Head of Trustees Supervision

• Defining and executing a long-term vision for the Trustees Supervision Function, focusing on where the MFSA needs to be and charting the path to get there.
• Developing and enhancing mechanisms for efficient and effective supervision within the sector.
• Promoting a compliance-driven culture across the industry, encouraging higher standards in the supervised entities.
• Representing the function and the Authority at both local and international forums, addressing issues relevant to trustees and fiduciary supervision.
• Ensuring the appropriate allocation of tasks and the achievement of set objectives for both individual team members and the function as a whole.
• Collaborating with other regulatory and management functions within the MFSA to ensure cohesive operations.
• Building and fostering strong relationships with other functions, promoting better communication and collaboration across the Authority.
• Leading, mentoring, and supporting team members, enabling them to develop the skills required to fulfil their responsibilities effectively.
• Delegating tasks appropriately to ensure the smooth running of the team.
• Managing recruitment, training, and performance appraisal processes in line with budgetary constraints.
• Ensuring employee retention and succession planning to maintain a well-structured and resilient team.
• Preparing and managing resource requests to meet the function’s needs.
• Maintaining up-to-date policies and procedures relevant to the function.
• Addressing any operational issues related to the function's affairs and handling any other duties as assigned by the Chief Officer Supervision.

We are looking for an experienced professional with a solid academic background in Law, Accountancy, Banking and Finance, Economics, or another related discipline.

The role requires:

• A qualification at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or higher, certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC), or an internationally recognised professional qualification of a comparable level.
• A postgraduate degree in a relevant field, which would be considered an asset.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a senior regulatory or supervisory role, preferably with twelve (12) years of total experience in the financial services sector.
• Alternatively, candidates with at least fourteen (14) years of relevant experience but without formal qualifications will also be considered.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities, with the capacity to define and manage priorities effectively.
• Proven negotiation skills.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset.