Analyst (Data)

The Department

The Investment Services Supervision Function is responsible for the authorisation and supervision of investment services licence holders and recognised persons. The Data and Analytics Team is responsible for the oversight of the function’s supervisory returns received from license holders, as well as the management of internal data. The oversight of such data is carried through technical tools such as dashboards. The team also focuses on ensuring data quality assurance within the function, and policy-related work.

The Role

• Analyse investment funds and investment firms returns data in relation to investment funds and investment firms, including the assessment of data for data quality issues, liaising internally to ensure that data quality is consistent and satisfactory.
• Build and maintain automated supervisory dashboards used by the supervision teams.
• Assist supervisory teams with any ad-hoc data requests that might crop up from time to time using SQL,
• Actively evaluate internal systems and procedures and assess where such systems and processes can be automated or improved by integrating innovative solutions that position the Authority as a leader in technological adoption through the use of tools such as Python and SQL.
• Assist in testing of ongoing projects to ensure that deliverables are delivered according to specifications.
• Liaise with other functions within the Authority, such as the IT and data functions to ensure alignment of scope and requirements of ongoing projects.
• Assist in the quarterly management information, including collection of data, data quality analysis, and maintenance of the management information dashboard.  
• Undertake other supervisory tasks or projects as delegated by line management.

About You

We are looking for candidates with solid academic background in Business and IT, Accountancy, Economics or any finance related background. Knowledge of database querying and financial reporting is a must. Previous experience using Microsoft PowerBi and/or a background in local and EU investment services legislation, in particular the reporting technical standards would be considered as an asset for this role.

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 experience in the area related to the role. 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.

You should also possess the following skill set:

• ability to multi-task, work on own initiative and identify key areas for improvement and operational efficiency;
• attention to detail and exercise professional scepticism
• excellent verbal, presentation and communication skills;
• ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure; and
• sound analytical, negotiation and judgemental skills.

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 comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at 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 on www.ncfhe.gov.mt 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 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; 696/2024