About Banking Supervision

The Banking Supervision Function at the MFSA is entrusted with the authorisation, onsite and desk-based supervision of licensed banks. The Function carries out supervision of Significant Credit Institutions ("SIs"), together with the European Central Bank through the Single Supervisory Mechanism ("SSM"), as well as supervision of all the other banks (Less Significant Institutions or "LSIs") based in Malta. The Banking Supervision team is made up of officials with a banking and economics background, but also legal, accounting and IT professionals, to support policy and supervisory work.

The Role

• Supervising a group of Less Significant Institutions (LSIs) in line with the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) Supervisory Manual
• Executing the Risk Assessment System and the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP)
• Being a lead contact point for the relevant experts of the bank you supervise
• Representing the MFSA in industry forums or to external stakeholders
• Other ad-hoc supervision related duties as may be required by the Head or Deputy Head of the Function from time to time

About You

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 widely recognised qualification at a comparable level. Possession of a qualification in the areas of Banking & Finance, Accountancy, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Law or a related subject would preferred.

You will also possess a minimum of three (3) years prior experience in a related area. Candidates with longer experience relevant to the role will be preferred.  

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. 

 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.

Permit No; 709/2025