Junior Analyst (Authorisation)

About the Role

As a Junior Analyst within the authorisation team of the FinTech Supervision Function you will be expected to:

• Assess applications for authorisation under the Financial Institutions Act and Markets in Crypto-Assets Act, supervise licence holders under the said Acts and carry out other related work.
• Assist throughout the authorisation stage of prospective Licence Holders and the supervision of Licence Holders.
• Draft memoranda to be presented to the relevant decision-making bodies within the MFSA.
• Supporting a team of analysts with authorisation and supervisory workstreams.
• Assist in the authorisation and supervision processes in line with the related priorities established by the Authority.
• Assist in cross-functional projects and initiatives as necessary.
• Support in the development and maintenance of operational procedures.
• Keep abreast with developments in the areas of Financial Institutions and Crypto-Assets Services Providers.
• Coordinate with the various Functions and Directorates of the Authority in the handling of the various projects and tasks, as well as other Governmental bodies, when required.
• Undertake any other tasks or projects as delegated by line management, depending on the Authority's exigencies.

About You

We are looking for candidates with solid academic background in Accountancy or other relevant field of study in finance. 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 able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise and deliver quality work under pressure.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy of reports.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships, both internally within the Authority and with external stakeholders.
• Sound analytical skills.