AML Officer

About Our Client
Our Client operates within the gaming regulatory sector and plays a pivotal role in supervising industry practices to ensure integrity, transparency, and player protection. The organisation is committed to maintaining a secure and well-regulated environment while supporting the sustainable development of the gaming industry.

Role Overview
This role sits within the Financial Crime Compliance function and focuses on monitoring and evaluating adherence to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations. The successful candidate will contribute to regulatory oversight activities by assessing licensed operators, reviewing compliance frameworks, and supporting enforcement through structured examinations and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Liaison: Engage with licensed operators, internal teams, and external authorities to address matters relating to financial crime compliance and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Documentation Review: Assess key compliance materials, including risk frameworks, onboarding standards, and internal control policies, to evaluate their adequacy and effectiveness.
• Compliance Examinations: Conduct detailed reviews and inspections of licensed entities to determine adherence to applicable AML/CFT requirements, both independently and in collaboration with relevant authorities.
• Reporting and Findings: Prepare structured and insightful reports outlining observations, risks, and recommendations arising from compliance reviews.
• File Management: Maintain well-organised and compliant records of examinations in line with internal documentation standards and policies.
• Fit and Proper Assessments: Evaluate the competence and suitability of nominated compliance officers within licensed entities, ensuring they meet the expected regulatory standards.
• Additional Duties: Support the wider team with ad hoc tasks and responsibilities as required within a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

• Education: A Degree (MQF Level 6 or equivalent) is required; candidates holding an MQF Level 5 qualification will also be considered if supported by relevant experience.
• Experience: A minimum of two years’ experience within a similar compliance, regulatory, or financial crime-related role.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required to succeed in this role. The ability to communicate in Maltese would be an asset.
• Communication Skills: Ability to present complex findings clearly and effectively, both in written reports and verbal discussions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build professional relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of AML/CFT legislation and regulatory frameworks within Malta and the European Union.
• Organisation: Capable of managing multiple assignments, maintaining structured documentation, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates accountability, initiative, and a proactive approach to achieving targets and maintaining high standards of work.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify risks, interpret data, and propose practical solutions.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Working Hours: Flexible working arrangements with the possibility to work remotely for up to three days per week, in line with company policy and performance expectations.
• Other Benefits: Private health insurance, annual fitness allowance, study and exam leave, partial funding for professional development, and structured annual salary increases.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic and expanding organisation.

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