Position Title: Senior Executive – Anti-Money Laundering

Directorate: Compliance

Job Purpose:

The Senior Executive – Anti-Money Laundering shall report directly to the Anti-Money Laundering Manager in the performance of his/her duties. The selected candidate shall observe and comply with all reasonable, lawful and proper guidelines and directions which may be issued by the Anti-Money Laundering Manager. The Senior Executive – Anti-Money Laundering shall perform supervisory duties and assist with the overall development and strategies of the Anti-Money Laundering Unit.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the AML Manager on the day to day operational and strategical matters;
• Contributing to the development and growth of the AML/CFT Unit;
• Assisting and where necessary, spearheading initiatives and projects interrelated to the evolvement of the AML Unit;
• Managing the AML Executives/Officers’ tasks and performance;
• Leading and supervising the AML Executives/Officers with AML/CFT compliance examinations conducted on Gaming Licensees, independently or jointly with the FIAU;
• Drafting, reviewing and signing detailed reports of the findings identified during AML/CFT examinations in a timely manner;
• Presenting the findings together with supporting evidence to the relevant administrative and/or judicial bodies;
• Liaising with local authorities and stakeholders on AML matters and queries;
• Attending and representing the MGA in meetings and conferences both local and abroad, when necessary; and
• Performing any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Technical/Professional Expertise:

• In possession of a Degree related to the role. Candidates with degrees in the following fields will be given preference: Law, Accounts, IT and Criminology
• Excellent report writing skills;
• Ability to organise and present findings and recommendations in a logical and comprehensible manner (both verbal and written);
• Excellent command of both English and Maltese language (both written and spoken);
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a similar role;
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a people / team leadership position;
• Strategic, critical and analytical thinking;
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment;
• Ability to take ownership and act in line with agreed KPIs;
• Leadership skills and ownership of work and projects; and
• Sound knowledge of AML/CFT Laws and Regulations governing the EU and Malta.