An opportunity has arisen for interested candidates to join as a Group MLRO of one of the leading local legal and CSP service provider. The Group MLRO shall work closely with the various practice groups within the Group.
His/her role shall include, but not be limited to, the following duties:
His/her role shall include, but not be limited to, the following duties:
- Act as the MLRO of the group including the associated companies which are subject persons in terms of local AML/CFT legislation;
- Managing the collection and maintenance of client due diligence documentation in line with the Group’s client onboarding procedures;
- Conduct and analyse client screening investigations;
- Conduct the development and implementation of Group-wide (and individual where required) AML/CFT compliance policies and procedures;
- Conduct internal AML/CFT compliance duties and reporting thereon;
- Carry out and maintain the Business Risk Assessment of the Group;
- Liaise with external parties such as FIAU, MFSA, other regulatory and enforcement bodies;
- Maintain an organized and structured client due diligence filing system both physically and through the group's internal software;
- Carry out any other AML/CFT related tasks that may be required;
- Respond to requests from clients and internal sources in connection with the Group’s AML/CFT requirements;
- Coordinate the timely preparation and submission of annual statutory filings as well as other regular statutory reporting obligations;
- Submit regular reports to senior management;
- Assist the compliance function for all of the Group’s entities in day-to-day tasks.
The foregoing list of key responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the MLRO may, in addition, perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate in the circumstances.