Compliance Support Officer

Job. Matching. Partner are looking for a Compliance Support Officer to join a well-established and growing professional services firm in Malta. Reporting to the Head of Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening and maintaining a robust, inspection-ready compliance framework across the Group’s regulated and non-regulated activities.

This is a broad, compliance-led position, with AML/CFT responsibilities forming a clearly defined component of a wider remit. The role does not involve independent MLRO decision-making responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional looking to develop as an all-round specialist within a supportive, family-oriented culture.

This is a hybrid role, offering a salary of up to €35K + performance bonus. Role & Responsibilities Support the Compliance Function in monitoring adherence to the Company Service Providers Act, the Trusts and Trustees Act, MFSA requirements and data protection obligations Contribute to the design, delivery and recording of the Compliance Monitoring Programme, including thematic reviews, file testing and control assessments Provide regulatory and governance input on client onboarding and acceptance procedures, and support the ongoing review of existing clients, structures, trusts and fiduciary arrangements Assist in preparing and maintaining Board and management compliance reports, including follow-up on findings and remedial actions Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance registers, logs and records Track regulatory developments and escalate relevant updates to the Head of Compliance Assist in drafting, implementing and periodically reviewing compliance policies, procedures and internal controls, and provide compliance guidance to operational teams Assist in reviewing AML/CFT documentation produced during onboarding and ongoing monitoring (e.

g. CDD, customer risk assessments, source of wealth and source of funds narratives) Assist in testing AML/CFT controls under the Compliance Monitoring Programme, recording findings and following up on remediation actions Assist in maintaining AML/CFT records, logs and reporting outputs in coordination with the MLRO, and support AML/CFT training and awareness initiatives Education, Skills & Requirements 2+ years of experience in a general compliance, regulatory or governance role, ideally within a CSP, trustee, fiduciary or regulated professional services setting in Malta - non-negotiable Professional qualifications and/or certifications in Governance, Compliance, AML/CFT or Risk are a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Exposure to AML/CFT matters is required for this role Exposure to general compliance frameworks, particularly those relating to CSPs and trustee activities, along with a working knowledge of AML/CFT obligations and MFSA guidance Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to evaluate compliance risks and controls across varied business lines Well organised and detail-oriented, able to juggle several compliance workstreams while keeping clear audit trails Able to work independently within a structured Compliance Function, with a clear grasp of independence and escalation requirements About the role Salary of up to €35K + performance bonus Hybrid working with flexible hours Longer weekends (office closes at 2pm on Fridays) Birthday leave Study leave and sponsorships On-the-job training and mentoring from industry professionals Career progression plan Opportunities to attend industry events Health insurance Wellness allowance Free mental health workshops and one-to-one sessions Free parking Corporate discounts Regular team building and departmental events Note: Due to the urgency of the role, only candidates who are based in Malta and have experience in a similar role in Malta can be considered.

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