About the Department

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. 

About the Role

When taking on this role, you will work closely with and support senior management within the Enforcement Function. You will also be responsible for the investigation of persons carrying out financial services activities without having the necessary licence or authorisation.  

Particularly, you will be expected to undertake the following tasks: 

• Investigating dubious and/or fraudulent activities or schemes; 
• Undertaking internet searches and investigations; 
• Preparing notices and warnings to the public; 
• Communicating, supporting and providing customer service to internal and external stakeholders, 
• Collating, analysing, and processing of data, 
• Ensuring data and records are kept up to date, 
• Brainstorming, coordinating the promotion and delivery of events, projects, and/or activities, 
• Other duties and tasks assigned according to exigencies as may be required. 

About You

You possess the ability to multitask and work both on your own initiative, and in a team.  

You are currently reading for a qualification at National Qualification Framework Level 5 or better in financial services, accountancy, law, or any other relevant field of study, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level. 

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 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: 951/2025