Due Diligence Specialist – High-Risk Investigation

Due Diligence Specialist – Complex and High-Risk Investigation

• Join a modern and evolving regulatory environment with exciting growth opportunities
• Take ownership of complex and high-risk AML cases requiring deeper analysis and technical judgement
• Deepen your technical expertise while becoming a trusted point of reference for the wider team

This opportunity sits within a modern, evolving regulatory organisation, offering the chance to build your career in a highly technical AML and Due Diligence environment while gaining exposure to complex, high-risk cases. You will join a collaborative and growing team, working alongside experienced professionals and senior stakeholders in an environment where technical expertise, development and progression are strongly valued, empowering you to take ownership of complex cases, influence decisions and grow as a specialist.

As a Due Diligence Specialist, you will have the opportunity to take real ownership of complex cases, going beyond routine AML checks to conduct in-depth assessments across Source of Wealth, Source of Funds, UBO structures, PEPs, sanctions, adverse media and wider financial intelligence, enabling you to deepen your technical expertise while developing your judgement across challenging, high-risk cases.

The organisation places strong emphasis on learning, development and career progression, giving you a clear opportunity to grow in seniority, influence and technical expertise without following a traditional management path. You will also support and guide less experienced team members and present recommendations to senior stakeholders and committees where required, positioning you to gain the visibility and influence to develop as a recognised AML/DD subject-matter expert.

You will:

• Take ownership of complex and high-risk AML and Due Diligence applications
• Conduct in-depth analysis across SOW/SOF, UBO structures, PEPs, sanctions, adverse media and financial intelligence
• Provide technical guidance and support to DD Officers and other team members
• Present complex cases and evidence-based recommendations to relevant committees and senior stakeholders

Skills / Experience:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in AML, CDD/EDD, Financial Crime, Compliance or Risk
• Strong practical experience assessing high-risk customers, individuals or entities and conducting complex AML/DD reviews
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills with strong attention to detail

Salary / Remuneration: €35,000 - €39,000 (Depending on Experience) + performance bonus, private health insurance, flexible hours, hybrid arrangement, several allowances, and extensive learning & development benefits

For more information, contact Catarina Pinto confidentially on +356 2601 6768.

I specialise in recruiting for Compliance, AML and Risk Management. If you wish to discuss this or other Risk-related opportunities, please feel free to contact me.

About Accelerate – Accelerate Recruitment is a Specialist Finance and Legal Recruitment Consultancy based in Malta.