The Department

The Investment Services Supervision Function is responsible for the authorisation and supervision of custodians, investment firms, fund managers, collective investment schemes, recognised private collective investment schemes, registered tied agents and recognised fund administrators. Through its supervision, the function assesses compliance with prudential requirements stemming from European Directives and local legislation and regulations. It also examines the adequacy of systems and controls, governance arrangements, risk management, and risk mitigation within licensed entities under its remit. To support its supervisory work, the function actively participates in Commission and European Supervisory Authorities’ committees and working groups, contributing to the development of policy and legislation within its scope. 

The Role

With this role, you will be forming part of the Authorisation Team within the Investment Services Supervision Function. The Authorisation Team is primarily responsible for the processing of applications of entities proposing to carry out activities in terms of the Investment Services Act. The following are the tasks which you would primarily be involved in:

• Assessing shareholding structures, business plans, financial projections and governance proposals in relation to entities licensed in terms of the Investment Services Act; 
•  Assessing the suitability of members of the Board of Directors and of Key Function Holders; 
• Drafting memoranda to be presented to the relevant decision-making bodies within the MFSA; 
• Communicating effectively and persuasively at the level required to establish effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders; and 
• Carrying out such other tasks as may be delegated by the Head, Deputy Head and/or Senior Manager. 

About You

We are looking for candidates with a solid academic background in Law, Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Economics, Public Policy or in any other finance related background. Experience related to asset management and fund structures will be considered as an asset for this role. 

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 in a compliance or an investigative and/or analytical environment, we would still be interested in speaking with you. 

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following skills/experience: 

• Have an interest in financial services; 
• Self-driven and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
• Ability to prioritise and deliver quality work under pressure; 
• Attention to detail and strive for quality and accuracy of reports raised;
• Excellent verbal and communication skills;
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships, including internally within the Authority as well as with external stakeholders; and
• Sound analytical skills.

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 No: 65/2026