Senior Associate - Quality Control (Supervision)

Our client, operating within the public sector, is currently looking to recruit a Senior Associate – Quality Control to join their team. Reporting to senior management, the selected candidate will support the quality assurance and oversight of supervisory activities, ensuring adherence to AML/CFT regulatory standards and internal procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that internal policies, procedures, and working practices are well documented, regularly updated, and effectively communicated.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of an annual quality control plan, including reviews of supervisory work and AML/CFT compliance examinations.
• Performing quality checks on compliance examination reports and supporting the follow-up of corrective actions to address identified shortcomings.
• Participating in committees and contributing to discussions related to compliance examination outcomes.
• Delivering internal training on supervision-related policies and procedures.
• Coordinating with Managers within the Supervision Section to ensure accurate recording of supervisory activities for reporting and statistical purposes.
• Liaising and cooperating with local Competent Authorities, including the Malta Financial Services Authority, Malta Gaming Authority, Sanctions Monitoring Board, Malta Police, and others as required.
• Supporting coordination with local and international supervisory authorities, including engagement with European Central Bank and European Banking Authority platforms.
• Assisting senior leadership in driving the strategic direction of the Supervision Section and enhancing supervisory effectiveness.
• Providing support on ad hoc projects such as the National Risk Assessment and development of case management systems.
• Assisting with questionnaires, evaluations, and assessments conducted by local and international bodies such as the EU, Egmont, MONEYVAL, and FATF.
• Representing the organisation in international meetings, workshops, and fora.
• Carrying out any other duties as may be assigned by senior management.

Requirements:

• MQF Level 6 qualification in Audit, Accounting, Economics, Financial Services, Banking, Law, or a related field, with a minimum of 4 years’ relevant experience; OR
• MQF Level 5 qualification in a related field, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT legislation in Malta, EU frameworks, and international standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills.
• Experience in audit, quality control, or quality assurance will be considered an asset.
• Ability to work collaboratively and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits:

• Annual increments
• Performance bonus of up to 15% of annual gross salary.
• Flexible working arrangements, including one day of remote work per week after six months.
• Health and life insurance
• Training and study support
• Family-friendly measures
• Various Allowances