About the Department

Financial Crime Compliance is a dedicated AML/CFT Supervisory Function established to strengthen the MFSA’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 & 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. 

About the Role

You will form part of the Onsite Team having the following duties: 

• Conducting onsite visits in the supervision of AML/CFT Compliance of financial services licence holders; 

• Coordination with the MFSA Supervisory Functions, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) and any other applicable external stake holders; 

• Coordination with Subject Persons; 

• Carrying out pre-visit preparatory work; 

• Analysis of documentation; 

• Carrying out post-visit work – assisting in the preparation of visit reports and findings letters; 

• Attending meetings with Subject Persons as necessary; 

• Assisting in the compilation of supervisory information for statistical purposes; 

• Attend training and technical meetings internally, at FIAU and other Authorities; 

• Assist in ad hoc investigatory work; 

• Assist in completing projects and working with the team as needed; 

• Fostering a good working relationship with internal and external stakeholders, while maintaining high quality standard of work throughout; and 

• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time by line management. 

About You

We are looking for candidates with academic background in financial services/ accountancy / law / risk / criminology or in another related background. A sound knowledge of anti-money laundering legislation and other financial services legislation and familiarity with the financial services regulatory framework would be considered as an asset. 

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. 

Having experience working in the area of financial services ideally with experience in financial services compliance environment or in law, will be considered as an asset. 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 five (5) years within a compliance or an investigative and/or analytical environment, we would still be interested in speaking with you. 

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'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: 595/2025