MLRO & Compliance Advisor

Do you hold a degree in Law, Finance, or a related field and are looking for a new opportunity?

Look no further, we might have the perfect opportunity for you!

GCS Malta is seeking to recruit an MLRO & Compliance Advisor to join one of Malta’s leading accounting firms. 
 

Responsibilities

• Managing MLRO responsibilities and regulatory liaison with the FIAU and MFSA.
• Handling STRs, regulatory submissions, inspections, audits and information requests.
• Maintaining AML/CFT policies, procedures, controls and risk assessments.
• Reviewing CDD, EDD, PEP and high-risk client relationships.
• Assessing source of wealth/funds, red flags and unusual activity.
• Overseeing sanctions, PEP, adverse-media screening and ongoing monitoring.
• Ensuring compliance with AML/CFT and CSP regulatory requirements.
• Conducting compliance monitoring and overseeing remediation of findings.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and updating internal frameworks.
• Preparing MLRO, Compliance and AML/CFT reports for the Board.
• Delivering AML/CFT training and maintaining compliance awareness.

The ideal candidate will hold a Degree in Law, Finance, Accountancy or a related field, together with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in AML/CFT or regulatory compliance within a Maltese subject person, such as a CSP, trustee or accounting firm.

MFSA approval as an MLRO will be considered an asset; however, equivalent hands-on experience in AML/CFT and compliance advisory roles will also be considered.

Applicants should have strong knowledge of AML/CFT legislation and regulatory requirements, with experience drafting AML/CFT policies, risk assessments and Board-level reports.

Strong analytical, investigative and written communication skills, particularly in regulatory correspondence, are essential to this role.

Interested in discussing it further?