Risk and Compliance Executive

We are seeking a Risk and Compliance Executive to join our Compliance Team. The successful candidate will assist with regulatory reporting, policy development, and compliance awareness initiatives, while contributing to the identification, assessment, and management of compliance risks across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Company Service Providers Act, the Trusts and Trustees Act, applicable AML/CFT legislation and regulations, and related MFSA requirements.
• Conduct horizon scanning by monitoring regulatory developments and communicating relevant updates to the Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance.
• Perform compliance reviews, file testing and control assessments as part of the Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP) to assess compliance with obligations under the Company Service Providers Act, the Trusts and Trustees Act, and applicable AML/CFT legislation and regulations and related regulatory requirements, including the formulation of recommendations and the preparation of draft reports for review.
• Recommend updates to the Company’s Risk Register, taking into account risks identified through compliance reviews, testing and monitoring activities.
• Maintain compliance registers, logs and records, including the CMP Remediation Plan, BRA Implementation Plan and CMP Findings Log.
• Assist in the development, review and updating of compliance policies and procedures, as requested.
• Contribute to AML/CFT training and compliance awareness initiatives.
• Provide support to the Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance in the preparation of regulatory returns, Board reporting and other ad hoc compliance projects.

Key Competencies:

• Working knowledge of the Company Service Providers Act, the Trusts and Trustees Act, AML/CFT legislation, and related regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of compliance monitoring, file testing, control assessments, and remediation tracking.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements in a practical business environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify compliance risks, control weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise reports and practical recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and an ability to maintain accurate compliance records and registers. on developing others.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.

Soft Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and communicate confidently with stakeholders across the business.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach, with a willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.