Senior Compliance Advisor

A key client of ours specialising in the financial and corporate sector is currently seeking to onboard a Senior Compliance Advisor to join their team of professionals:

Duties:

• Leading and contributing to financial crime compliance advisory projects, including the carrying out of process audits, gap analysis, simulated on-site inspections, the drafting and/or review of policies and procedures, the drafting and/or review of staff manuals, assistance with the drawing up and implementation of remediation plans and providing ongoing technical and operational assistance to MLROs and Compliance Officers.
• Assisting clients with the drawing up and updating of AML/CFT risk assessments.
• Carrying out reviews of the adequacy of policies and procedures and their implementation, and the drawing up of reports and remediation plans.
• Review of suspicious transactions, ongoing transaction monitoring, file reviews, account reviews, file remediation and the carrying out of customer risk assessments.
• Leading AML/CFT projects and providing support to team members to ensure that all projects are executed in a timely manner. 
• Coaching, mentoring, and guiding other advisors. 
• Delivering AML/CFT training workshops.
• Development and management of systems adopted by the department, ensuring their effectiveness and efficiency. 

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an AML/CFT role
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a senior position.
• Previous experience working with a regulatory/supervisory body or advisory firm will be considered an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent report writing skills and strong interpersonal skills

• A university degree or equivalent qualification in a related area
• Sound working knowledge of the laws governing the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism in Malta, the FIAU Implementing Procedures, the relevant EU legislation, and the international standards