Senior Compliance Executive

Our client, a well-establish CSP, is looking for a Senior Compliance Executive who will play a key role in supporting and strengthening the firm’s compliance and AML/CFT framework.

The individual will work closely with the MLRO and the Compliance Officer on client onboarding, ongoing monitoring, internal compliance matters, and regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in handling Group KYC and compliance requests, particularly family-related matters.
• Manage onboarding and screening processes for Group-related entities.
• Lead onboarding of non-Group clients, including conducting enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients (source of wealth, source of funds, nature and purpose of business
• relationships, etc.).
• Ensure that all KYC systems and client records (both physical and electronic) are accurate, complete, and kept up to date.
• Act as a point of contact for client queries and provide timely support on compliance related requests.
• Serve as an internal point of contact for compliance matters across the organisation.
• Support the MLRO and Compliance Officer in fulfilling their responsibilities, including assisting with reporting, monitoring, and regulatory obligations.
• Provide guidance and support to internal staff on compliance-related queries and processes.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in compliance, AML/CFT, or KYC within a CSP, financial services firm, or regulated environment.
• Relevant qualification in compliance, AML, law, finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations and regulatory expectations, particularly within the Maltese regulatory framework.
• Exposure to AML/CFT regulations and regulatory expectations within the UK regulatory framework is considered an asset.
• Experience handling high-risk onboarding and enhanced due diligence processes.
• Familiarity with KYC and screening systems/software.
• Confident, proactive, and easy to work with, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Commercially astute and detail oriented.
• Strong analytical, communication, and time management skills.
• Proactive, with the ability to operate independently in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits:

• Wide exposure on both local and international clients in various industries.
• Competitive salary packages commensurate to the candidate's qualifications and experience.
• Flexible working conditions.
• A collaborative, ambitious team culture.
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progress within the firm.