Analyst (Finance)

Malta Financial Services Authority is currently looking to recruit an Analyst (Finance) to join their team on a temporary basis.

About the Role
During the Employment Period, the Employee shall carry out the following duties:

• Coordinate and/or undertake duties of an analytical nature about periodic financial data submitted by licence holders in line with their statutory obligations emanating from their operating licences
• Monitor the business performance of licence holders together with their level of compliance in line with applicable regulatory standards and financial obligations emanating from the Insurance and Pensions legal framework
• Identify potential risks about operations and capital adequacy
• Identify any further action that might be necessary on the MFSA's part as a result of the surveillance process
• ‘Ad hoc' assignments related to specific regulatory and supervisory issues related to capital adequacy and solvency that arise from time to time
• To report on the outcome of such assignments as may be appropriate and necessary
• Participate in on-site compliance visits.

About You:
We are looking for applicants with a solid Accountancy academic background.

The role calls for an academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level. A relevant postgraduate qualification would be considered as an asset.

The applicant is also to possess a minimum of three (3) years’ proven work experience, preferably in the insurance sector and in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to the financial sector, particularly in the area of insurance. Candidates with longer working experience relevant to the role will be preferred.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least seven (7) years working experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

Soft skills required:

• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess organisational skills
• Ability to listen actively and work on one’s initiative as deemed necessary
• Sound analytical and negotiation skills
• Conversant with the interpretation of finance statements.

Other Information:
The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on the comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at the application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such an interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website at www.ncfhe.gov.mt under the MQRIC heading.

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is by Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage www.mfsa.mt.

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate's appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.

Public Call No; 580/2024