Junior Assistant (DD)

Junior Assistant - Due Diligence

About the Department

The Due Diligence Function is responsible for conducting due diligence checks on persons being proposed to take on approved positions within entities licensed by the MFSA. This necessitates a close collaboration between the different Functions of the MFSA both of a supervisory and regulatory capacity in order to carry out its work more effectively. Among its many duties, the Function is responsible for carrying out probity screenings in relation to all qualifying shareholders as well key functionaries within a licensed entity. The Due Diligence Function is responsible for carrying out ongoing checks, on a risk-based approach, to verify that approved persons are still of good repute.

About the Role

You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary passionate team.

Your will be responsible for supporting in the following areas:-

• Communication, support and customer service of internal and external stakeholders
• Collation, analysation, and processing of data.
• Ensuring data and records are kept up to date.
• Brainstorming, coordination, promotion and delivery of events, projects, and/or activities.
• Other duties according to exigencies as may be required.

About You

You are a dynamic team player who is energetic and motivated to contribute with creative solutions.

You will have a passion in Financial Services, Criminology and currently in the stage of obtaining a qualification in the relevant field at National Qualification Framework Level 5 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.

If this is you, we look forward to speaking with you.

Other 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.

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. 

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.