Analyst (Trusts and CSPs Authorisations)

Job Description
Job Vacancy: Analyst (Trusts and CSPs Authorisations) within Conduct Supervision in Grade 7
Job code: CS/005/2021

About Conduct Supervision:
The Conduct Supervisory section is responsible for the setting up and implementation of the regulatory framework aiming to secure appropriate consumer protection in the operations of licence holders in the financial services industry. The Conduct Supervisory section with a cross-sectoral function covering under its remit supervision in the conduct of credit institutions, securities, trustees, company service providers, as well as insurance and pensions. The Conduct Supervision function comprises a team dedicated to the authorisation of trustees, other fiduciaries and company service providers.

The Role:
As Analyst, you will be entrusted with the below duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct first reviews of applications for authorisation to provide trustee or fiduciary services or to act as a company service provider, in compliance with the requirements of local law and regulations;
• Process appointments of approved positions as well as changes in qualifying shareholding of authorised trustees/fiduciaries or company service providers;
• Undertake second reviews of work as prepared by junior analysts in relation to an authorisation or approval;
• Participate in meetings with potential applicants or licensed entities that operate in the trusts and/or CSPs sectors;
• Dealing with regulatory queries as may be required;
• Communicate effectively and persuasively at the right level and establish effective working relationships with key internal and external
• stakeholders; and
• Carry out other ad-hoc activities as may be determined by the Senior Manager, such as participation in projects, maintain or develop procedures as required.

About You:
We are looking for candidates with solid academic background in trusts, company law and the provision of corporate services. 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. You will also possess a minimum of three (3) years working in the financial services. 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 of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

How to apply or query further information:
Candidates are to forward a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and an accompanying covering letter providing the motivation for the application.

Other Important 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 under MQRIC heading. The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with 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. 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 Permit: 569/2021

Malta Financial Services Authority:
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is the single regulator for financial services in Malta. It was established by law on 23 July 2002 taking over supervisory functions previously carried out by the Central Bank of Malta, the Malta Stock Exchange and the Malta Financial Services Centre. The Authority is a fully autonomous public institution and reports to Parliament on an annual basis.