MLRO & Compliance Officer - REV & REGS LIMITED : Job Details

Rev & Regs are recruiting for a MLRO & Compliance Officerposition working for a large multinational financial services company in Malta.

Responsibilities:

As MLRO:

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the FIAU.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the AML/CFT framework in line with the PMLFTR and FIAU Implementing Procedures.
• Review and investigate internal suspicious transaction/activity reports (STR/SAR) and submit external reports to the FIAU as required.
• Oversee customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), ongoing monitoring, and transaction monitoring processes.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on AML/CFT obligations.
• Ensure the institution remains current with AML/CFT legislation and international best practices.

As Compliance Officer:

• Ensure overall regulatory compliance with the MFSA Rulebook and relevant EU directives and regulations.
• Advise management and the board on compliance matters and support business decisions from a regulatory perspective.
• Draft, review, and implement internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Oversee regulatory reporting and manage communication with the MFSA and other competent authorities.
• Conduct internal compliance monitoring, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure new products, services, and client onboarding are in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the institution’s compliance risk register and support governance reporting.

Experience:

• Familiarity with AML regulations and guidelines (EU AML directives, FIAU Implementing Procedures) is a must.
• Experience working as a Money Laundering Reporting Officer within the banking industry or payments industry.
• In-depth knowledge of the payments industry standards/processes and regulations (including the payment card schemes regulations).
• An analytical approach; ability to identify/prioritise initiatives with the highest impact.
• Use of Confluence and/or Salesforce Knowledge will be considered an asset.
• Post-Secondary Diploma - A Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Banking, Commerce, Law or any other similar qualification, from a licensed and recognised Educational institute.
• AML/CFT Certification.

Salary: 100,000

Location: Hybrid (3 days per week in Birkirkara, Malta office)