Junior Compliance Analyst - Regulatory Compliance

We are a leading financial institution, a key player in the Maltese market and part of a highly diversified multi-national group of companies. Employing a team of 270 employees, the Bank offers a full range of lending and savings solutions to both personal and business customers. We strive to offer a highly personalised service through our network of thirteen retail branches spread across the Maltese Islands. 

We're a team of inspired people who believe that opportunities start with a conversation. 

Join our dynamic Regulatory Compliance team, where you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring our operations meet evolving local and international regulations. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a career in banking while driving impactful regulatory change. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, keeping up with evolving regulations, and ensuring best practices. You'll face exciting challenges as you help keep the bank on the leading edge of compliance.

As a Junior Compliance Analyst, you will receive coaching and mentoring from management, including the Head of Regulatory Compliance, with opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a supportive, flexible work environment. Enjoy the stability of a full-time role with room for personal growth.

The Junior Compliance Analyst will need to support the RCD Team and Compliance Officer in:

• Collaborating with departments to promote a culture of compliance across the Bank;
• Working alongside diverse teams across the Bank, building relationships with key departments, such as Risk, Legal, and IT;
• Liaising and maintaining excellent working relationships with stakeholders of all levels, providing guidance, assistance, and advice on regulatory matters;
• Assist in identifying, documenting and assessing the compliance risks associated with the Bank's operations;
• Monitoring regulatory horizons to ensure that the Bank is always proactive towards upcoming regulatory changes; 
• Carrying out preliminary impact and gap analysis’ and assist in the implementation of legislation that will impact the Bank;
• Monitor compliance performance and regulatory deadlines;
• Supporting with the development and implementation of the Annual Compliance Plan, ensuring compliance across the different departments of the Bank with the requirements of legislations and internal policies through an oversight programme that includes testing, monitoring and reporting compliance and performance to all effective legislations; 
• Assisting with the compilation of the RCD department’s regular and ad-hoc reporting requirements for management information purposes as well as reporting to the Executive Committee, and Risk & Compliance Committee;
• Monitoring of any open findings emanating from internal reviews as well as any regulatory findings;
• Supporting the Regulatory Compliance Team and the Compliance Officer with Arbiter complaints as well as effect oversight and monitoring of the Bank’s complaints process, ensuring timely and complete mitigations, where reasonable;
• When required, supporting the Data Protection Officer for the Bank including investigating potential breaches and handling of Data Subject Requests; and
• Assisting with any other duties that may be required to achieve and exceed the functions objectives as defined from time to time. 

The Junior Compliance Analyst will need to:

• have excellent communication and problem analysis skills;
• have accuracy and attention to detail;
• have teamwork and organisation skills;
• have the ability to work under pressure and on multiple tasks at any one time;
• have the ability to work on own initiative and have high-level of negotiation skills in order to implement the best solutions for the Bank and still remain compliant with regulations; 
• meet strict deadline and have the ability to multi-task; and
• preferably have good knowledge on Banking & Payments legislation, as well as ICT Risk and Cybersecurity legislation; and
• be proficient in Microsoft Office application.

• Ongoing personal development;
• Preferential interest rates on home loans, personal loans and home value loans;
• Comprehensive support for academic advancement through fully subsidized staff study loans;
• Private clinic health insurance coverage, extendable to dependants;
• Life insurance and personal accident cover;
• Free ophthalmic examinations;
• Private counselling sessions in collaboration with Richmond Foundation;
• Additional half-day leave for birthday celebrations;
• Annual performance appraisals and salary reviews;
• €250 annual wellness allowance;
• Complimentary mammogram screenings for female employees aged over 40 and PSA screenings for male employees aged over 40;
• Flexible work arrangements (role permitting); and
• Various corporate discounts.

BNF Bank plc is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.