Senior Compliance & Due Diligence Officer
Salary Package: €44,000 to €53,000
Hybrid Working Arrangement

About Our Client

Our Client is responsible for overseeing the gaming industry, ensuring that all activities are fair, transparent, and safe. They work to protect players, prevent illegal activities, and support a well-managed and sustainable gaming sector.

Role Overview
This role involves leading a specialised team responsible for conducting thorough background assessments and ongoing reviews, ensuring all evaluations meet regulatory expectations and internal standards while maintaining a risk-focused approach.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Provide daily direction, support, and oversight to the due diligence function, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and adherence to established regulatory frameworks.
Due Diligence Oversight: Lead and perform comprehensive assessments on applicants and key stakeholders, including detailed background checks and risk evaluations.
Financial Review Analysis: Supervise and validate reviews relating to Source of Wealth and Source of Funds, ensuring conclusions are well-supported, proportionate, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
Risk Assessment & Reporting: Evaluate screening results, identify potential concerns, and produce structured reports outlining findings, risk exposure, and recommended actions.
Ongoing Monitoring & Improvement: Oversee periodic reviews of authorised entities, support continuous enhancement of internal processes, and contribute to improving overall due diligence practices.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

Education: A Bachelor’s degree (MQF Level 6 or equivalent) in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Candidates with a Diploma (MQF Level 5 or equivalent) and significant relevant experience will also be considered.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience within due diligence, compliance, AML/CFT, or a regulatory environment, with strong exposure to financial background analysis.
Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required to succeed in this role. The ability to communicate in Maltese would be an asset.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex findings and recommendations.
Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment.
Technical Skills: Solid understanding of due diligence processes, including background checks, financial source verification, and risk screening techniques.
Organisation: Excellent organisational abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and maintain high standards of accuracy.
Self-Motivated: Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and a proactive approach to responsibilities and continuous improvement.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex scenarios and provide practical, risk-based solutions.

What's on Offer

Compensation: A competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
Working Hours: Flexible working arrangements with the option to work remotely for up to three days per week, depending on team requirements and performance.
Other Benefits: Private health insurance, wellness allowance, study leave, training support, and additional allowances and bonuses.
Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic and expanding company.

What Heroix Offers

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CV Review: Receive candid & constructive feedback to enhance your CV.
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Senior Compliance Executive - iGaming