AIMS International Malta


    	        	AIMS International Malta is pleased to be recruiting a Compliance and Legal Manager on behalf of our client operating within the Financial Services industry for their local office.&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Manage and oversee the Compliance Team.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Draft and review client agreements with third parties.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Manage operational legal topics, external legal services, and regulatory supervision.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assist, prepare, or review quarterly compliance reports addressed to the Chairman and/or Board in line with the Corporate Services Providers Act, CSP Rulebook, and FIAU.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Keep the company in compliance with the Corporate Services Providers Act, the CSP Rulebook, the Corporate Governance Code, Accountancy Board, FIAU, and any other applicable regulations.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maintain an effective legal compliance monitoring program and other functions where necessary.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prepare or review quarterly MLRO Reports addressed to the Chairman and/or Board.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Complete the annual Risk Evaluation Questionnaire (REQ).
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perform a Business Risk Assessment on the company and update it as required.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maintain adequate risk management policies and procedures to identify risks related to the company’s activities, processes, and systems while setting the appropriate level of risk appetite.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Adopt effective controls, processes, and mechanisms to manage and mitigate risks related to the company’s activities, processes, and systems.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Review and maintain a Risk Register concerning clients.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Be responsible for inspections carried out by the MFSA and/or FIAU.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Act as the central point of contact with applicable authorities.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Carry out reporting requirements as needed.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Develop and review company policies and procedures as necessary.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ensure AML and KYC requirements and procedures are properly followed.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Review and approve client onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perform and manage internal audit procedures, practices, and documentation to identify weaknesses.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate with external consultants where necessary.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide continuous education to company employees on the latest regulations and processes.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ensure compliance with multinational anti-money laundering laws and sanctions, and assist with the reporting of suspicious transactions.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Monitor and review all communications and notifications to the MFSA and other regulatory bodies.
&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirements;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;A possession of a Doctorate of Laws or Legal Degree in Malta.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Minimum of 6 years of experience in a similar role.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of Corporate Service, Accounting, and Audit industry regulations and standards.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Extensive knowledge of Due Diligence and AML functions and practices.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent communication skills in both English and Maltese.
&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

    	        