Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit

The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit is the national central agency in Malta that is responsible for the collection, collation, processing, analysis and dissemination of information to combat money laundering and the funding of terrorism. The Unit became operational on 1 October 2002, when it was established by virtue of Legal Notice 297 of 2002. This legal notice brought into force the comprehensive amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (Act XXXI of 2001). Though set up as an agency within the ministry responsible for finance, the Unit has a separate judicial personality and operates autonomously from its own offices with its own staff. The responsibilities related to the governance of the Unit are divided among the Board of Governors and the Director, with the Board establishing the policy and the Director being tasked with the execution of that policy. The Director is also responsible for carrying out all other functions of the Unit not attributed to the Board by the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. He is assisted by permanent staff operating within six distinct sections responsible for Intelligence Analysis, Supervision and Enforcement, Legal Affairs, Corporate Services & People Performance and Culture, Policy and Quality Assurance, and Technology and Information Security.

About

Associate within the Enforcement Section

The Role

Are you passionate about upholding standards and ensuring compliance in the fight against financial crime? As an Associate within the Enforcement Section, you will play a key role in combating money laundering and terrorism financing while engaging in dynamic projects and collaborating with both local and international partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

Compliance Analysis & Case Preparation

Analyse compliance reports and submissions related to AML/CFT obligations.
Prepare cases for presentation before the FIAU’s Compliance Monitoring Committee (CMC).
Draft enforcement measures letters as required.
Ensure enforcement decisions and follow-up actions are fully implemented.
Supervise the implementation of directives issued to subject persons.

Guidance & Training

Draft, review, and issue targeted guidance papers to inform enforcement processes and raise public awareness.
Plan and deliver AML training sessions for both external and internal audiences.

Legal & Administrative Support

Prepare court files and attend FIAU court sittings as needed.
Keep management updated on enforcement activities and support ad-hoc projects as assigned.
Liaise with local and international supervisory authorities and represent the FIAU in international fora.
Fulfil any other duties delegated by senior management.

Requirements

An MQF Level 6 qualification in Law, Banking and Finance, Financial Services, Insurance, Accounting, Economics, Criminology, or in any other subject, with three (3) years of relevant work experience or
An MQF Level 5 qualification in in Law, Banking and Finance, Financial Services, Insurance, Accounting, Economics, Criminology, or in any other subject, with four (4) years of relevant work experience.
Applicants should be proficient in the laws that govern the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism in Malta and relevant international standards and EU legislation in the area.
Sound knowledge of the relevant EU Directives and related domestic legislation that govern financial, gaming and ancillary services, and familiarity with the operations of the financial services, gaming and other regulated sectors.
Experience in applying anti-money laundering and counter-funding of terrorism legislation.
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills in Maltese and English.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and office automation tools.

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