Position Title: Intern - Officer Authorisations

Department: Authorisations – Regulatory Directorate

Reports to: Senior Executive – Authorisations

Job Purpose

As an Intern Officer within the Authorisations Department, the candidate will be helping/assisting the Authorisations Department in the processing of all applications received by the Malta Gaming Authority, issuing of approvals and in keeping information on all licensee up-to-date.

Key Accountabilities/Key Activities

• Help the team to carry out a qualitative review of applications received by the Malta Gaming Authority to ensure that companies have submitted the required documentation, applications are complete and the respective fees have been paid;

• Help in reviewing the due diligence documents and following up with Criminal Probity Team for relevant vetting, in respect of new applications, share and license transfer requests;

• Maintaining information on all licensees up to date on the Authority’s systems and databases;

• Help reviewing and drafting approvals for any other additional changes, such as changes within corporate entities, changes within the corporate structure, changes in directors, key persons, games and/or game providers, register/operating address 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;

• Carrying out any other duties/tasks as may be instructed from time to time by the Senior Executive, Team Lead, Manager, Head and/or Chief Regulatory Officer

Technical/Professional Expertise

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree (MQF level 6 or equivalent) ideally in fields related to criminology or business;

• Interested in the gaming industry;

• Interest in business , commerce, accountancy/finance and/or IT shall be considered an asset;

• Be 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;

• Willing to take ownership and actions.