AIMS International Malta


    	        	Our client is seeking to strengthen its Legal Affairs Section through the recruitment of a &lt;strong&gt;Senior Officer&lt;/strong&gt; within the &lt;strong&gt;Guidance &amp;amp; Outreach team&lt;/strong&gt;. The role focuses on educating and delivering training to subject persons and entities about their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Funding of Terrorism (CFT) obligations while providing clear information and guidance to ensure compliance.&lt;br&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities:&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Develop and implement annual guidance and outreach plans aimed at enhancing awareness of AML/CFT obligations based on identified training needs.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Draft, review, and update internal procedures and AML/CFT guidance documents, ensuring these remain current and relevant.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prepare studies and research papers on AML/CFT-related matters.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide feedback and review AML/CFT guidance documents prepared by other sections or supervisory authorities, ensuring they meet standards.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Organize and participate in training events hosted by the organization or external partners.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate on Public-Private Partnership&amp;nbsp;initiatives as required.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stay informed on EU and international developments related to AML/CFT, providing relevant training to subject persons.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Monitor and share updates from reports, guidance notes, and publications issued by international bodies such as the EU, FATF, and others.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Update the organization’s website with legislative publications, documents, or relevant news for both subject persons and the public.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Address and resolve queries from subject persons or internal teams, attending meetings to support AML/CFT implementation and interpretation.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Maintain statistical data and records of guidance and outreach activities.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Liaise with relevant authorities to coordinate guidance and outreach initiatives.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assist with outreach activities, including public education initiatives, delivering university lectures on AML/CFT matters, and supporting students or researchers in related fields.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Draft, review, and update internal policies and procedures for the Guidance and Outreach team.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Assist the Guidance &amp;amp; Outreach Manager by reviewing the work of junior team members to ensure quality standards.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Identify gaps or opportunities for improving day-to-day team operations and propose actionable solutions.
&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;h4&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirements:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;MQF Level 6 qualification in Law, Banking, Finance, Financial Services, Economics, Accounting, Audit, Insurance, or a related field, with at least &lt;strong&gt;4 years&lt;/strong&gt; of relevant work experience&amp;nbsp;Or MQF Level 5 qualification in the same fields, with at least &lt;strong&gt;5 years&lt;/strong&gt; of relevant work experience.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent written and verbal communication skills in &lt;strong&gt;Maltese&lt;/strong&gt; or &lt;strong&gt;English&lt;/strong&gt;.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office automation tools.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong understanding of laws governing AML/CFT, EU legislation, and international compliance standards.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Familiarity with financial services operations or other supervised sectors (considered an asset).
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proven track record of technical competence, efficiency, and ethical responsibility.
	&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Pleasant personality with a high standard of moral character.
&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

    	        