Immigration Advisor

Job Description

Company Introduction

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage enquiries from high-net-worth individuals and families, assessing their requirements and suitability for the relevant immigration programmes;
• Advise prospective clients on available residence and citizenship pathways, including eligibility criteria, timelines, investment and property requirements, tax considerations, family dependants, and due diligence expectations;
• Develop and maintain relationships with professional introducers, including private banks, family offices, wealth managers, tax advisors, law firms, and international migration agents;
• Prepare client proposals and engagement documentation and discuss commercial terms with prospective clients;
• Represent the firm during client meetings and relevant industry events, both locally and internationally;
• Manage prospective client pipelines from initial enquiry through to engagement, while monitoring and reporting on conversion;
• Contribute to business development and wider strategic initiatives;
• Manage residence and citizenship applications throughout the full application lifecycle;
• Review source of wealth and source of funds documentation to ensure applications are appropriately supported prior to submission;
• Coordinate due diligence processes and address queries, requests for clarification, and findings raised by the relevant authorities;
• Manage the qualifying requirements associated with applications, including property arrangements, contributions, donations, insurance, and supporting documentation;
• Liaise with relevant Maltese authorities and public bodies throughout the application process;
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates and managing expectations regarding application progress and timelines;
• Contribute to internal training initiatives and regulatory updates produced by the firm.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with Malta’s high-value residence programmes and citizenship frameworks;
• Direct experience preparing and reviewing source of wealth, source of funds, and due diligence documentation for high-net-worth applicants;
• Previous experience in a client-facing advisory capacity;
• A Degree in Law, or a strong background in tax or private client advisory, will be considered an asset;
• Previous exposure to residence or citizenship programmes in other jurisdictions, including Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, the Caribbean, or the UAE, will be considered an asset;
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to advise international private clients professionally.

Personal Skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to independently manage multiple active client files;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong attention to detail and professional judgement;
• Proactive and self-motivated approach to work;
• Strong client relationship and expectation-management skills;
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.