Compliance Officer

Our client within the corporate and trust services industry is seeking to recruit a Compliance Officer to join the team. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day compliance function, with a strong focus on client onboarding, ongoing monitoring, and file reviews, within a regulated Company Service Providers (CSP) and Trustees environment.

Duties include:

• assist with the onboarding of new clients in line with Maltese AML/CFT legislation, MFSA and FIAU requirement
•  Perform customer due diligence (CDD), and risk assessments for new clients
• Review and verify documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance
•  Identify and escalate AML/CFT risks and red flags to senior compliance team members where necessary
• Assist in the annual review and periodic review of existing client files
• Support the execution of periodic file reviews to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory obligation
•  Update risk assessments and client profiles based on changes in client circumstances or risk exposure
•  Support the compliance team in maintaining AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist in responding to internal compliance queries and regulatory requests
• Help ensure adherence to internal compliance frameworks, procedures, and best practices
• Maintain accurate and well-organised compliance records and files

Requirements

• 2–3 years’ experience in a compliance, AML, or regulatory role within Malta
• Sound knowledge of Maltese AML/CFT legislation, FIAU Implementing Procedures, and MFSA regulations
• Experience in client onboarding and ongoing monitoring
• Experience within Company Service Providers (CSP) and/or Trustees sectors is a strong asset
• Experience within financial services is required