Financial Crime Compliance Officer

Discipline: Compliance
Contact name: Francesca Buhagiar

Contact email: [email protected]
Job ref: 15165
Published: about 3 years ago
Our client is seeking to recruit a Financial Crime Compliance Officer. The selected candidate will form part of the Financial Crime Compliance team and will work together with the team to enhance the efficiency of the department and the internal control framework. 

Duties include: 
  • Replying to enquiries from external authorities and other investigative/law enforcement agencies
  • Analysing transaction monitoring and name screening alerts using internal data systems and external data sources
  • Preparing Management Information for inclusion in the periodic management reports
  • Assisting with the Compliance Function Internal Procedures and the implementation of the  Financial Crime Compliance Plan
  • Supporting the FCC Function with the compilation of data required for regulatory submissions
  • Supporting training and awareness workshops undertaken by the department
  • Assisting the Business Units/First Line of Defense in effectively dealing with TM alerts, issues associated with KYC periodic updates and client/payment screening
  • Performing administrative tasks and other ad-hoc duties as may be determined from time to time by the Senior Financial Crime Compliance Manager aimed at enhancing the efficiency of the department and the internal control framework. 
Requirements: 
  • First Degree in Finance, Banking, Compliance or equivalent technical knowledge of applicable regulations, standards and practices
  • Certification in Compliance, Financial Crime or AML and/or previous work experience in a risk management position will be considered an asset
  • Effective verbal and written communication both in Maltese and English languages
An attractive salary package will be offered to the right candidate.