AML Compliance Manager (Full-time)

R77 (HR Consulting) is supporting one of our clients—a corporate services provider with a tax and audit practice—in the search for an AML Compliance Manager. This is a leadership role focused on strengthening AML/CFT governance, driving a risk-based approach across the business, and ensuring regulatory expectations are consistently met.

AML Compliance Manager

Key responsibilities

• Carry out, review and approve client onboarding and ongoing monitoring.

AML Compliance Manager

• Run and/or approve Customer Risk Assessments (CRAs).

AML Compliance Manager

• Review team output (ID&V, beneficial ownership, source of funds/wealth, screening reports) and ensure quality standards.

AML Compliance Manager

• Oversee client communication and support the smooth running of day-to-day compliance operations.

AML Compliance Manager

• Ensure file organisation and record-keeping align with internal structure and policy.

AML Compliance Manager

• Prepare/review documentation for internal audits, regulatory inspections and compliance reviews.

AML Compliance Manager

• Prepare/review transaction monitoring and escalate issues where required.

AML Compliance Manager

• Prepare quarterly reporting and data packs for Board meetings; attend and support/shadow the MLRO/Compliance/Risk Officer at Board level when required.

AML Compliance Manager

• Liaise with internal departments and regulators to support regulatory reporting and timely submissions (including FIAU REQ, MFSA annual return, and Accountancy Board return).

AML Compliance Manager

• Review and update the AML/CFT Business Risk Assessment and Customer Risk Assessment methodology, recommending improvements as needed.

AML Compliance Manager

• Create, implement and maintain policies, procedures and AML handbooks; keep internal registers up to date via the AML system.

AML Compliance Manager

• Support compliance/risk assessments, investigate potential breaches, and report findings to management.

AML Compliance Manager

• Design and deliver AML/compliance training; monitor team performance and provide coaching and development.

AML Compliance Manager

• Act as a support officer during AML/CFT examinations where required; complete any other duties aligned with the role.

AML Compliance Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Criminology, Banking or a related field.

AML Compliance Manager

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar AML/compliance role.

AML Compliance Manager

• Exposure to corporate services, tax or audit is considered a strong advantage.

AML Compliance Manager

• Strong understanding of Malta regulatory compliance and AML/CFT requirements (ideally within corporate services/tax/audit).

AML Compliance Manager

• Ability to interpret regulatory guidance and apply it practically to business controls and “best practice” compliance.

AML Compliance Manager

• Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and comfortable balancing priorities and deadlines.

AML Compliance Manager

• Excellent written/verbal communication, strong analytical and investigative skills, and high attention to detail.

AML Compliance Manager

• Approachable stakeholder manager, able to influence across all levels internally and externally.

AML Compliance Manager

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

AML Compliance Manager

• Career growth and professional development opportunities.

AML Compliance Manager

• Collaborative, dynamic working environment with exposure to high-responsibility work.

AML Compliance Manager

• Two days WFH after 6 months’ probation.

AML Compliance Manager

• Private health insurance after 6 months’ probation.