The MFSA is the single regulator responsible for financial services in Malta. The Authority’s remit extends to all areas of financial services activity, including credit institutions, financial & electronic money institutions.



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About the Department
Banking Supervision carries out on-site and ongoing supervision of licensed banks. The Banking Supervision team comprises professionals with a financial services academic background, but also legal and IT professionals to support policy and supervisory work.&nbsp;
About the Role
Working in a dedicated Policy &amp; Legal team within the Banking Supervision function, this is a unique opportunity for you to specialise in financial services and get actively involved with the regulatory process from the perspective of the national competent authority as a regulator and supervisor of banks.&nbsp;
You will be expected to assist with providing efficient and professional advice on policy, regulatory, and legal matters and contribute to the various duties that are undertaken by Banking Supervision, including the following tasks as necessary:
<ul>
<li>Developing and drafting of legislative amendments, including preparing the relevant documentation for the publication of such amendments, which may need to be made to national legislation to address areas of concern and, or to align such legislation with guidelines, standards, recommendations and opinions that may be issued by regulatory bodies such as, the EBA and the ECB, amongst others;</li>
<li>Assisting in the transposition of any relevant EU Directives and EBA implementing or regulatory technical standards into local primary and secondary legislation, Banking and Financial Institutions Rules, policies and procedures, including liaising with the Legal and International Relations Function within MFSA;</li>
<li>Assisting with providing legal advice to the Banking Supervision Function, other functions of the MFSA and other authorities as necessary;</li>
<li>Actively participating in and attending local and overseas training, meetings and working groups of the EBA, ECB, ESRB and BIS, together with other European regulatory bodies;</li>
<li>Drafting of and participating in the development of the internal procedures of the function;</li>
<li>Participating in the preparation of policy stances on regulatory issues and providing legal advice with a view to the consistent and effective application of the local applicable legislation as well as European legislation;</li>
<li>Attending to stakeholders' questions related to the supervision and regulation of licence holders supervised by the Banking Supervision Function;</li>
<li>Handling day-to-day regulatory issues emerging from the ongoing supervision process of licence holders supervised by the Banking Supervision;</li>
</ul>
You will also be expected to undertake any other duties that may arise depending on the exigencies of Banking Supervision and the Authority.
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 a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.
You will also possess a minimum of 3 years work experience. Candidates with longer working experience relevant to the role will be preferred.
If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least 7 years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

Malta Financial Services Authority


About the Department

Banking Supervision carries out on-site and ongoing supervision of licensed banks. The Banking Supervision team comprises professionals with a financial services academic background, but also legal and IT professionals to support policy and supervisory work.


About the Role

Working in a dedicated Policy &amp; Legal team within the Banking Supervision function, this is a unique opportunity for you to specialise in financial services and get actively involved with the regulatory process from the perspective of the national competent authority as a regulator and supervisor of banks.


You will be expected to assist with providing efficient and professional advice on policy, regulatory, and legal matters and contribute to the various duties that are undertaken by Banking Supervision, including the following tasks as necessary:


 - Developing and drafting of legislative amendments, including preparing the relevant documentation for the publication of such amendments, which may need to be made to national legislation to address areas of concern and, or to align such legislation with guidelines, standards, recommendations and opinions that may be issued by regulatory bodies such as, the EBA and the ECB, amongst others;

 - Assisting in the transposition of any relevant EU Directives and EBA implementing or regulatory technical standards into local primary and secondary legislation, Banking and Financial Institutions Rules, policies and procedures, including liaising with the Legal and International Relations Function within MFSA;

 - Assisting with providing legal advice to the Banking Supervision Function, other functions of the MFSA and other authorities as necessary;

 - Actively participating in and attending local and overseas training, meetings and working groups of the EBA, ECB, ESRB and BIS, together with other European regulatory bodies;

 - Drafting of and participating in the development of the internal procedures of the function;

 - Participating in the preparation of policy stances on regulatory issues and providing legal advice with a view to the consistent and effective application of the local applicable legislation as well as European legislation;

 - Attending to stakeholders' questions related to the supervision and regulation of licence holders supervised by the Banking Supervision Function;

 - Handling day-to-day regulatory issues emerging from the ongoing supervision process of licence holders supervised by the Banking Supervision;


You will also be expected to undertake any other duties that may arise depending on the exigencies of Banking Supervision and the Authority.

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 a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.

You will also possess a minimum of 3 years work experience. Candidates with longer working experience relevant to the role will be preferred.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least 7 years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

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Legal Officer

About Department
The Due Diligence function is responsible for conducting due diligence checks on persons being proposed to take on approved positions within entities licensed by the MFSA. This necessitates a close collaboration between the different functions of the MFSA both of a supervisory and regulatory capacity in order to carry out its work more effectively.&nbsp; Among its many duties, the function is responsible for carrying out probity screenings in relation to all qualifying shareholders as well key functionaries within a licensed entity. The Due Diligence Function is responsible for carrying out ongoing checks, on a risk-based approach, to verify that approved persons are still of good repute.
The Role
You will be responsible for the following duties:
<ul>
<li>Carrying out due diligence (DD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) checks and enquiries on individuals/entities;</li>
<li>Conducting reviews of application documentation submitted to the function as part of the DD and/or EDD process;</li>
<li>Screening of problem/high risk involvements;</li>
<li>Carry out ongoing checks on a risk-based approach to verify that approved persons are of good repute;</li>
<li>Carrying out Internet searches and investigations, both reactive and proactive;</li>
<li>Analysing, assessing, discussing and presenting of findings of investigations;</li>
<li>Preparing investigation reports, memos and correspondence;</li>
<li>Coordination and cooperation with other functions;</li>
<li>Contribute towards internal policy development;</li>
<li>Contribute towards the growth of the due diligence function and its standing within the Authority;</li>
<li>Other duties and tasks as may be assigned by senior management.</li>
</ul>
About You
To qualify for this job, you will need to have academic qualification in Financial Services, Criminology or in another related subject at National Qualification Framework Level 6 (MQF6) or better. If your qualifications are not Maltese, please make sure that they are certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.
A sound knowledge of financial services legislation and familiarity with the financial service&rsquo;s regulatory framework and a relevant Post-Graduate Degree would be considered as an advantage.
If 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 would be the ideal match:
<ul>
<li>The ability to multi-task and work on own initiative;</li>
<li>The ability to work in a team;</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills;</li>
<li>The ability to cope with a large volume of work, prioritise and deliver under pressure;</li>
<li>Sound analytical and judgmental skills.</li>
</ul>


About Department

The Due Diligence function is responsible for conducting due diligence checks on persons being proposed to take on approved positions within entities licensed by the MFSA. This necessitates a close collaboration between the different functions of the MFSA both of a supervisory and regulatory capacity in order to carry out its work more effectively.
 Among its many duties, the function is responsible for carrying out probity screenings in relation to all qualifying shareholders as well key functionaries within a licensed entity. The Due Diligence Function is responsible for carrying out ongoing checks, on a risk-based approach, to verify that approved persons are still of good repute.

The Role

You will be responsible for the following duties:


 - Carrying out due diligence (DD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) checks and enquiries on individuals/entities;

 - Conducting reviews of application documentation submitted to the function as part of the DD and/or EDD process;

 - Screening of problem/high risk involvements;

 - Carry out ongoing checks on a risk-based approach to verify that approved persons are of good repute;

 - Carrying out Internet searches and investigations, both reactive and proactive;

 - Analysing, assessing, discussing and presenting of findings of investigations;

 - Preparing investigation reports, memos and correspondence;

 - Coordination and cooperation with other functions;

 - Contribute towards internal policy development;

 - Contribute towards the growth of the due diligence function and its standing within the Authority;

 - Other duties and tasks as may be assigned by senior management.


About You

To qualify for this job, you will need to have academic qualification in Financial Services, Criminology or in another related subject at National Qualification Framework Level 6 (MQF6) or better. If your qualifications are not Maltese, please make sure that they are certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.

A sound knowledge of financial services legislation and familiarity with the financial service’s regulatory framework and a relevant Post-Graduate Degree would be considered as an advantage.

If 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 would be the ideal match:


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

 - The ability to work in a team;

 - Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

 - The ability to cope with a large volume of work, prioritise and deliver under pressure;

 - Sound analytical and judgmental skills.


Junior Analyst (Due Diligence)

About the Department
The FinTech Supervision Function within the Supervision Directorate of the MFSA is responsible for the supervision of the Virtual Financial Asset and Financial Institutions sectors in Malta as well as providing cross-sectoral expertise on digital finance and FinTech-related policy and supervisory initiatives. The Function is also responsible for the development and implementation of the MFSA FinTech Strategy and Regulatory Sandbox.
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About the Role&nbsp;
As an Analyst at Grade 7 within the supervisory team of the FinTech Supervision Function you will be expected to:
<ul>
<li>Serve as a contact point for prospective applicants and promoters; engaging in direct communication with these stakeholders, providing comprehensive updates, and promptly addressing any issues that may arise;</li>
<li>Assess applications for authorisation under the Financial Institution Act and Virtual Financial Assets Act / MiCA;</li>
<li>Draft memoranda to be presented to the relevant decision-making bodies within the MFSA;</li>
<li>Engage in the formulation and implementation of authorisation procedures, actively proposing enhancements to streamline efficiency and elevate the standard of quality;</li>
<li>Liaise with the various Functions and Directorates of the Authority in the handling of the various projects and tasks, as well as other Governmental bodies and act as point of contact, when required;</li>
<li>Participate in local, EU, and international fora, including the relevant committees of the European Supervisory Authorities;</li>
<li>Undertake any other tasks or projects as delegated by line management, depending on the Authority's exigencies; and</li>
<li>Act as a digital finance and FinTech champion within the MFSA.</li>
</ul>
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About You&nbsp;
We are looking for candidates with solid academic background which may be considered as relevant to this post. 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.
You will also possess a minimum of three (3) years working experience in the area related to the role. Candidates with longer working 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.


About the Department

The FinTech Supervision Function within the Supervision Directorate of the MFSA is responsible for the supervision of the Virtual Financial Asset and Financial Institutions sectors in Malta as well as providing cross-sectoral expertise on digital finance and FinTech-related policy and supervisory initiatives. The Function is also responsible for the development and implementation of the MFSA FinTech Strategy and Regulatory Sandbox.




About the Role


As an Analyst at Grade 7 within the supervisory team of the FinTech Supervision Function you will be expected to:


 - Serve as a contact point for prospective applicants and promoters; engaging in direct communication with these stakeholders, providing comprehensive updates, and promptly addressing any issues that may arise;

 - Assess applications for authorisation under the Financial Institution Act and Virtual Financial Assets Act / MiCA;

 - Draft memoranda to be presented to the relevant decision-making bodies within the MFSA;

 - Engage in the formulation and implementation of authorisation procedures, actively proposing enhancements to streamline efficiency and elevate the standard of quality;

 - Liaise with the various Functions and Directorates of the Authority in the handling of the various projects and tasks, as well as other Governmental bodies and act as point of contact, when required;

 - Participate in local, EU, and international fora, including the relevant committees of the European Supervisory Authorities;

 - Undertake any other tasks or projects as delegated by line management, depending on the Authority's exigencies; and

 - Act as a digital finance and FinTech champion within the MFSA.





About You


We are looking for candidates with solid academic background which may be considered as relevant to this post. 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.

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

Analyst (Fintech Supervision)

About the Department
The Conduct Supervision Function is responsible for the setting up and implementation of the regulatory framework aiming to secure appropriate consumer protection in operations of licence holders in the financial services industry. The Conduct Supervision Function is projecting growth as it is gradually assuming a cross-sectorial function covering under its remit supervision in conduct of credit institutions, securities, as well as insurance undertakings and intermediaries.
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About You
We are looking for a talented individual to join the Credit &amp; Financial Institutions team. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, the main responsibilities of the selected candidate entail the following tasks:
<ul>
<li>Prepare and participate for inspections, thematic reviews and supervisory interactions which will be carried out with the licenced Credit and Financial Institutions.</li>
<li>Undertaking analytical duties related to compliance with the present Regulations and Guidelines.</li>
<li>Analysis in relation to general queries received by the Authority from the public, relating to Credit and Financial Institutions.</li>
<li>Keeping up to date on all developments relating to new legislation and amendments to existing rules.</li>
<li>Assisting in providing feedback to questionnaires received by various entities such as the European Banking Authority.</li>
<li>Participate in various workshops related to Conduct Supervision.</li>
<li>Undertake any other duties/ad-hoc tasks as delegated by the Function&rsquo;s senior management in line with the exigencies of the Conduct Function and the Authority.</li>
</ul>
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.
You will also possess a minimum of three (3) years working experience in the area of financial services, preferably within a Financial Institution or Credit Institution.
If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least seven (7) years working experience within a compliance or an investigative and/or analytical environment, 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&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.mfsa.mt/jobs/30604/www.ncfhe.gov.mt">www.ncfhe.gov.mt</a>&nbsp;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&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.mfsa.mt/jobs/30604/www.mfsa.mt">www.mfsa.mt</a>.
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;&nbsp;
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Languages
<ul>
<li>
English
</li>
<li>
Maltese
</li>
</ul>


About the Department

The Conduct Supervision Function is responsible for the setting up and implementation of the regulatory framework aiming to secure appropriate consumer protection in operations of licence holders in the financial services industry. The Conduct Supervision Function is projecting growth as it is gradually assuming a cross-sectorial function covering under its remit supervision in conduct of credit institutions, securities, as well as insurance undertakings and intermediaries.


About You

We are looking for a talented individual to join the Credit &amp; Financial Institutions team. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, the main responsibilities of the selected candidate entail the following tasks:


 - Prepare and participate for inspections, thematic reviews and supervisory interactions which will be carried out with the licenced Credit and Financial Institutions.

 - Undertaking analytical duties related to compliance with the present Regulations and Guidelines.

 - Analysis in relation to general queries received by the Authority from the public, relating to Credit and Financial Institutions.

 - Keeping up to date on all developments relating to new legislation and amendments to existing rules.

 - Assisting in providing feedback to questionnaires received by various entities such as the European Banking Authority.

 - Participate in various workshops related to Conduct Supervision.

 - Undertake any other duties/ad-hoc tasks as delegated by the Function’s senior management in line with the exigencies of the Conduct Function and the Authority.


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.

You will also possess a minimum of three (3) years working experience in the area of financial services, preferably within a Financial Institution or Credit Institution.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least seven (7) years working experience within a compliance or an investigative and/or analytical environment, 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 No;



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English


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Maltese

