Compliance Executive
Salary Package: €30,000 to €40,000
Hybrid Working Arrangement

About Our Client

Heroix is collaborating with a well-established corporate services provider in Malta that supports international businesses and private individuals through a varied portfolio of professional solutions. Our Client promotes a progressive and team-oriented workplace where employees can strengthen their expertise and gain exposure to clients operating across multiple sectors.

Role Overview

The Compliance Executive will join the Client’s compliance function and contribute to the effective management of financial crime and regulatory risk. The position covers client onboarding, periodic reviews, screening, AML/CFT controls and internal compliance initiatives, offering an excellent opportunity to develop broader experience within the corporate services sector.

Key Responsibilities

Client Due Diligence: Obtain, examine and update identification records and supporting information, ensuring that each client file meets applicable legal requirements and the Business’s internal standards.
Risk Classification: Complete initial and recurring risk evaluations to determine the appropriate classification and level of scrutiny for each relationship.
Higher-Risk Cases: Undertake enhanced checks where elevated risk factors are identified, applying the relevant Maltese AML/CFT rules and guidance issued by the competent authorities.
Client Acceptance: Assess prospective relationships against the Company’s approval parameters, established risk tolerance and internal governance arrangements.
Ongoing Oversight: Monitor existing relationships and periodically verify that client information, supporting evidence and assigned risk levels remain complete and current.
Compliance Screening: Perform or validate checks relating to sanctions, politically exposed persons and negative publicity, investigating potential matches and documenting reasoned conclusions and recommendations.
Periodic Reassessment: Revisit client profiles at the required intervals in accordance with the Business’s quality assurance and risk-control processes.
Internal Coordination: Work with colleagues across different departments to gather information, clarify compliance requirements and encourage consistent application of AML/CFT measures.
Records Administration: Keep both digital and hard-copy compliance documentation accurate, orderly and readily available for review.
Regulatory Obligations: Contribute to relevant statutory compliance activities and help ensure that internal practices remain consistent with external requirements.
Audit Assistance: Support internal audit exercises by organising evidence, maintaining relevant records and assisting with follow-up actions.
Policies and Controls: Participate in drafting, introducing and regularly evaluating financial crime prevention procedures, control measures and operational guidance.
Team Support: Guide less-experienced members of the compliance function and contribute to their technical development and quality of work.
Staff Awareness: Assist with AML/CFT learning sessions and initiatives that reinforce responsible conduct throughout the organisation.
Suspicious Activity Escalation: Recognise unusual behaviour or transactions and promptly refer material concerns to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
Legal and Regulatory Alignment: Keep abreast of Maltese and European AML/CFT obligations, together with applicable international restrictive-measures frameworks.
Compliance Projects: Contribute to departmental reports, special assignments and other regulatory work as business needs arise.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Education and Training: Introductory certification or recognised training in AML/CFT would be advantageous, together with evidence of continued learning in compliance-related areas.
Experience: A minimum of two to three years’ relevant experience in AML/CFT is required. Previous exposure to a corporate services provider or another supervised business would be beneficial.
Regulatory Knowledge: A sound understanding of financial services requirements is expected, particularly those governing corporate service providers in Malta, company and trust legislation, customer verification and financial crime prevention.
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 abilities are essential for explaining requirements, recording conclusions and preparing clear risk-related recommendations.
Interpersonal Skills: The successful candidate should cooperate effectively with colleagues at different levels while providing constructive compliance guidance.
Technical Skills: Confidence in conducting due diligence and AML-related work is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Organisation: The ability to prioritise a varied workload, maintain thorough records and complete assignments within agreed timescales is essential.
Self-Motivated: The role calls for a responsible and proactive professional who can operate with minimal oversight and exercise sound independent judgement.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical ability is needed to understand regulatory provisions, evaluate risk indicators and translate legal expectations into practical business decisions.
Teamwork: Candidates should be comfortable making considered decisions autonomously while remaining active contributors within a collaborative compliance team.

What's on Offer

Compensation: A competitive remuneration package complemented by a performance-related bonus.
Working Hours: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and reduced summer hours.
Health and Wellbeing: Health insurance and access to employee wellness initiatives.
Professional Development: Training opportunities and paid study leave to support continued learning and professional qualifications.
Additional Benefits: Employee discounts and a mobile phone allowance.
Career Development: Clear opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic and expanding company.

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