\n \nOur client is a leading regulatory consultancy firm specialising in guiding and supporting regulated entities across diverse industries. Their expertise covers Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), Regulatory Compliance, and Risk Management. With a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape and a proven track record of success, they help clients navigate complex compliance requirements while effectively minimising potential risks. \n \nThe Risk Manager will primarily focus on providing risk management advisory services, including the development, implementation, and monitoring of enterprise risk management frameworks. The selected individual may also be appointed as Risk Manager for client entities, where required. The role encompasses operational, strategic, and regulatory risk matters and requires a high level of engagement with senior client stakeholders. Additionally, the Risk Manager will be expected to assist in audits that are related to risk, providing subject matter expertise and support throughout the audit process to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and internal risk frameworks. \n \nResponsibilities:\n
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Risk Management:\n\t
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May be required to act as Risk Manager for clients, subject to MFSA approval, providing strategic and operational oversight of the risk function.\n\t\t
Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive risk management frameworks, including risk identification, risk assessment, mitigation, and monitoring.\n\t\t
Support clients in the development of risk appetite statements, risk registers, and key risk indicators (KRIs).\n\t\t
Conduct risk-based reviews and thematic assessments tailored to the client’s regulatory profile and operational model.\n\t\t
Advise clients on regulatory, operational, reputational, and strategic risks in line with applicable MFSA Rulebooks and EU standards.\n\t\t
Present risk findings to the board and senior management, and support remediation efforts.\n\t
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Internal Audit:\n\t
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Lead internal audit assignments covering areas of risk governance and internal controls.\n\t\t
Support internal review processes to validate the effectiveness of risk management systems.\n\t
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Business Development & Client Engagement: \n\t
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Support the growth of the firm’s risk advisory service line, including the onboarding of new clients and delivery of tailored proposals.\n\t\t
Participate in client meetings, regulatory briefings, and risk governance forums as appropriate.\n\t\t
Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with clients across multiple industries.\n\t
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\nRequirements:\n\n
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Law, or a related discipline.\n\t
Professional certification in risk or internal audit (e.g., IRM, FRM, CIA) is preferred.\n\t
A minimum of 5–7 years’ experience in a risk management, preferably within financial services or consultancy.\n\t
Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise risk management frameworks.\n\t
Experience liaising with the MFSA and managing regulatory interactions related to risk.\n\t
Eligibility and readiness to act as the Risk Manager on behalf of client entities, subject to approval.\n\t
In-depth understanding of Maltese and EU regulatory expectations regarding risk governance.\n\t
Strong analytical, planning, and documentation skills.\n\t
Excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities.\n\t
Ability to manage multiple client relationships and deliver consistently high-quality work.\n\t
High level of professional integrity and sound judgement.\n
\nIf you are an experienced risk professional with the ability to lead client engagements and assume formal regulatory functions, we encourage you to apply. Join our client's team and support regulated firms in building sustainable, risk-conscious operations.\n \t ","identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"AIMS International Malta","value":7602},"datePosted":"2025-09-29","validThrough":"2025-10-29","employmentType":"FULL_TIME","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"AIMS International Malta","sameAs":"https://jobhound.mt/b/aims-international-malta","logo":"https://jobhound.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com/companies/vdJGPM10VqwpqQH7nbbOIIQRIfFayYQ9fChYn8Hi.webp"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressCountry":"Malta"}},"baseSalary":{"@type":"MonetaryAmount","currency":"EUR","value":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","minValue":"50000","maxValue":"55000","unitText":"YEAR"}}}