Chief Compliance Officer
Location
Malta
Salary
Attractive
Contact
Amanda Faria
Job Ref
1638057
About the role:
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs to identify, prevent, detect, and remediate non compliance with regulatory requirements
• Advise the Board and Senior Management on compliance risks and provide assurance that effective policies and procedures are in place and understood company-wide
• Prepare and present clear compliance reports to the Board, promptly escalating material breaches or regulatory issues
• Design and update an annual risk based compliance work plan aligned with the company’s business model and regulatory obligations
• Lead and mentor the compliance team, ensuring high standards of professionalism and performance
• Promote a strong compliance culture, including whistleblowing programs and training initiatives to encourage ethical behavior and reporting of misconduct
• Act as the primary liaison with regulators (MFSA, FIAU, and other relevant authorities) for licensing, audits, inspections, and notifications
• Oversee internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and ensure timely responses to findings
• Conduct independent investigations into compliance breaches and oversee corrective actions
• Enhance internal compliance processes through automation and technology-driven solutions
• Monitor third-party compliance risks, particularly for KYC/AML service providers and outsourced functions
• Perform any additional duties as directed by the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs to identify, prevent, detect, and remediate non compliance with regulatory requirements
• Advise the Board and Senior Management on compliance risks and provide assurance that effective policies and procedures are in place and understood company-wide
• Prepare and present clear compliance reports to the Board, promptly escalating material breaches or regulatory issues
• Design and update an annual risk based compliance work plan aligned with the company’s business model and regulatory obligations
• Lead and mentor the compliance team, ensuring high standards of professionalism and performance
• Promote a strong compliance culture, including whistleblowing programs and training initiatives to encourage ethical behavior and reporting of misconduct
• Act as the primary liaison with regulators (MFSA, FIAU, and other relevant authorities) for licensing, audits, inspections, and notifications
• Oversee internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and ensure timely responses to findings
• Conduct independent investigations into compliance breaches and oversee corrective actions
• Enhance internal compliance processes through automation and technology-driven solutions
• Monitor third-party compliance risks, particularly for KYC/AML service providers and outsourced functions
• Perform any additional duties as directed by the CEO and Board of Directors.
