Job vacancy {empty Company}

Responsibilities:

• Liaising when necessary with the different departments within the Company and regulatory bodies on matters pertinent to AML/CFT
• Assisting with the analysis of documentation pertinent to AML/CFT such as Risk Assessments, Customer Acceptance Policies and AML Policies and Procedures
• Acting as the support officer in performing AML/CFT examinations where necessary to assess compliance with the AML/CFT obligations
• Assisting the AML Manager with the drafting of reports of the findings identified during AML/CFT examinations
• Organising and structuring examination files in line with the AML Units record-keeping policy
• To monitor handle the day-to-day email of the compliance department
• To handle onboardings and on-going monitoring of clients and reviewing of due diligence
• Review of screening reports
• Attend training related to the role or any other future roles
• Ability to become the team lead after being trained
• Monitoring of the team performance whilst adhering to internal deadlines
• Assisting transaction monitoring of clients
• Maintaining the internal registers up to date
• To attend Board Meetings and shadow MLRO/Compliance Manager in Board Meetings
• To monitor junior officers and delegation of tasks
• To review customer files and ensure proper organisation
• To draft AML handbooks and create SOPs for any procedural changes in AML department
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time from Compliance Manager
• Ability to grow in the role with a clear path for progression

Requirements

• Bachelors or masters degree in law or criminology, banking or any other related field
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years' experience in a similar role
• Exposure to areas like corporate service provider/ audit firm or banking will be considered as an asset
• Ability to be self-motivated and take ownership in a dynamic environment with a positive, can-do mindset.
• A good command of the English language (both written and spoken)
• Sound knowledge of AML/CFT Laws and Regulations governing the EU and Malta
• Good report writing skills and ability to present findings in a written and oral format
• Must possess excellent analytical and investigative skills
• Independent worker with the ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively
• Excellent organisational skills and take pride in being quality-oriented with a keen eye for detail and coming up with creative solutions
• Be approachable and an effective communicator across all levels of the business and influence key internal and external stakeholders and provide expert advice to support the strategic agenda