Technical Expert (Forex)
About the Department
The Conduct Supervision Function is responsible for the setting up and implementation of the regulatory framework aiming to secure appropriate consumer protection in operations of licence holders in the financial services industry. The Conduct Supervision Function is projecting growth as it is gradually assuming a cross-sectorial function covering under its remit supervision in conduct of credit institutions, securities, as well as insurance undertakings and intermediaries.
About the Role
This role makes up part of the Investment Firms team within Conduct Supervision. These are some of the duties you will be undertaking:
- Acting as front line supervisor and technical point of reference to the Investment Firms Team in so far as Online Forex Trading, Contracts for Differences (CFDs) and similar online business models are concerned and the application of the relevant regulatory requirements as detailed in the Conduct of Business Rulebook and related ESMA literature;
- Provide an insight on the operational technicalities of the corresponding online platforms vis-à-vis the application of regulatory requirements;
- Lead and/or participate and/or support thematic reviews (including on-site inspections) undertaken by the team;
- Drive and support cases involving problematic Investment Firms from an offsite monitoring perspective and liaise with other Functions/sub-teams in raising recommendations, primarily to safeguard the interests of underlying investors;
- Contribute or lead policy related projects using technical knowledge and experience as well as project management skills;
- Communicate and liaise with license holders, national and foreign regulators as well as representing the Function in meetings as necessary.
- Assist in preparation of replies with regards to EU/ESMA questionnaires; and
- Undertake any other tasks as delegated by senior management in line with the exigencies of the Conduct Supervisory Function and the Authority.
About You
We are looking for candidates with solid academic background in a financial field or in another related background. A relevant Post Graduate Degree would be considered an asset.
The role calls for an academic qualification 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.
You will also possess a minimum of five (5) years working in a similar area.
If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least ten (10) years within a related area, we would still be interested in speaking with you.
