Our client a leading financial services company is looking for a Risk Associate to join the Supervision section in Malta. The selected candidate will be an addition to team of risk officers and will primarily be responsible to assist in the risk assessments of various sections. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience, GRS look forward to receiving your CV for this Malta based Risk Associate role.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Carrying out ML/FT risk assessments of subject persons as well as risk assessments of the various sectors in which subject persons operate.
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Conducting supervisory meetings with subject persons to assist them in identifying gaps in their AML/CFT control framework.
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Reviewing risk data received from various sources to monitor significant risk changes and identify emerging risk trends.
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Analysing information obtained from supervisory interactions with subject persons for the purpose of preparing guidance papers on compliance best practices.
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Liaising and cooperating with other local and foreign competent authorities or regulatory bodies on AML/CFT related matters.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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An MQF Level 5 qualification or higher, in law, banking and finance, financial services, insurance, accounting, economics or any related subject;
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Relevant work experience is considered an asset;
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Applicants should be knowledgeable in the laws that govern the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism in Malta and the international standards and EU legislation in the area;
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Familiarity with the operations of the sector/s in which subject persons operate, such as the financial services sector, the gaming sector, TCSP sector, etc., is considered an asset; Applicants should also have excellent analytical and report writing skills; •
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Fluency in English is required
COMPANY BENEFITS
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Opportunities for career development.
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Annual increments, performance bonuses
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Continuous training opportunities.
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Competitive salary package.
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 Sarah Miceli, sarah@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference.