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Risk & Compliance Lead

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full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Sliema • Malta

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Salary

💰 €65,000 - €80,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Maintain and improve compliance and risk frameworks per MFSA requirements
  • Act as main contact with MFSA and other entities
  • Stay updated on regulatory developments in Malta and the EU
  • Ensure policies, procedures, and controls comply with AML/CFT, conduct, and other legislation
  • Manage regulatory reporting, submissions, and ongoing compliance obligations
  • Maintain enterprise-wide risk management framework: risk registers, KRIs, and control monitoring
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop risk metrics and reporting
  • Provide structured reporting to senior management and the Board
  • Monitor, train, and report on financial crime risks
  • Support internal and external audits and advise management on regulatory, risk, and compliance matters

Requirements

  • University degree in Law, Finance, Risk, Compliance, or related field
  • Obtaining MFSA PQ status is a requirement
  • Professional certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, risk/compliance diplomas) are a plus
  • 5+ years in risk/compliance within financial services or fintech in Malta (EMI, payments, banking, or e-money preferred)
  • Fluency in English both written and spoken
  • Proven experience with MFSA regulatory frameworks and supporting inspections/submissions
  • Independent, senior-level experience; strong stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and high integrity
  • Knowledge of EU directives, risk frameworks, and compliance controls
  • Experience within a regulated Maltese entity (EMI/PI/financial institution) is a plus.
Benefits
  • Wellness contribution
  • Private health insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
risk managementregulatory reportingrisk assessmentsAML/CFT compliancerisk metricscontrol monitoringcompliance frameworksfinancial crime risk monitoringstructured reportingstakeholder management
Soft Skills
independencecommercial awarenessintegritycommunicationtrainingadvisory skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingleadership
Certifications
MFSA PQ statusICA certificationACAMS certificationrisk/compliance diplomas