Junior Assistant (Supervisory Quality Assurance)

Job Description
Job vacancy: Junior Assistant within Supervisory Quality Assurance
Job code: SQA/001/2021

About Supervisory Quality Assurance:
The main objective of the Supervisory Quality Assurance function is to provide top management with assurance that supervision is being carried out in the most effective and efficient manner, consistently (i.e. harmonised/proportional practices across different licensed entities and, in some cases, also on a cross-sectorial basis) and in line with best practice. Without the SQA function, such assurance remains solely the responsibility of the supervisors within the supervision functions. However, the SQA function offers a further second line of defence by carrying out independent horizontal quality reviews on ongoing procedures and also assessing and providing recommendations for new projects in the pipeline.

The Role:
As a Junior Assistant within the Supervisory Quality Assurance Function you will be carrying out the following duties:

• Assisting in Supervisory Quality Assurance related projects;
• Conducting research and reviews in relation to the specific regulatory or supervisory issues across a number of sectors;
• Compiling and drafting documents under the guidance of the team;
• Undertaking any other tasks as delegated by the Head and management team of the Function, depending on the Authority's exigencies.

About You:

• We are looking for candidates who are in the process of completing an undergraduate degree in Law, Banking & Finance, Commerce or in any other qualification related to financial services;
• You will be expected to have the ability to manage competing priorities and a challenging workload and basic knowledge of the financial services framework in Malta;
• You are also expected to be a confident individual who is flexible, dynamic, and have a critical and analytical mindset;
• Excellent written and spoken communication, as well as presentation skills, are a must.

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: 45/2021

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.