Position Title: Senior Executive - Anti-Money Laundering

Department: Anti-Money Laundering

Reports to: Manager - Anti-Money Laundering

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; 

• Conducting Interviews on applicant MLROs, aimed at assessing their competence and knowledge to occupy such role and writing high quality detail;

• 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 Bachelor’s degree (MQF level 6 or equivalent) 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 English language (both written and spoken);

• At least three (2) 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.