Senior Manager (Office of Chief Officer Enforcement)

Job Description
Job vacancy: Senior Manager (Office of Chief Officer Enforcement) in Grade 5
Job code: COE/001/2022 

About Office of Chief Officer Enforcement:
The Office of the Chief Officer Enforcement assists the Chief Officer Enforcement in the management of the Enforcement Directorate which houses the Enforcement function responsible for investigations and enforcement action as well as the Due Diligence function responsible for ensuring that persons authorised to take on approved positions within a licensed entity are fit and proper.

The Role:
As Senior Manager within the Office of the Chief Officer Enforcement, you will be responsible for the following:

• Offer assistance to the Chief Officer Enforcement in the day-to-day management of the directorate;
• Coordinate work across the Enforcement Directorate, providing direction and strategic input where necessary;
• Assist in the development of management goals and objectives;
• Provide periodic updates and reports to the Chief Officer Enforcement on the status of current and outstanding work within the directorate, providing input and recommendations where necessary;
• Follow up with the different functions of the Enforcement Directorate on action points and deliverables on regulatory matters and critical enforcement cases;
• Act as the main point of reference of the Chief Officer Enforcement with the supervisory functions and other directorates within the Authority;
• Prepare and/or vet documentation and communication for the Chief Officer Enforcement;
• Represent the Chief Officer Enforcement in projects and meetings, as delegated;
• Represent the MFSA in EU and international fora and engage with other competent authorities, as necessary;
• Support the Heads of the different functions within the Enforcement directorate; and
• Handle any other duties as assigned by the Chief Officer Enforcement and/or as may be required by the MFSA from time to time, as required by the exigencies of the Authority.

About You:

• We are looking for candidates with a solid academic background in Financial Services. Candidates in possession of a legal academic background will be considered an asset.
• 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 eight (8) years of working experience in the area related to the role. 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 fifteen (15) 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 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.

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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.