Senior Compliance Manager - Enforcement Section

Jobsplus Permit No: 911/2023

The Role

​The FIAU is looking for an experienced AML/CFT professional with a comprehensive understanding of the local AML/CFT enforcement framework. Strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record of team management are essential. The ideal candidate should also demonstrate excellent communication and decision-making skills, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and be capable of representing the FIAU effectively at both local and international forums.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible together with the Head of Section for the overall operations of the Section.
• Planning the operations and goals of the Section in a way that these meet the Section’s priorities, targets and deliverables. Managing and overseeing the Section’s daily operations, workstreams, and resources to maximise efficiency.
• Carry out performance appraisals and one-to-one meetings and to provide officials within the Section with guidance, support, leadership, and direction necessary to ensure that they can reach their goals.
• Maintain oversight of ongoing operations and supervise the implementation of Directives issued to subject persons. This by prioritising cases, participating in Compliance Monitoring Committees as necessary, review work done and ensure the desired quality is maintained and executing what is necessary to complete the required tasks.
• To oversee and provide guidance on court related matters in relation to enforcement actions taken by the FIAU’s Compliance Monitoring Committee.
• To monitor, follow up and review the work of the different teams within the Section to identify areas which need improvement, and to ensure that the quality of the work performed is satisfactory.
• Responsible for overseeing the upkeep and maintenance of the Enforcement Section’s Policies and Procedures.
• Supervise the management and upkeep of the Enforcement database.
• Provision of AML training and public awareness.
• Liaison with local and/or foreign supervisory authorities in relation to enforcement measures taken by the FIAU Compliance Monitoring Committee as necessary.
• Representing the FIAU or Malta in international and/or EU fora of AML/CFT relevance.
• Participating in working groups set up to draft standards in the AML/CFT sphere at the international and EU level.
• Fulfil any other duties delegated by the Director, Deputy Director and Head of Section.
  
  

Requirements

• An MQF Level 6 qualification preferably in Law, Accounting, Audit, Banking and Finance, Financial Services, Insurance, Economics, or any related subject.
• ​Seven (7) years of relevant work experience, of which at least three (3) years must have been in a managerial role.
• ​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 will be considered as an asset.
• Relevant work experience is considered to be an asset.
• ​Outstanding written and verbal communications skills in Maltese and English.
  
  

What we offer

• Health insurance group cover
• Life insurance group cover
• ​Work from home
• Sponsorship Training Scheme
• Training & Study Leave
• Family-friendly measures
• Team Building Events
• Free parking (first come first served)