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Overview
About Financial Stability
The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks which have the potential to spread within the financial sector and the real economy (systemic risks). Through its own macroprudential research and analysis of the financial sector, which covers the banking, insurance and securities sectors, the function contributes to the formulation of policies aimed at mitigating identified risk.
The Intelligence and Research team is responsible for the function's statistical capabilities and for conducting rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess economic and external factors, structural shifts, and market practices that may impact the financial services sector, as well as assessing the implications of related policy measures and initiatives proposed to address them.

The Role
As a Manager (Research and Analysis) within the Intelligence and Research team you will be assigned to carry out work which will include the following duties:
<ul>
<li>Formulating and assisting in the implementation of the function&rsquo;s workplan and actively contributing to its timely execution;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Conducting research, developing data models and overseeing their development to support the MFSA strategic priority areas with a focus on new business models and innovation, particularly in areas such as sustainable finance, digital transformation and AI;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Carrying out and overseeing qualitative and quantitative market-wide research;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Performing impact assessments and cost benefit analysis to evaluate the implications of regulatory changes;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supervising and contributing to the planning, co-ordination and collection of statistical capabilities of the function;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Drafting and reviewing analytical reports and technical papers, both for internal and publication purposes;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Managing the day-to-day activities of the assigned team or project, providing guidance, reviewing outputs, and supporting staff development initiatives;</li>
<li>Attending and contributing to technical meetings within the MFSA as well as at national and international level;</li>
<li>Carrying out any other responsibilities delegated by the Senior Manager or other members of senior leadership in line with the function&rsquo;s remit and/or the Authority`s exigencies.</li>
</ul>

About You
We are looking for candidates with strong academic background in statistics, mathematics, banking and finance, economics or other relevant studies 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, and a minimum of seven (7) years experience in a related area.&nbsp;
A post Graduate Degree in any areas mentioned above would be considered an asset.
Candidates with experience of working with business intelligence tools, such as MS PowerBI, and who have knowledge of programming languages and data analysis packages, such as R, Python or SQL, will be considered as an asset.
If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least thirteen (13) years of relevant experience in a senior similar role, we would still be interested in speaking with you.&nbsp;
The selected candidate is expected to be a confident individual who feels at ease working in a multidisciplinary environment, is flexible, proactive, dynamic, has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a critical and analytical mind-set and a high attention to detail even when under time pressure. The individual is also required to demonstrate good research and have excellent oral, written and presentation skills.

Other Important Information
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.
Public Call Permit: 482/2025

Languages
<ul>
<li>
English
</li>
</ul>

Malta Financial Services Authority


Overview

About Financial Stability

The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks which have the potential to spread within the financial sector and the real economy (systemic risks). Through its own macroprudential research and analysis of the financial sector, which covers the banking, insurance and securities sectors, the function contributes to the formulation of policies aimed at mitigating identified risk.

The Intelligence and Research team is responsible for the function's statistical capabilities and for conducting rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess economic and external factors, structural shifts, and market practices that may impact the financial services sector, as well as assessing the implications of related policy measures and initiatives proposed to address them.



The Role

As a Manager (Research and Analysis) within the Intelligence and Research team you will be assigned to carry out work which will include the following duties:


 - Formulating and assisting in the implementation of the function’s workplan and actively contributing to its timely execution;


 - Conducting research, developing data models and overseeing their development to support the MFSA strategic priority areas with a focus on new business models and innovation, particularly in areas such as sustainable finance, digital transformation and AI;


 - Carrying out and overseeing qualitative and quantitative market-wide research;


 - Performing impact assessments and cost benefit analysis to evaluate the implications of regulatory changes;


 - Supervising and contributing to the planning, co-ordination and collection of statistical capabilities of the function;


 - Drafting and reviewing analytical reports and technical papers, both for internal and publication purposes;


 - Managing the day-to-day activities of the assigned team or project, providing guidance, reviewing outputs, and supporting staff development initiatives;

 - Attending and contributing to technical meetings within the MFSA as well as at national and international level;

 - Carrying out any other responsibilities delegated by the Senior Manager or other members of senior leadership in line with the function’s remit and/or the Authority`s exigencies.




About You

We are looking for candidates with strong academic background in statistics, mathematics, banking and finance, economics or other relevant studies 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, and a minimum of seven (7) years experience in a related area.


A post Graduate Degree in any areas mentioned above would be considered an asset.

Candidates with experience of working with business intelligence tools, such as MS PowerBI, and who have knowledge of programming languages and data analysis packages, such as R, Python or SQL, will be considered as an asset.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least thirteen (13) years of relevant experience in a senior similar role, we would still be interested in speaking with you.


The selected candidate is expected to be a confident individual who feels at ease working in a multidisciplinary environment, is flexible, proactive, dynamic, has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a critical and analytical mind-set and a high attention to detail even when under time pressure. The individual is also required to demonstrate good research and have excellent oral, written and presentation skills.



Other Important Information

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.

Public Call Permit: 482/2025



Languages


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English



Active

Manager (Research and Analysis)

Overview
About Department
The Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity Function forms part of the MFSA&rsquo;s Supervision Directorate, it is cross-sectorial, and has been established to focus on one of the Authority&rsquo;s outlined key strategic priorities &ndash; Address ICT risks and digital finance challenges with a focus on strengthening operational resilience within the framework of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).&nbsp; As a supervisory function, its portfolio of activities include effective supervision, which aims to ensure that regulated firms within the industry, are effectively managing their ICT risks, and have a resilient cybersecurity framework in place, in line with Acts, Regulations, rules and sector-specific guidelines.&nbsp; The function participates and contributes in various Working Groups, Task Forces and Committees at local and international levels, and develops policies and guidelines for the industry.
The Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity Function provides expert advice on ICT and Cybersecurity matters to other functions within the MFSA as required.&nbsp; It is also a contributor on emerging strategies especially those that are technology focused.&nbsp; The function is also the contact point for cyber incident reporting by regulated firms.
&nbsp;
About Role
In this role you will form part of a dynamic team within Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity. The following are some tasks you will be involved in: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Supporting&nbsp;supervisory functions during the authorisation stage of prospective Licence Holders;</li>
<li>Conducting&nbsp;supervisory activities in line with supervisory priorities and the risk-based supervisory approach established by the Authority;</li>
<li>The conduct of micro and macro level analyses arising from the various activities carried out by the function to identify any patterns and/or trends;</li>
<li>Provide advice to&nbsp;other functions within the MFSA on ICT Risk and Cybersecurity matters as required;</li>
<li>The opportunity to&nbsp;represent MFSA&nbsp;in various Working Groups, Task Forces and Committees at local and international levels in relation to ICT Risk and Cybersecurity;</li>
<li>The preparation&nbsp;of replies on EU proposals on legislative changes as well as eventual transposition of EU legislation into Maltese law;</li>
<li>The development and amendment of rules and guidelines as necessary to address changes arising from EU Regulation, Directives and other EU legislative acts, national law, European Supervisory Authority policy, guidelines and market developments;</li>
<li>Carrying out&nbsp;public consultations pertaining to the publication of new or amended rules and guidelines;</li>
<li>The development and maintenance of operational procedures;</li>
<li>Articulation and&nbsp;preparation of reports as required;</li>
<li>Participation and contribution&nbsp;in cross-functional projects and initiatives as necessary;</li>
<li>Preparation of documents or position papers for submission to the Authority&rsquo;s decision-making body and/or follow up on decisions taken by the latter in relation to ICT Risk and Cybersecurity;</li>
<li>Keeping abreast with developments in the areas of ICT Risk and Cybersecurity, including keeping current with technology advancements, emerging technologies especially those in use within the Financial Services sphere, and the persistent threat landscape;</li>
<li>Keeping abreast with regulatory development and market evolution;</li>
<li>Other duties that may be assigned by the respective line manager and/or head of function from time to time.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
About You
The selected candidate will need to have a solid academic background in financial services and/or ICT law and/or computer information systems, information technology, or information security, as well as familiarity with the financial services regulatory framework.&nbsp; Industry Certifications in ICT Risk and/or Cybersecurity and/or a relevant post-graduate degree would be considered an advantage.
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 Qualification Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.
The selected candidate is expected to be a confident individual who is flexible, proactive, dynamic, having a critical and analytical mind-set and a high attention to detail.&nbsp; The individual is also required to demonstrate good research and have excellent oral, written and presentation skills. You will also possess a minimum of five (5) years working in the area of financial services and/or ICT.&nbsp;
If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least&nbsp;ten (10)&nbsp;years of relevant experience within a relevant field, we would still be interested in speaking with you.
&nbsp;
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:&nbsp;291/2023

Languages
<ul>
<li>
English
</li>
</ul>


Overview

About Department

The Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity Function forms part of the MFSA’s Supervision Directorate, it is cross-sectorial, and has been established to focus on one of the Authority’s outlined key strategic priorities – Address ICT risks and digital finance challenges with a focus on strengthening operational resilience within the framework of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
 As a supervisory function, its portfolio of activities include effective supervision, which aims to ensure that regulated firms within the industry, are effectively managing their ICT risks, and have a resilient cybersecurity framework in place, in line with Acts, Regulations, rules and sector-specific guidelines.
 The function participates and contributes in various Working Groups, Task Forces and Committees at local and international levels, and develops policies and guidelines for the industry.

The Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity Function provides expert advice on ICT and Cybersecurity matters to other functions within the MFSA as required.
 It is also a contributor on emerging strategies especially those that are technology focused.
 The function is also the contact point for cyber incident reporting by regulated firms.




About Role

In this role you will form part of a dynamic team within Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity. The following are some tasks you will be involved in: 



 - Supporting
supervisory functions during the authorisation stage of prospective Licence Holders;

 - Conducting
supervisory activities in line with supervisory priorities and the risk-based supervisory approach established by the Authority;

 - The conduct of micro and macro level analyses arising from the various activities carried out by the function to identify any patterns and/or trends;

 - Provide advice to
other functions within the MFSA on ICT Risk and Cybersecurity matters as required;

 - The opportunity to
represent MFSA
in various Working Groups, Task Forces and Committees at local and international levels in relation to ICT Risk and Cybersecurity;

 - The preparation
of replies on EU proposals on legislative changes as well as eventual transposition of EU legislation into Maltese law;

 - The development and amendment of rules and guidelines as necessary to address changes arising from EU Regulation, Directives and other EU legislative acts, national law, European Supervisory Authority policy, guidelines and market developments;

 - Carrying out
public consultations pertaining to the publication of new or amended rules and guidelines;

 - The development and maintenance of operational procedures;

 - Articulation and
preparation of reports as required;

 - Participation and contribution
in cross-functional projects and initiatives as necessary;

 - Preparation of documents or position papers for submission to the Authority’s decision-making body and/or follow up on decisions taken by the latter in relation to ICT Risk and Cybersecurity;

 - Keeping abreast with developments in the areas of ICT Risk and Cybersecurity, including keeping current with technology advancements, emerging technologies especially those in use within the Financial Services sphere, and the persistent threat landscape;

 - Keeping abreast with regulatory development and market evolution;

 - Other duties that may be assigned by the respective line manager and/or head of function from time to time.





About You

The selected candidate will need to have a solid academic background in financial services and/or ICT law and/or computer information systems, information technology, or information security, as well as familiarity with the financial services regulatory framework.
 Industry Certifications in ICT Risk and/or Cybersecurity and/or a relevant post-graduate degree would be considered an advantage.

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 Qualification Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.

The selected candidate is expected to be a confident individual who is flexible, proactive, dynamic, having a critical and analytical mind-set and a high attention to detail.
 The individual is also required to demonstrate good research and have excellent oral, written and presentation skills. You will also possess a minimum of five (5) years working in the area of financial services and/or ICT.


If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least
ten (10)
years of relevant experience within a relevant field, 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:
291/2023



Languages


 - 

English



Senior Analyst

Overview
About Financial Stability
The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks which have the potential to spread within the financial sector and the real economy (systemic risks). Through its own macroprudential research and analysis of the financial sector, which covers the banking, insurance and securities sectors, the function contributes to the formulation of policies aimed at mitigating identified risk.
The Intelligence and Research team is responsible for the function's statistical capabilities and for conducting rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess economic and external factors, structural shifts, and market practices that may impact the financial services sector, as well as assessing the implications of related policy measures and initiatives proposed to address them. 
The Role
As a Manager (Financial and Market Statistics) within the Intelligence and Research team you will be assigned to carry out work which will include the following duties:
<ul>
<li>Formulating and assisting in the implementation of the function&rsquo;s workplan and actively contributing to its timely execution;</li>
<li>Conducting and overseeing the monitoring and analysis of economic, local, and international market developments and trends, and their potential impact on the evolution of the financial services industry;</li>
<li>Collecting, organising and interpreting data related to cross-border investment flows, market behaviour and business trends to support strategic initiatives;</li>
<li>Coordinating and conducting surveys and data collection exercises to support research, regulatory, and policy development needs;</li>
<li>Overseeing the effective management and quality of statistical and economic data within the function, including the development and maintenance of internal datasets and analytical tools;</li>
<li>Performing routine and ad-hoc data analysis, including financial modelling and preparation of datasets for internal use or external reporting;</li>
<li>Drafting and reviewing analytical reports and technical papers, both for internal and publication purposes;</li>
<li>Managing the day-to-day activities of the assigned team or project, providing guidance, reviewing outputs, and supporting staff development initiatives;</li>
<li>Attending and contributing to technical meetings within the MFSA as well as at national and international level;</li>
<li>Carrying out any other responsibilities delegated by the Senior Manager or other members of senior leadership in line with the function&rsquo;s remit and/or the Authority`s exigencies. </li>
</ul>
About You
We are looking for candidates with strong academic background in statistics, mathematics, banking and finance, economics or other relevant studies 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, and a minimum of seven (7) years experience in a related area.&nbsp;
A post Graduate Degree in any areas mentioned above would be considered an asset.
Candidates with experience of working with business intelligence tools, such as MS PowerBI, and who have knowledge of programming languages and data analysis packages, such as R, Python or SQL, will be considered as an asset.
If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least thirteen (13) years of relevant experience in a senior similar role, we would still be interested in speaking with you.&nbsp;
The selected candidate is expected to be a confident individual who feels at ease working in a multidisciplinary environment, is flexible, proactive, dynamic, has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a critical and analytical mind-set and a high attention to detail even when under time pressure. The individual is also required to demonstrate good research and have excellent oral, written and presentation skills. 
Other Important Information
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.
Public Call Permit: 479/2025 
Languages
<ul>
<li>
English
</li>
</ul>


Overview

About Financial Stability

The Financial Stability function is responsible for identifying and assessing risks which have the potential to spread within the financial sector and the real economy (systemic risks). Through its own macroprudential research and analysis of the financial sector, which covers the banking, insurance and securities sectors, the function contributes to the formulation of policies aimed at mitigating identified risk.

The Intelligence and Research team is responsible for the function's statistical capabilities and for conducting rigorous quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess economic and external factors, structural shifts, and market practices that may impact the financial services sector, as well as assessing the implications of related policy measures and initiatives proposed to address them.



The Role

As a Manager (Financial and Market Statistics) within the Intelligence and Research team you will be assigned to carry out work which will include the following duties:


 - Formulating and assisting in the implementation of the function’s workplan and actively contributing to its timely execution;

 - Conducting and overseeing the monitoring and analysis of economic, local, and international market developments and trends, and their potential impact on the evolution of the financial services industry;

 - Collecting, organising and interpreting data related to cross-border investment flows, market behaviour and business trends to support strategic initiatives;

 - Coordinating and conducting surveys and data collection exercises to support research, regulatory, and policy development needs;

 - Overseeing the effective management and quality of statistical and economic data within the function, including the development and maintenance of internal datasets and analytical tools;

 - Performing routine and ad-hoc data analysis, including financial modelling and preparation of datasets for internal use or external reporting;

 - Drafting and reviewing analytical reports and technical papers, both for internal and publication purposes;

 - Managing the day-to-day activities of the assigned team or project, providing guidance, reviewing outputs, and supporting staff development initiatives;

 - Attending and contributing to technical meetings within the MFSA as well as at national and international level;

 - Carrying out any other responsibilities delegated by the Senior Manager or other members of senior leadership in line with the function’s remit and/or the Authority`s exigencies.




About You

We are looking for candidates with strong academic background in statistics, mathematics, banking and finance, economics or other relevant studies 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, and a minimum of seven (7) years experience in a related area.


A post Graduate Degree in any areas mentioned above would be considered an asset.

Candidates with experience of working with business intelligence tools, such as MS PowerBI, and who have knowledge of programming languages and data analysis packages, such as R, Python or SQL, will be considered as an asset.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least thirteen (13) years of relevant experience in a senior similar role, we would still be interested in speaking with you.


The selected candidate is expected to be a confident individual who feels at ease working in a multidisciplinary environment, is flexible, proactive, dynamic, has the ability to prioritise tasks, has a critical and analytical mind-set and a high attention to detail even when under time pressure. The individual is also required to demonstrate good research and have excellent oral, written and presentation skills.



Other Important Information

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.

Public Call Permit: 479/2025



Languages


 - 

English



Manager (Financial and Market Statistics)

Overview
About Department&nbsp;
The Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity Function forms part of the MFSA&rsquo;s Supervision Directorate, it is cross-sectorial, and has been established to focus on one of the Authority&rsquo;s outlined key strategic priorities &ndash; Address ICT risks and digital finance challenges with a focus on strengthening operational resilience within the framework of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). As a supervisory function, its portfolio of activities includes effective supervision, which aims to ensure that regulated firms within the industry, are effectively managing their ICT risks, and have a resilient cybersecurity framework in place, in line with Acts, Regulations, rules and sector-specific guidelines. The function participates and contributes in various Working Groups, Task Forces and Committees at local and international levels, and develops policies and guidelines for the industry.&nbsp;
The Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity Function provides expert advice on ICT and Cybersecurity matters to other functions within the MFSA as required. It is also a contributor on emerging strategies especially those that are technology focused. The function is also the contact point for cyber incident reporting by regulated firms.&nbsp; 
About Role&nbsp;
Within this role you will be joining an analytical and multidisciplinary team of policy experts and supervisors. As a Junior Analyst at Grade 8 within the Supervisory ICT Risk &amp; Cybersecurity Function, you will be expected to:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Assist Supervisory functions during the authorisation stage of prospective Licence Holders;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Assist in supervisory activities in line with supervisory priorities and the risk-based supervisory approach established by the Authority;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The conduct of micro and macro level analyses arising from the various activities carried out by the function to identify any patterns and/or trends;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Assist other functions within the MFSA on ICT Risk and Cybersecurity matters as required;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The opportunity to participate in various Working Groups, Task Forces and Committees at local and international levels in relation to ICT Risk and Cybersecurity;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The development and maintenance of operational procedures;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Assist in the preparation of reports as required;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Assist in cross-functional projects and initiatives as necessary;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Keep abreast with developments in the areas of ICT Risk and Cybersecurity, including keeping current with technology advancements, emerging technologies especially those in use within the Financial Services sphere, and the persistent threat landscape;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Keep abreast with regulatory development and market evolution;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Other duties that may be assigned by the respective line manager and/or head of function from time to time.&nbsp;&nbsp; </li>
</ul>
About You&nbsp;
We are looking for candidates with solid academic background in Law, Finance, Accountancy, FinTech, Business Administration, ICT law and/or computer information systems, information technology, or information security, and/or in a similar background or relevant experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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. Possession of a post graduate degree in a discipline relevant to the financial services sector would be considered an asset.&nbsp;
In the case that you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but have at least five (5) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.&nbsp;
The following skill set is a must for this position:&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The ability to multi-task and work on own initiative,&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ability to work in a team,&nbsp;</li>
<li>Good verbal and written communication skills,&nbsp;</li>
<li>Have a desire to learn.&nbsp; </li>
</ul>
Other Information&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
Public Call Permit: 460/2023 
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English
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Overview

About Department


The Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity Function forms part of the MFSA’s Supervision Directorate, it is cross-sectorial, and has been established to focus on one of the Authority’s outlined key strategic priorities – Address ICT risks and digital finance challenges with a focus on strengthening operational resilience within the framework of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). As a supervisory function, its portfolio of activities includes effective supervision, which aims to ensure that regulated firms within the industry, are effectively managing their ICT risks, and have a resilient cybersecurity framework in place, in line with Acts, Regulations, rules and sector-specific guidelines. The function participates and contributes in various Working Groups, Task Forces and Committees at local and international levels, and develops policies and guidelines for the industry.


The Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity Function provides expert advice on ICT and Cybersecurity matters to other functions within the MFSA as required. It is also a contributor on emerging strategies especially those that are technology focused. The function is also the contact point for cyber incident reporting by regulated firms.




About Role


Within this role you will be joining an analytical and multidisciplinary team of policy experts and supervisors. As a Junior Analyst at Grade 8 within the Supervisory ICT Risk &amp; Cybersecurity Function, you will be expected to:




 - Assist Supervisory functions during the authorisation stage of prospective Licence Holders;


 - Assist in supervisory activities in line with supervisory priorities and the risk-based supervisory approach established by the Authority;


 - The conduct of micro and macro level analyses arising from the various activities carried out by the function to identify any patterns and/or trends;


 - Assist other functions within the MFSA on ICT Risk and Cybersecurity matters as required;


 - The opportunity to participate in various Working Groups, Task Forces and Committees at local and international levels in relation to ICT Risk and Cybersecurity;


 - The development and maintenance of operational procedures;


 - Assist in the preparation of reports as required;


 - Assist in cross-functional projects and initiatives as necessary;


 - Keep abreast with developments in the areas of ICT Risk and Cybersecurity, including keeping current with technology advancements, emerging technologies especially those in use within the Financial Services sphere, and the persistent threat landscape;


 - Keep abreast with regulatory development and market evolution;


 - Other duties that may be assigned by the respective line manager and/or head of function from time to time.






About You


We are looking for candidates with solid academic background in Law, Finance, Accountancy, FinTech, Business Administration, ICT law and/or computer information systems, information technology, or information security, and/or in a similar background or relevant experience.



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. Possession of a post graduate degree in a discipline relevant to the financial services sector would be considered an asset.


In the case that you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but have at least five (5) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.


The following skill set is a must for this position:




 - The ability to multi-task and work on own initiative,


 - The ability to work in a team,


 - Good verbal and written communication skills,


 - Have a desire to learn.





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: 460/2023



Languages


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English

