Manager - Enforcement
About This Job
The Role
We're looking for a Manager to lead a team within our Enforcement Section. We require a strong leader with expertise in regulatory AML/CFT compliance. Ideal candidates will possess proven team management skills, strategic planning abilities, and AML/CFT expertise. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for overseeing operations, representing the Unit, and driving continuous improvement. Professionals with backgrounds in AML/CFT compliance, law or financial services, seeking a challenging leadership opportunity, will thrive in this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Are you a leader who thrives on building high-performing teams?
- Manage a team within the Enforcement Section, providing guidance, support, and training necessary for your team members to excel and achieve their targets.
- Ability to conduct effective performance appraisals and one-to-one meetings will be crucial in fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Are you ready to engage in effective AML/CFT enforcement matters?
- Supervise and review AML/CFT enforcement measures imposed by the FIAU and oversee their effective implementation while coordinating resources to maximize team efficiency.
- Your meticulous approach to monitoring and evaluating team performance will ensure the highest quality of work and drive continuous improvement, while your ability to maintain and enhance policies and procedures will ensure operational integrity and efficiency.
- Participate in Compliance Monitoring Committees, prepare court files, attend FIAU court sittings, and liaise with both local and foreign authorities.
- Ability to represent the FIAU in international forums will showcase your expertise and contribute to our global impact.
Are you a strong communicator and strategic advisor?
- Keep senior management informed of team progress, provide expert advice to various FIAU sections, and contribute to AML training and public awareness.
- Ability to effectively represent the FIAU and fulfil delegated duties will be essential in maintaining our reputation and achieving our strategic goals.
Requirements
- Candidates are required to hold a University Degree or an equivalent qualification at MQF Level 6 in law, banking and finance, financial services, insurance, accounting, auditing, statistics, or economics.
- Applicants should possess a minimum of six years' relevant experience, with at least two years in a senior-level role;
- Applicants should be proficient in the laws that govern the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism in Malta and relevant international standards and EU legislation in the area. Relevant work experience is considered to be an asset.
- Sound knowledge of the relevant EU Directives and related domestic legislation that govern financial, gaming and ancillary services, and familiarity with the operations of the financial services, gaming and other regulated sectors will be considered as an asset.
- Excellent writing and verbal communications skills in both Maltese & English.
What We Offer
- Health insurance group cover
- Life insurance group cover
- Work from home
- Sponsorship Training Scheme
- Training & Study Leave
- Family-friendly measures
- Team Building Events
- Free parking (first come first served)