An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Compliance Officer to join the team in Malta at one of our clients, an established international Law firm with offices in London, Dubai, Cyprus and more. The ideal candidate should ideally have an educational background in Law, criminology, or at least 2 years’ previous experience in a similar role. You will be forming part of a group of motivated and dynamic individuals and will be handling both international and local clients across a vast range of industries, as well as with the internal compliance function within the group. If you feel like this could be an opportunity for you, then GRS look forward to receiving your CV for this Malta-based Junior Compliance Officer Role.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assist in the implementation and maintenance of an adequate Customer Due diligence control system
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Prepare and update existing policies and procedures of the Company in relation to AML
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Prepare annual regulatory AML reports
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Perform the prescribed Customer Due Diligence, AML and KYC checks as already in place and as updated from time to time
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Assist in the performance of Customer Due Diligence for the Company or any of its clients
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Assisting in the analysis of clients' profiles in carrying out the necessary client risk assessments at onboarding and review stages
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Assist with processing, reconciling, and controlling of the Company's Customer Due Diligence Screening filing system
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Responding to internal & external KYC and CDD related requests
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Attend courses, seminars, conferences etc. both in Malta and overseas if required by the company
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Any other tasks/duties as instructed by Management
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Conducting re-evaluation of clients, ensuring they are in line with the companies quality and risk management policies
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Compliance checks and liaising with other internal departments to ensure information is compliant with AML/CFT procedures
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Ensuring all records are up to date and filed in the appropriate electronic files
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Supporting the AML Manager on the day to day operational and strategical matters
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Contributing to the development and growth of the AML/CFT Unit
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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At least 2 years’ experience in AML/Compliance roles
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Experience with AML or corporate services with experience in the AML/CFT sphere (ex. Bachelor of Commerce) and regulatory compliance are considered a plus.
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Ideally fully qualified lawyer or Degree in Criminology
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Fluency in English and ideally Maltese
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Highly motivated has a strong work ethic and works well within a team
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Enjoys client interaction and has a keen interest in compliance and AML/CFT matters.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to
Laura Constantinou, laura@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference.