Head of AML and Compliance

On behalf of our client, whose trading and risk function is located in Malta, we are looking for a head of AML and Compliance to work on the island. The position is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career.

The role involves:

- Being responsible for designing and carrying out AML/CTF and risk assessments across the Group;

- On the back of those risk assessments, reviewing and assessing the current AML/CTF policies, procedures and controls in place across the Group and revising and updating the same as necessary to ensure their effectiveness (such reviews to be undertaken at regular intervals going forward);

- Monitoring and supervising the Suspicious Activity Report processes (including liaison with the relevant FIUs);

- Being an integral part of liaison with gambling regulators, other relevant authorities and third parties in relation to AML/CTF and other related matters;

- Monitoring and reviewing all AML/CTF changes to EU and national laws that affect the Group’s business and updating policies, procedures and controls accordingly;

- Being responsible for assessing and meeting all AML/CTF training needs of the relevant employees of the Group (preparing and delivering training as appropriate);

- Liaising seamlessly with country managers and key stakeholders in the Group in relation to the above;

- Preparing regular reports on AML/CTF compliance and risks for the Group Board;

- Being the ultimate adviser to the Group on complex AML/CTF questions;

- Reviewing, monitoring and managing the AML/CTF Group function;

- Being responsible for managing and delivering KYC AML/CTF due diligence on relevant external third parties in accordance with defined procedures;

- Ensuring Group compliance with all data retention periods for retained AML/CTF data.

- Have at least 7 years’ experience of working in AML/CTF and specifically experience as an MLRO (or as a very experienced deputy MLRO);

- Hold a degree level qualification and hold, or be working towards, a widely recognised AML/CTF compliance qualification (e.g. ICA Int. Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance);

- Be driven proactive self-starters who are passionate about AML/CTF compliance and driving any required change across the Group;

- Have first class communication skills in English and preferably Italian, and be able to translate complex regulations into understandable English;

- Be prepared to travel across Europe from time to time as business needs dictate.