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Administrative

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist

We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist to join our team. The GRC Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining our firm’s governance, risk management, and compliance programmes. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments to ensure that our firm adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and industry practices (including ISO standards, cybersecurity practices, and GDPR), that our risk management strategies are effectively implemented, and that the firm maintains a robust security posture.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. ISO Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain ISO management systems across the relevant legal entities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 9001) and relevant regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate compliance with ISO frameworks.
• Prepare and present ISO compliance reports to senior management and relevant committees.

2. Cybersecurity Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain GRC frameworks that align with cybersecurity standards and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and practices and provide remediation guidance.
• Prepare and present cybersecurity compliance reports to senior management and relevant committees.
• Stay current on best practices and technological advancements, acting as a point of reference for security assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to the development of appropriate security KPIs, objectives, and strategies to improve the firm’s security posture and maturity. Develop reporting metrics, dashboards, and evidence artifacts to communicate with business stakeholders periodically.

3. Governance:

• Establish and enforce governance frameworks and policies aligned with ISO standards.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present governance reports (including compliance monitoring reports) to senior management and relevant committees and provide remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address and resolve compliance issues identified in the compliance monitoring reports.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and standards that impact the firm.

4. Risk Management:

• Identify and assess firm related risks, including those related to information security, data privacy, and technology operations.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and action plans to address identified vulnerabilities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of risk management practices.
• Maintain the firm’s risk registers.
• Attend and contribute to internal risk committees, providing insights and recommendations.
• Prepare and present risk reports to senior management and relevant committees and provide remediation guidance.
• Act as the Risk Officer of any of the legal entities.
• Assist firm members in supplier onboarding risk assessment processes.

5. Training and Awareness:

• Conduct training sessions and workshops to raise awareness of ISO standards and GRC requirements across the firm.
• Develop educational materials and resources to support ongoing learning.
• Provide guidance on and assist firm members with GRC-related matters.
• Support the development of a risk-aware culture within the firm.

Requirements - Essential

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in risk management or IT audit, ideally in a GRC capacity or comparable experience in the industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Law, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
• Solid experience in conducting risk assessments, developing controls, and monitoring effectiveness of controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using GRC software and tools.

Requirements - Advantageous

• Relevant certifications such as CISM, CRISC, CISA, CISSP, or similar.
• Experience with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

  The chance to make a meaningful impact on our firm’s success.

Malta

Administrative

Corporate Administrator

We are seeking to recruit a Corporate Administrator to join our team.  

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Managing a number of client portfolios, cultivating and maintaining relationships with the company’s clients, responding to their inquiries and providing assistance with their requests;
• Organising and preparing agendas and papers for board meetings, committees and annual general meetings
• Attending meetings, taking minutes, drafting resolutions, and lodging required forms and annual returns with the Malta Business Registry
• Following up on actions from meetings
• Maintaining statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries
• Performing general corporate administration duties and assisting with compliance matters;
• Drafting corporate documents for review and arranging for their execution and filing;
• Liaising with the Malta Financial Services Authority, Malta Business Registry and other relevant authorities and stakeholders

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years' of experience in a similar role in a corporate service provider environment.

Personal Skills

• be proficient in written and spoken English;
• be organised and possess excellent communication skills;
• have excellent IT proficiency;
• have the ability to work in a team as well as on his/her own with minimum supervision.

Malta

Other

Senior Accountant

We are seeking to recruit a fully qualified Accountant to join our firm.   Responsibilities include:

• Provide accounting services, liaise with third parties and handle various requests in a timely manner
• Supervise and coach team members, including review of their deliverables
• Plan deliverables, be able to work on own initiative, prioritise own work and meet deadlines
• Report to management with portfolio updates and assist in monitoring team economics
• Prepare accountancy files for audit and liaise with auditors
• Prepare management accounts in accordance with relevant accounting frameworks
• Prepare and submit clients’ VAT returns and recap declarations

Qualifications required:   Applicants must be in possession of a degree in Accounting or ACCA.   Experience:   Applicants must have two to three years of experience in a similar role.   In addition, the ideal candidate must:

• Have basic VAT knowledge
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Be competent in the use of standard office tools
• Have good organizational skills

  Experience with Payroll will be considered an asset.

Malta

Legal

Banking & Finance/Capital Markets Lawyer

Our law firm has a substantial local and international client base and a predominantly commercial practice. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team in order to continue addressing our clients’ needs effectively and to strengthen our resources.   We are interested in hearing from lawyers in possession of a warrant to practice law in Malta with at least six years’ experience in the banking & finance and/or capital markets fields to support the team in a broad range of work.   The successful candidate will have, amongst other qualities, a strong corporate law background, a sound academic preparation, a positive attitude, be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, be a team-player with a collaborative working style, results-focused, and able to communicate confidently and effectively. Although not essential, possession of a masters’ degree in a related field will be looked upon favourably.   Remuneration will be commensurate with experience.   Applicants are required to send an email to cfarrugia@ganado.com together with a detailed CV and covering letter. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Malta

Administrative

Shipping Administrator

We are seeking to recruit an administrator to join our shipping team. Candidates must be passionate about the maritime industry and have previous experience in Yachting, Shipping, or Freight. Candidates without experience in the said industries but in possession of qualifications relative to the industry would also be considered. Responsibilities include:

• Providing first-line support to lawyers and managers, including opening new matter files, timerecording, billing and debt collection
• Generally assisting in day to day work concerning the regulatory, technical and administrative upkeep of clients’ files
• Liaising with Transport Malta, Malta Business Registry and other authorities on day to day matters
• Handling and replying to queries received from clients
• Carrying out AML checks on new clients
• Performing general office duties

Requirements:

• be proficient in written and spoken English and Maltese;
• have excellent IT proficiency, particularly in MS Office Applications;
• be able to work well in a team, as well as individually, without supervision;
• be proactive and take initiative, work well under pressure and demonstrate attention to detail;
• have very good time-management skills;
• be organised, self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills.

Education: A related qualification would be desired but not a necessity

Malta