Financial Crimes Analyst, Malta
Job Summary:
Our Local Programs and Regulatory Compliance team is responsible for ensuring adherence to local laws and regulations in the countries of operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct customer account reviews to identify potential money laundering/terrorist financing activities.
- Collaborate with the Compliance Team to ensure thorough Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) is performed on customers based on their risk level and assess potential involvement in financial crimes.
- Investigate adverse media, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), and sanction-related matters, presenting findings to the appropriate management.
- Gather and organize customer data for external reporting and responses to Law Enforcement Requests.
- Support the Financial Crimes Team in reviewing escalated cases and filing external reports as necessary.
- Ensure effective processing of internal unusual activity reports.
- Serve as a liaison with relevant compliance teams and stakeholders.
- Aid in developing and implementing internal procedures for the escalation process.
- Implement and uphold the company's Anti-Money Laundering/Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) policies and procedures.
- Stay informed on local AML/CFT regulations, best practices, internal controls, and risk management practices.
- Perform any additional duties as needed to support AML/CFT compliance efforts.
Job Requirements:
- Essential IT proficiency.
- Minimum two years of pertinent experience in AML/CFT roles in a regulated financial institution in Malta; knowledge of virtual financial assets a plus.
- Thorough understanding of AML/CFT regulations in the fintech sector.
- General compliance experience encompassing AML, Sanctions, KYC, and Onboarding.
- Hands-on experience in conducting financial crime investigations and drafting reports.
- Familiarity with filing reports through the FIAU GoAML Portal advantageous.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational skills, multitasking ability, and deadline management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in data analysis using Excel or similar tools.
- Experience with blockchain analytics and monitoring tools preferred.
- Knowledge of digital assets and fintech products desirable.
- CAMS certification or the willingness to pursue it preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Generous annual leave entitlement including birthday and work anniversary leave.
- Internal mobility program for career progression.
- Additional work perks available through the company.
About the Company:
Established in 2016, our company serves millions of customers globally, driven by the vision of wider cryptocurrency adoption. Committed to security, privacy, and compliance, we focus on innovation to drive cryptocurrency acceptance and support the entrepreneurial community.
Equal Opportunities Employer:
We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that values all backgrounds and skills, aiming to create fair opportunities for all applicants. Personal data provided will be used solely for recruitment purposes.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
