AML Manager

Our well-established client within the fintech industry is seeking to recruit for an AML Manager. 

Duties include: 

• support the implementation and continuous improvement of the AML Monitoring Programme.
• Oversee daily AML monitoring activities, ensuring adherence to compliance policies and providing guidance and coaching to the team.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments, including amendments to the Financial Institutions Act, subsidiary legislation, and directives issued by the MFSA, Central Bank, and Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit.
• Act as a liaison with external regulatory bodies, enforcement agencies, and relevant counterparties as needed.
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) or equivalent filings as required.
• Monitor and review financial transactions to identify and prevent fraudulent activities, payment anomalies, and suspicious patterns, while enhancing monitoring rules and controls.
• Ensure compliance with the Customer Acceptance Policy and Transaction Monitoring Policy for both retail and corporate clients.
• Stay informed on AML regulations, emerging fraud trends, and industry best practices, recommending improvements to systems and operational processes.
• Provide training and ongoing support to the AML team, as well as key internal stakeholders.
• track and report key performance indicators (KPIs), escalating issues to the Head of Department (HoD) and contributing to Board of Directors (BoD) reporting.
• Assist with remediation projects
• Contribute to risk assessments related to outsourcing arrangements and third-party ICT providers.
• Support the implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) 

• Candidates must hold strong AML experience
• Experience in leading a small team
• Able to analyze situations for compliance, AML and business risk, and implement solutions to address and mitigate such risks
• Experience within an AML role within the financial services is required
• Excellent written and oral communication in English

• In a posession of an AML Certificate