You 

We are looking for candidates with solid academic background in Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Economics or in a similar policy-oriented background or relevant experience.

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. Possession of a post graduate degree in a discipline relevant to the financial services sector would be considered an asset.

In the case that candidates do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but have at least five (5) years of relevant experience preferably related to investment firms, 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 <a href="http://www.mfsa.com.mt">www.mfsa.com.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: 26/06/2025

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About Resolution 

Resolution is responsible for the drafting of resolution plans for banks and certain investment services firms, for providing advice to the MFSA Resolution Committee on whether a...

Junior Analyst (Investment Firms) Resolution Planning

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 an 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 level, and a minimum three (3) years&rsquo; experience in a related area.

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 seven (7) years of relevant experience in a similar role, we would still be interested in speaking with you.<a name="_Hlk173491735"></a>

<a name="_Hlk173491735">The selected candidate is expected to work in a multidisciplinary environment, flexible, proactive, dynamic, has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a critical and analytical mind-set and a high attention to detail. </a>

The individual is also required to demonstrate good research and have excellent oral, written and presentation skills.

&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: 737/2024

&nbsp;

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

Within this role you will be involved in:

<ul>
	<li>Data entry, collation &amp; inference of MI.</li>
	<li>Drafting of presentations related to Project Status Updates.</li>
	<li>Drafting of process flows.</li>
	<li>Updating of project documentation.</li>
	<li>Participation in workshops/meetings involving internal stakeholders.</li>
	<li>Provision of generic project support that may also include administrative tasks.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

About You

You are in the process of achieving a Business &amp; Computing qualification and are also familiar with:

<ul>
	<li>Business modelling, business process improvements techniques, data analysis, requirements definition and system design.</li>
	<li>The Software Development Life Cycle.</li>
	<li>Documentation &amp; communication.</li>
	<li>The uses of IT within 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.

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:493/2023

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...

Junior Assistant (Project Management)

About Department

The Data Management and Business Intelligence function ensures timely and effective decision-making across the Authority through more effective data and records management, and business intelligence reporting, to support risk-based supervision. The team is responsible for driving data governance, data quality management and integrity, as well as data architecture. The function also manages a centralised data warehouse and BI analytics platform to provide ongoing insights, analyses and operational dashboards for end users.

&nbsp;

Job Purpose:

At the MFSA, data is at the core of what we do.&nbsp; The role of Deputy Head &ndash; Data Innovation and Strategy&nbsp;recognizes the commitment of the Authority to recognize data as a valuable asset that can be developed and managed to deliver value to the organization.&nbsp; This role will support the Head of Data Management &amp; Business Intelligence in driving and implementing the Authority&rsquo;s Data &amp; AI programme.&nbsp; The Deputy Head will also play a crucial role in fostering a data-driven culture within the organization.

&nbsp;

Key Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li>Drive the formulation and implementation of the Authority&rsquo;s data &amp; AI strategies by proactively identifying opportunities to leverage data and AI to drive business outcomes.</li>
	<li>Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in data &amp; AI strategy, analytics and technologies to inform strategy formulation.</li>
	<li>Be fully conversant with the European regulatory landscape and trends related to data and artificial intelligence as is relevant to the Authority&rsquo;s supervisory obligations.</li>
	<li>Drive strategic projects that may be assigned from time to time for driving data/AI-related organisational change</li>
	<li>Develop and enforce policies for effective data management and data/AI governance whilst ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).</li>
	<li>Maintain data integrity, quality, and security across all data assets.</li>
	<li>Liaise with project management, business, data and technical teams to define detailed plans, drive execution, and delivery of data-related projects ensuring that business requirements are met.</li>
	<li>Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of data professionals.</li>
	<li>Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team.</li>
	<li>Promote the use of advanced analytics, AI, and machine learning to derive insights within the Authority.</li>
	<li>Identify and implement new tools and technologies to enhance the Authority&rsquo;s data/AI capabilities.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

<ul>
	<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.&nbsp; Advanced degree (Master&rsquo;s or PhD) preferred.</li>
	<li>Minimum of 6&nbsp;years of experience in data strategy, data management, or related fields at a senior level.</li>
	<li>Ideally with consultancy experience in establishing data/AI strategy and enabling methodologies, modern data platform technologies and architectures</li>
	<li>Strong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.</li>
	<li>A self-starter and able to think out of the box</li>
	<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li>
	<li>Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li>
</ul>

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience in a related senior 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;

Jobsplus Permit Number: 853/2024

&nbsp;

About Department

The Data Management and Business Intelligence function ensures timely and effective decision-making across the Authority through more effective data and records management, and...

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