Job Details

Job description:
Our client is looking for a Compliance Officer to join the Internal Compliance Team working mainly on Compliance, AML and CFT.
 
Responsibilities:
 

• Undertaking customer onboarding due diligence and overseeing ongoing monitoring of transactions.
• Providing internal support to the entities within the Group in the development of procedures and the application of those procedures, including the provision of guidance and advice.
• Assisting the Group MLRO in the fulfilment of the relevant AML/CFT obligations, including the collection of information in respect of suspicious transactions.
• Reviewing customer files and updating of information.
• Carrying out searches and screening.
• Communication with customers to update customer due diligence.
• Carrying out customer risk assessments.
• Assisting with the periodical reporting to competent authorities.
• Where required, carrying out customer due diligence for the clients of the Group and participating in off-site projects undertaken at clients of the Group.
• Provide support and assistance in the internal coordination of regulatory examinations.
• Assistance in the development and management of systems adopted by the department, ensuring their effectiveness and efficiency.
• AML/CFT training to employees of the Group, associated firms, and clients of the Group.

 
Requirements:
 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an AML/CFT role.
• A university degree or equivalent qualification in a related field.
• Sound working knowledge of the laws governing the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism in Malta, the FIAU Implementing Procedures, the relevant EU legislation, and the international standards.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization.
• Work with minimal supervision, to be able to prioritise and deliver quality work within tight time frames.

If interested, kindly reach out to Joelle Abela via email: [email protected] or give us a call on 27204518