Responsibilities
Serve as the Designated Officer for the Malta entity in accordance with FIAU implementing Procedures and deputize for the MLRO as needed for the other European entities;
Assist the MLRO in keeping the AML/CFT and Sanctions screening policies and procedures up to date;
Review new regulatory requirements both in Malta, in the EU and wider Europe,identify gaps, and design plans to address these gaps;
Provide guidance and advice on AML/CFT and sanction policies to internal stakeholders as required;
Assist the MLRO in updating the Business Risk Assessment, Jurisdiction Risk Assessment, and Customer Risk Assessment frameworks;
Deliver AML/CFT and Sanctions training to staff;
Analyze complex transactions and due diligence documents;
Assist in implementing new systems, policies, and procedures;
Conduct compliance testing on a risk-based approach, aligned with the Annual Compliance Plan and under the direction of the MLRO. Communicate the results of such testing to management through reports;
Guide and support functions within FalconX in remedial action programs to enhance AML/CFT control frameworks;
Assist in customer onboarding and reviews;
Liaise with internal stakeholders such as Institutional Coverage (IC), Sales, Business Operations, Products, Engineering, Group Compliance, and Legal;
Assist in compiling reports for the Board and regulators, extracting data, responding to requests for information from regulators, and assisting during thematic reviews by regulators; and
Proactively seek and develop greater productivity and enhancements through process improvements and/or technological advancements where possible.
Required Qualifications
Five years of experience in a senior financial crime compliance role, preferably within a Maltese financial institution, consultancy firm, or regulatory body; Additional experience and familiarity with other EU or UK financial services firms will be considered an asset;
Familiarity with the operations of the crypto, investment, or banking sectors will also be considered an asset;
Qualification related to financial services or compliance;
Strong oral and written communication skills;
Good judgment and analytical skills;
Strong follow-up skills and the ability to articulate clearly and promptly;
Team player; and
Genuine interest in digital assets and blockchain technology
Keyskills: Usage Financial markets Compliance Legal Manager Technology
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