Compliance Support Officer

The role would report to the Head of Compliance and assist in the planning, coordinating and evaluation of internal compliance activities. Ideal candidates would have a critical mindset, be self-driven and able to manage their own work load whilst being eager to learn and develop in this field.

Responsibilities:

Supporting the Compliance Function in ensuring the Company's ongoing compliance with its
obligations under the Company Service Providers Act and Rulebook, the Trusts and Trustees
Act, AML/CFT legislation, sanctions regimes, data protection laws and any other applicable
legal or regulatory requirements;

Assisting with the oversight of client onboarding and acceptance processes from a
compliance perspective, including the review of customer risk assessments, KYC/CDD
documentation, source of wealth and source of funds information and adherence to internal
client acceptance and risk appetite frameworks;

Assisting with the ongoing monitoring and periodic review of existing clients, including
corporate structures, trusts and fiduciary arrangements, to ensure continued compliance with
regulatory obligations, internal policies and risk classifications;

Supporting the planning, coordination and execution of compliance activities carried out by
the Compliance Function, ensuring such activities are appropriately documented, tracked and
performed in line with applicable regulatory expectations;

Monitoring and maintaining oversight of compliance tasks and deliverables, including
follow-ups arising from reviews, testing, internal findings or regulatory matters and assisting
in identifying patterns, deficiencies or emerging compliance risks;

Assisting with regulatory horizon scanning, including monitoring relevant laws, regulations,
rules, guidance notes, circulars and communications issued by competent authorities
(including the MFSA and FIAU) and escalating relevant developments to the Head of
Compliance;

Assisting in the preparation, maintenance and updating of internal and external compliance
reports, including management information, Board-level reporting, compliance monitoring
outputs and regulatory submissions or notifications, as required;

Assisting with the maintenance, accuracy and completeness of compliance-related registers
and records;

Supporting the development, implementation, maintenance and periodic review of
compliance policies, procedures and internal controls, ensuring alignment with regulatory
obligations applicable to CSP and trustee activities, as well as internal governance
requirements applicable to non-regulated activities undertaken by the Group;

Assisting with the oversight of compliance arrangements relating to non-regulated activities,
including monitoring adherence to internal policies, ethical standards, governance
frameworks and risk management controls applicable to such activities;

Supporting the management and effective use of compliance systems, tools and databases
used for onboarding oversight, monitoring, record-keeping, compliance testing and reporting;

Assisting in the preparation and delivery of internal compliance training and awareness
initiatives, including induction training and periodic refresher sessions covering regulatory
and internal compliance requirements;

Providing compliance support and guidance to operational and support functions on
regulatory and internal compliance matters, while ensuring timely escalation to the Head of
Compliance where required;

Performing such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time in support of
the Compliance function.

Requirements:

A minimum of two (2) years' experience in a compliance, AML, risk or regulatory role, ideally
within a Corporate Services Provider, trustee, fiduciary, financial services or professional
services environment;

Professional certifications or qualifications in Compliance, AML/CFT, Risk Management or
related disciplines will be considered an asset;

Good working knowledge of general compliance frameworks, ideally including those
stemming from the CSP Act and Rulebook, Trusts and Trustees legislation, AML/CFT
requirements and relevant MFSA and FIAU guidance, together with an understanding of data
protection obligations;

Ability to apply analytical, critical and inquisitive judgement when reviewing clients, structures
and activities across a range of jurisdictions, industries and business models;

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple compliance
activities concurrently while maintaining appropriate documentation and audit trails;

Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy within a structured Compliance function,
recognising the importance of escalation, independence and regulatory accountability;

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.