Director – Regulatory Compliance & MLRO Malta

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Financial Crime and AML methodology to manage all sources of regulatory risk to meet the needs of our Maltese/EU regulators and ensure they remain up to date with all regulatory and international standard 
• Develop country specific risk assessment highlighting control gaps 
• Build up compliance reporting as per regulatory and governance requirements and issue internal reports to Senior Management (AML/CTF internal control report, Fraud, periodic internal reports etc.) 
• Act as a subject matter expert for the business and management on compliance-related matters in Europe 
• Develop and improve the company’s policies and procedures on an ongoing basis 
• Lead AML external audits 
• Perform ongoing risk assessments and horizon scanning for applicable regulatory requirements 
• Act as point of contact for the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and law enforcement agencies 
• Ensure proper regulatory and AML/CFT reporting to MFSA 
• Assist in to improve and streamline end to end compliance operational processes through automation and technology 
• Lead the roll out and ongoing management of the Compliance Training Framework 
• Participating in Compliance or business-driven projects, including regulatory developments and strategic initiatives 

Requirements

10+ years’ experience within regulated companies, in senior compliance role(s) with robust knowledge on Compliance topics (KYB / KYC, AML/CFT, Sanctions etc.) 
Good understanding of the Payments/Fintech industry 
Knowledge and experience (preferably within Payments/Fintech) in Malta 
ACAMS/ICA certified (preferably) 
Strong analytical skills with experience in problem solving and being able to implement and deliver solutions 
Demonstrate clear sense of accountability in performing the role and a positive demeanour 
Ability to identify inefficiencies, see the bigger picture, challenge the current status quo and define scalable and sustainable processes and methodology 
Able to prioritize quickly and meet deadlines even under pressure 
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills 
Team player with strong collaborative qualities 
Ability to lead and motivate high-performing individuals. 
Willingness to learn continuously and keep up to date with the Payments industry and its regulatory landscape (globally).
Fluent English