Compliance officer

Compliance Officer – Drive Governance, Risk & Regulatory Excellence

Looking to advance your career in compliance within a growing and dynamic professional environment? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening compliance, AML/CFT, risk management, and corporate governance frameworks while working alongside senior compliance professionals. You'll gain broad exposure to regulatory operations, client due diligence, risk assessments, and internal controls, making a real impact on the organisation's continued growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support internal compliance activities across client portfolios and operational teams.
• Conduct Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), ongoing monitoring, and risk assessments.
• Review onboarding documentation, ownership structures, and source of wealth information.
• Support AML/CFT compliance programmes and regulatory monitoring activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assist with the implementation of compliance updates.
• Maintain compliance registers, logs, and regulatory records.
• Assist with transaction monitoring, investigations, and internal reporting processes.
• Draft, review, and update policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Perform compliance monitoring and internal control reviews across departments.
• Support internal and external audit processes and remediation actions.
• Participate in business and customer risk assessments.
• Prepare regulatory submissions and compliance reports.
• Deliver compliance awareness initiatives and training across the business.

Requirements

• Degree, Diploma, Certification, or equivalent qualification in Compliance, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a compliance role within professional services, corporate services, legal, accounting, financial services, or another regulated environment.
• Experience with AML/CFT compliance, due diligence, risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and regulatory reporting.
• Knowledge of GDPR requirements and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, document management platforms, Microsoft 365, and cloud-based collaboration tools.
• Understanding of the Maltese regulatory and corporate environment will be considered an asset.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience.
• Annual performance and salary reviews.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development support.
• Exposure to complex compliance, governance, and AML/CFT matters.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Stable full-time employment within a growing organisation.