Financial crime regulatory advisor

We are looking for a Financial Crime Regulatory Advisor to join our team, supporting the firm’s clients in navigating complex regulatory requirements and anti-financial crime frameworks. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of financial crime compliance, coupled with excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills. The role requires someone who can provide insightful guidance to boards and senior management on regulatory obligations, while fostering collaboration and a positive team environment.

Day to day duties include:

• Advising local and international clients on all aspects of anti-financial crime related matters (including anti-money laundering, counter terrorist financing, sanctions and fraud);
• Developing a tailored risk-based anti-financial crime framework for our clients;
• Provide technical assistance on the implementation of the anti-financial crime framework;
• Assisting in the design of and drafting anti-financial crime related policies, procedures and processes;
• Assisting in the management of the coordination of regulatory examinations;
• Liaising with regulatory authorities;
• Organising and providing training to local and international clients;
• Working together with a dedicated team of lawyers.

The chosen candidate will also be able to attend and participate in AML-CFT related conferences and seminars.

The candidate should:

• Have at least 4-5 years of experience within the anti-financial crime field, ideally with advisory experience;
• A good understanding of the laws governing anti-financial crime in Malta in particular, those relating to anti-money laundering, counter terrorist financing and sanctions;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
• Strong willingness to learn;
• Have a positive attitude towards clients and colleagues;
• Be able to work well within a team; and
• Communicate confidently and effectively