Job Description

Our client, a renowned CSP based in Birkirkara is currently looking for a Senior Risk & Compliance Advisor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to build hands-on experience across risk, compliance, governance, internal audit and ESG with a wide range of clients. You’ll work directly with Managers and senior stakeholders on regulatory reviews, risk assessments and advisory projects, while helping to develop the firm’s advisory offering.

This is an office-based role offering a salary of up to €45K.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of client engagements on time, within budget and to quality standards
• Coordinate and execute risk, compliance, governance, internal audit and ESG engagements, working closely with Managers and team members
• Lead engagement workstreams and act as day-to-day client contact, building relationships and managing information requests and follow-ups
• Monitor regulatory developments, supervisory expectations and industry trends, and advise clients on their impact
• Conduct regulatory compliance reviews, gap analyses and advisory projects, reviewing client policies, procedures, manuals and governance records against regulatory obligations and industry standards
• Perform risk assessments, compliance monitoring and governance reviews, identifying and assessing operational, regulatory, strategic and emerging risks, recommending practical improvements and supporting enterprise-wide risk assessments and risk register reviews
• Plan and execute internal audits, including risk assessments, audit programmes, control testing, working papers and reporting, and evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control frameworks
• Analyse client documentation, regulatory submissions, risk reports and operational information, and assist with preparing and reviewing documentation for licence applications, regulatory notifications and ongoing submissions
• Support data protection and privacy assignments, including governance assessments
• Prepare reports on findings, recommendations and management actions, and maintain engagement documentation, project records and working papers to quality standards
• Mentor and support junior team members through work reviews and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to internal methodologies, templates, tools and knowledge repositories
• Prepare client presentations, training sessions, awareness initiatives and other advisory deliverables, and contribute to business development, including proposals, marketing materials, articles and client updates

Education, Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accountancy, Law, Compliance, Risk Management, Business or related
• Professional qualifications or ongoing studies towards relevant certifications are an asset
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, governance, internal audit, advisory services or a related professional services environment
• Sound understanding of risk management, regulatory compliance, internal audit, corporate governance and regulatory frameworks for regulated entities
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret legislation, regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations and apply them in a practical business context
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, client deliverables and technical documentation
• Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with a keen eye for detail
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Able to work independently with sound judgement, escalating matters where appropriate and taking ownership of workstreams
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, regulators and colleagues
• Solution-oriented, proactive and client-focused
• Willingness to develop technical knowledge and skills and stay informed of regulatory and industry developments
• Experience within regulated sectors (financial services, investment, iGaming or similar) is a plus

About the Role

• Salary of up to €45K
• Office based in Birkirkara
• Opportunities for career development
• A flexible approach to work
• Private health insurance
• Continuous training opportunities
• Achievement bonus for employees who further their education in relation to their role
• Team-building activities

Note: Only candidates who are already based in Malta can be considered for this role.

Kindly apply with your detailed CV in English.

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