Junior Analyst (Onsite Team)

About the Department

Financial Crime Compliance is a dedicated AML/CFT Supervisory Function established to strengthen the MFSA’s role in preventing the use and involvement of Licence Holders in money laundering and financing of terrorism. The function is split into two focused teams; Onsite & Offsite. The Onsite Team operates alongside the FIAU in conducting AML related supervisory inspections on Licence Holders. The Offsite and Risk Analysis Team is dedicated to mitigating and detecting risks through constantly monitoring authorised persons.

About the Role

You will form part of the Onsite Team having the following duties:

• Conducting onsite visits in the supervision of AML/CFT Compliance of financial services licence holders;
• Coordination with the MFSA Supervisory Functions, the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) and any other applicable external stake holders;
• Coordination with Subject Persons;
• Carrying out pre-visit preparatory work;
• Analysis of documentation;
• Carrying out post-visit work – assisting in the preparation of visit reports and findings letters;
• Attending meetings with Subject Persons as necessary;
• Assisting in the compilation of supervisory information for statistical purposes;
• Attend training and technical meetings internally, at FIAU and other Authorities;
• Assist in ad hoc investigatory work;
• Assist in completing projects and working with the team as needed;
• Fostering a good working relationship with internal and external stakeholders, while maintaining high quality standard of work throughout.

You will also 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

You will hold qualification at MQF Level 6 or higher in financial services, accountancy, law, risk, criminology or in any other relevant field.

If you do not have the necessary academic qualifications but have at least five (5) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

You will also have the below skillset:

• A sound knowledge of anti-money laundering legislation
• Knowledge of other financial services legislation
• Proven ability to work within a team
• Analytical skills.
• High level of integrity

Other Important 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.

Public Call Permit: 1169/2025