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Job Reference: 3154/22

Primary Job Focus: Compliance

Employment Level: Officer

Status: Interviews

Position Title: Officer – Compliance

Department: Compliance

Job Purpose

As an Officer within the Compliance Department, the employee will be conducting compliance reviews of licensees, ensuring information on all licenses are up-to-date and that licensees are respecting the laws and regulations of the Authority and taking action where needed.

Key Accountabilities/Key Activities

• Ensuring that licensees are at all times compliant with the laws and regulations in accordance with the law;
• Reviewing any due diligence documents and following up with the Criminal Probity Team for relevant vetting, in respect of licensees;
• Maintaining information on all licensees up to date on the Authority’s systems and databases’;
• Offering investigative support to other areas of the Authority as instructed by management.
• Issuing regular compliance reports as instructed by management;
• Co-ordinating with licensees and following up on changes within corporate entities, changes within the corporate structure, changes in directors, key persons, games and/or game providers, registered/operating addresses and other company statutory changes;
• Participating in meetings and/or calls with prospective applicants and licensees and handling of general queries received via e-mail or telephone;
• Liaising with licensees and other key stakeholders, keeping them abreast of changes in compliance requirements;
• Keeping up to date with developments, policies and procedures issued by other institutions in relation to the industry;
• Attending training, conferences and fora as required by the Malta Gaming Authority;
• Contributing to the development and/ or maintaining processes and policies to achieve the objectives of the Department and in line with the changing requirements of the industry;
• Carrying out tasks as instructed by the Senior Executive and Compliance Manager.

Technical/Professional Expertise  

• In possession of a Degree level (MQF Level 6) or higher in Business/Management related subjects.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Compliance related role.
• Experience in the gaming industry shall be considered an asset.
• Experience in commerce and/or accountancy and/or finance shall be considered an asset.
• Capable of working within a team, manage multiple engagements and work to demanding deadlines
• Ability to identify high risk areas and organise and present findings and recommendations in a concise manner (both verbal and written);
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment;
• Think analytically and act strategically;
• Takes ownership and is action oriented.