Pre-Graduate Officer

The Enforcement Directorate plays a central role in safeguarding the integrity of Malta’s financial system. It is responsible for investigating potential breaches of financial services laws and regulations, assessing risks, and taking appropriate action to ensure firms and individuals remain compliant. Through timely interventions, administrative measures, and close collaboration with other supervisory teams, the directorate helps maintain market confidence and uphold the MFSA’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and consumer protection.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Assistant to support the Chief Officer of Enforcement. Within this role you will carry out the following duties:

• Assist in the preparation and organisation of reports, documents, and presentations for the Chief Officer.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, ensuring all necessary materials are prepared in advance.
• Maintain accurate records and files, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support the Chief Officer in project management tasks, tracking progress and deadlines.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Conduct research and compile data to assist in decision-making processes.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Head and/or as may be required by the MFSA from time to time based on the exigencies of the Authority.

About You

To qualify for this role, you will need to be currently reading for a first degree in any of the following subjects: Law, Banking & Finance, Criminology or any other related course.

To succeed within this role you should also have the following competencies:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and a proactive approach.

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.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 Privacy Notice on the MFSA webpage - https://www.mfsa.mt/privacy-notice/.

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.