Junior Analyst (Fintech Supervision)

Job Description
Job vacancy: Junior Analyst within Fintech Supervision in Grade 8
Job code: FTS/002/2022

About Fintech Supervision:
The FinTech Supervision Function within the Supervision Directorate of the MFSA is responsible for the supervision of the Virtual Financial Asset sector in Malta as well as providing cross-sectoral expertise on digital finance and FinTech-related policy and supervisory initiatives. The Function is also responsible for the development and implementation of the MFSA FinTech Strategy and Regulatory Sandbox.

The Role:
Within this role, you will be joining an analytical and multidisciplinary team of policy experts and supervisors.  As a Junior Analyst in Grade 8, you will be expected to be involved in the following tasks:

• Supporting the authorization and supervisory workstreams under the Virtual Financial Assets Act
• Assisting a team of analysts with research and data analysis  
• Compiling supervisory information for statistical purposes
• Coordinating with Supervisory Units, FIAU and Subject Persons 
• Other duties and tasks may be assigned by senior management

About You:
We are looking for candidates with solid academic backgrounds in Law, Finance, Accountancy, FinTech, Business Administration, Evidence-Based Management, and International Affairs and/or in a similar policy-oriented background or relevant experience.

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 recognized professional qualification at a comparable level. Possession of a post-graduate degree in a discipline relevant to the financial services sector would be considered an asset.

In the case that candidates do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but have at least five (5) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with them.

The following skill set is a must for this position:

• The ability to multi-task and work on own initiative;
• The ability to work in a team;
• Have a good knowledge of Excel;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Have the desire to learn.
• Knowledge and/or experience in virtual assets and innovative technologies would be considered an asset.

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 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: 654/2021

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.