Compliance & AML Associate

A client of ours specialised within Financial Services is looking to onboard a Compliance & AML Associate to join their team:

Duties:

• Support the Compliance function in all matters, also conducting scheduled reviews of internal policies and procedures, updating them in line with company requirements 
• Perform customer due diligence, risk assessments, and compliance verification, ensuring adherence to corporate governance best practices
• Assist relevant departments with client onboarding processes, ensuring full KYC/AML compliance.
• Assist the Company Secretary in organising and delivering requirements for board meetings, board committees, and annual general meetings.
• Undertake periodic reviews of client files, maintaining all relevant compliance registers and files and ensuring continuous compliance with company policies
• Stay abreast with developments in AML/CFT legislation, regulations and guidance, ensuring timely implementation of changes
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Company, and prepare / submit FIAU risk evaluation questionnaires in line with regulatory expectations

Requirements

• A good team player, capable of collaboration in a fast-paced environment, maintaining accuracy and quality to deadlines.
• Minimum of 2 years’ local experience in an AML/compliance or regulatory role, preferably within financial services
• Familiarity with Maltese regulatory reporting, and solid knowledge of Malta AML/CFT legislation and FIAU and MFSA reporting obligations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and ideally in Maltese
• Ability to build relationships effectively in the immediate team, the group’s Compliance function, and the wider business, as required

Education and Experience

• First degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, Accountancy or related field
• Would ideally be in possession of professional qualifications such as ICA Diploma in AML or CAMS

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance