AML Manager

• Our client is a leading financial firm.

• Support the execution of the AML Monitoring Programme, ensuring effective implementation
• Oversee daily AML operations, providing guidance and coaching to the team
• Stay updated on regulatory changes related to the Financial Institutions Act, including subsidiary legislation and directives from MFSA, the Central Bank, and the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit
• Act as a liaison with external regulatory bodies, enforcement agencies, and relevant counterparties
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) as required
• Keep up to date with AML regulations, emerging fraud trends, and industry best practices to enhance operational processes and system monitoring
• Supervise the AML team’s daily tasks, ensuring adherence to the Customer Acceptance Policy and Transaction Monitoring Policy for both retail and corporate clients
• Analyze financial transactions to identify and prevent fraudulent activities, including payment irregularities and unusual account patterns, while refining monitoring procedures
• Continuously assess AML and fraud prevention measures, recommending improvements to operational processes and system controls
• Conduct training sessions and provide ongoing support to team members, key personnel, and stakeholders
• Report key performance indicators and ongoing monitoring updates to the Head of Department, assisting with Board of Directors reporting
• Contribute to remediation projects, including case sampling and assessments
• Assist in evaluating the risks associated with outsourcing arrangements and third-party ICT providers
• Support the implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act and related regulatory requirements.

• Ideally possess a degree in Compliance, Law, Banking & Finance, or another relevant field with appropriate qualifications
• Capable of assessing compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), and business risks, and implementing effective solutions to mitigate these risks.

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to produce reports
• Exhibits a strong moral character and professional integrity
• Works effectively within a team, shows initiative when needed, and knows when to escalate issues to management
• Displays meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

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