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Description
The FIAU is currently in the process of recruiting a Junior Associate for its Enforcement Section.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in Bulk Exercises carried out by the Enforcement Section, including gathering data from the respective FIAU sections, analysing it, filtering, and carrying out checks as required, drafting and issuing letters, reviewing representations, preparing cases for presentation before the Compliance Monitoring Committee and taking the required follow up action;
- Analyse Compliance Reports and submissions received by subject persons pertaining to different AML/CFT obligations;
- Prepare cases for presentation before the FIAU’s Compliance Monitoring Committee (CMC).
- To draft enforcement measures letters as may be required;
- Ensure that enforcement decisions, including follow up actions are fully acted upon;
- Supervising the implementation of Directives issued to subject persons;
- To prepare and help in preparing court files as needed;
- To attend FIAU court sittings as witness, or as required;
- To aid in the upkeep of enforcement processes flows;
- To aid in upkeep of statistical data maintained by the Enforcement section;
- To assist in providing AML training and public awareness;
- To assist in providing internal training and enforcement updates;
- To keep the Manager, Senior Manager, Head of Section and other Superiors up to date with plans, actions and work carried out;
- To assist the Manager, Senior Manager and Head of Section in any ad-hoc projects and assignments as may arise during the year;
- To liaise with local and/or foreign supervisory authorities in relation to enforcement measures taken by the FIAU as required;
- To represent the FIAU in international fora when needed;
- To report to the Director, Deputy Director, Head, Senior Manager and Manager; and
- To fulfil any other duties delegated by the Director, Deputy Director and Head of Section.
Requirements
- The chosen candidates must be either in possession of a diploma/ an equivalent qualification at (MQF level 5) in financial Services, Banking and Finance, Economics, Law, Statistics, Accounting, Auditing, Mathematics, English, or any related subject together with 2 years work experience relevant to this post, OR
- In possession of a certificate/ an equivalent qualification at (MQF level 4) together with 3 years work experience relevant to this post.
- Knowledge of the laws that govern prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism in Malta and the international standards and EU legislation in the area;
- Experience in compliance with AML/CFT laws and regulations, financial services or gaming services is considered to be an asset;
- Proven knowledge and experience in risk assessment & management and report writing is considered as an asset;
- Outstanding written and verbal communications skills in either Maltese or English;
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and office automation tools;
- Pleasant personality and be of good moral character.
What We Offer
- A dynamic working environment
- Excellent career prospects
- An attractive remuneration package, excluding other staff benefits
