About Due Diligence

The Due Diligence Function protects the interests of consumers and investors by centralising integrity checks on persons and entities licenced by the Authority. This is done through the usage of industry-leading and specialised screening tools, obtaining information from within as well as outside the Authority as well as through the application of subject matter expertise. The Due Diligence coordinates actively with other local and foreign authoritative bodies to share information as well as experiences and training. Within this context, the Function plays an important role in determining approved individuals’ fitness and properness as well as the reputation of current and prospective licence holders. 

The Role

As a Pre-Graduate officer within the Due Diligence Function, you will be expected to: 

• Assist in conducting basic and enhanced due diligence and screening on individuals and entities by verifying documentation, performing screening using “open source” and specialised tools and evaluating results.
• Assist in conducting checks on new applications received by prospective licence holders.
• Assist management with collation of statistics, business processes and report writing.
• Summarise findings within reports that can be shared with management.
• Other duties and admin related tasks as may be assigned by senior management.

About You

This is an internship position for students only. The ideal candidate must be following an undergraduate degree in financial services, criminology or other related studies. 

Candidates should demonstrate the following skills:

• The ability to work in a team;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• The ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Good analytical and judgmental skills.

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.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'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: 952/2025