Risk and Compliance Officer

Windcave

Risk & Compliance Officer leading compliance activities and ensuring regulations in Malta for fintech leader. Collaborating with global compliance teams and serving as local DPO.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeBirkirkara • 🇲🇹 MaltaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Malta compliance lead, overseeing all compliance activities and reporting to the MFSA and BoM
Prepare and deliver reports for the Board of Directors and executive stakeholders
Develop and maintain risk and compliance programs aligned with Maltese regulations and Windcave global standards
Ensure policies, procedures, and controls are up to date and effectively implemented
Oversee enterprise-wide risk management processes
Act as the local Data Protection Officer (DPO) and liaise with the global DPO to ensure GDPR compliance
Coordinate internal/external audits and regulatory reviews
Facilitate staff training on risk, compliance, and data protection matters
Provide daily compliance and regulatory support to local teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of experience in compliance/risk roles within the payments or financial services industry
Strong working knowledge of MFSA regulations, BoM reporting requirements, and board governance processes
Experience in liaising with regulators and handling audits
Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Maltese is a plus)
Strong understanding of GDPR and data protection regulations
Experience with payment systems, banking networks, and acquiring would be advantageous
Relevant qualifications in law, business, finance, or compliance (a law degree is a plus)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hybrid work arrangement
Career path in a fast-growing global fintech company
Supportive global compliance structure with local autonomy
Collaborative team environment and mentoring opportunities
Regular social events and team building activities
Diverse, energetic and friendly team environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

compliancerisk managementGDPRdata protectionaudit coordinationreportingpolicy developmentregulatory supportpayments systemsbanking networks

Soft Skills

communicationindependencetraining facilitationstakeholder engagementorganizational skills

Certifications

law degreecompliance qualifications