Officer - Compliance

Compliance
Full Time
Officer
Closing date 30/04/2024
Published on 23/08/2022

Job Description

Overview

Position Title: Compliance – Officer

Department: Compliance – Regulatory Directorate

Reports to: Senior Executive – 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 due diligence documents and following up with the Criminal Probity Team for relevant vetting, in respect of licensees;

Maintaining information on all licensees on the Authority’s systems and databases;

Offering investigative support to other areas of the Authority as instructed by management.[KV1] 

Prepare and present regular compliance reports as instructed by management;

Following up with licensees on events that change the information held on them by the Authority;

Participating in meetings and calls with prospective applicants and licensees and handling of general queries received via e-mail or telephone;

Keeping licensees and other key stakeholders 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 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 

 

Minimum educational level of MQF Level 6

Qualifications related to business, management, legal or finance will be considered an asset

Minimum One (1) year experience in a Compliance related role.

Experience in the gaming industry shall be considered an asset.

Experience in legal affairs, 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;

Smart, highly motivated, well presented and with good communication skills.

Takes ownership and is action oriented.