Senior Compliance Executive

Our client, a reputable Corporate Services Provider in Malta, is looking to recruit a Senior Compliance Executive.

The successful candidate will form part of a dynamic team that handles a predominantly international clientele operating across a wide range of industries as well as the firm’s private clients. The role is therefore ideal for someone who wishes to broaden their experience and take on a challenge.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, review and maintain client due diligence documentation, ensuring robust due diligence standards in line with regulatory requirements and internal onboarding procedures.
• Carry out client risk assessments at onboarding stage and on an ongoing basis.
• Perform Enhanced Due Diligence on higher-risk clients and scenarios in line with the PMLFTR and FIAU Implementing Procedures.
• Apply internal client acceptance criteria, ensuring alignment with the Company’s risk appetite and risk management framework.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of client relationships, ensuring that client profiles, risk ratings, and supporting documentation remain accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Conduct and/or review sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screenings; analyse alerts, identify potential ML/FT risks, and prepare structured risk-based assessments with clear recommendations.
• Client re-evaluations in line with our quality and risk management policies.
• Liaise with relevant internal departments to obtain information, provide guidance, and ensure compliance with AML/CFT procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including physical files and electronic systems.
• Support statutory compliance obligations (where applicable), ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal standards.
• Assist with the management of internal audit procedures, practices and documentation.
• Support the development, implementation, and periodic review of AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Assist and support junior compliance team members, fostering professional development and maintaining high standards of performance.
• Assist with the delivery of AML and CFT training, promoting a strong compliance culture throughout the organisation.
• Identify and escalate potentially suspicious activities to the MLRO.
• Ensure adherence to applicable AML/CFT legal and regulatory requirements, including Maltese and EU frameworks, and relevant sanctions regimes.
• Support ad hoc compliance projects, reporting requirements, and departmental initiatives as required.

Requirements:

• At Least two to three years experience working within AML/CFT compliance, experience within a CSP, or regulated environment will be considered an asset.
• Entry level qualifications in AML and evidence of training completed would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Financial Services Industry regulations and standards whilst having strong knowledge of the Maltese corporate service providers regulatory framework, company and trust law and AML / CFT regulations.
• Knowledge in Due diligence & AML functions & practices.
• Excellent communication skills especially in English, both verbal and written.
• Strong risk assessment and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret regulations and apply them effectively in a business context.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and comfort in making decisions independently but also being able to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.