Compliance Manager

Job Description

Company Introduction

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the company complies with MFSA and FIAU regulations, including all AML/CFT requirements;
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on business operations;
• Maintain, review, and update internal compliance policies and procedures;
• Implement and manage AML/CFT frameworks, covering customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening;
• Assist the MLRO in preparing reports and liaising with regulatory authorities;
• Prepare and submit required regulatory filings and respond to queries from regulators;
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and identify gaps in processes;
• Develop and maintain internal controls to mitigate compliance risks;
• Deliver compliance training to employees across the organization;
• Foster a strong culture of compliance throughout the company;
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and senior management to integrate compliance into business processes.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance, Law, Criminology, or a related discipline;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a compliance role, preferably within a CSP or financial services environment;
• Strong understanding of Maltese regulatory frameworks, including AML/CFT legislation;
• Experience interacting with the MFSA and FIAU is an advantage;
• Professional certifications such as ICA or ACAMS are desirable.

Personal Skills

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and assess their operational impact;
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain high ethical standards;
• Strong problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail;
• Clear and effective communicator, capable of explaining regulatory requirements to non-specialists;
• Ability to lead compliance initiatives and influence organizational behavior;
• Confident in engaging with senior management and proactive in identifying compliance issues and proposing solutions;
• Flexible and adaptable to changing regulatory environments;
• Collaborative mindset, able to work across departments to integrate compliance into business processes;
• Willingness to support, guide, and mentor junior compliance staff.