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Senior AML Official

  • On-site
    • Birkirkara, Birkirkara, Malta
  • AML

Job description

Calamatta Cuschieri Moneybase plc is a privately held Fintech Group that operates in Investment Services, Fund Administration, Online Investing, and Payments. With roots dating back to 1971, the Group today is evolving at a fast pace whilst keeping the same core principles, that of providing clients the best service using the latest technology and the top professionals in their field, whilst ensuring the strong governance and ethics.

We are committed to attracting and selecting the very best people to join our team and to creating a workplace that promotes individual career growth; we value our people and their well-being. The group employs over 210 people from over 27 countries around the world with Assets Under Management and Administration of over 3 billion.

Role Summary

The Senior AML Official will join CC Fund Services (Malta) Limited, a regulated Fund Administrator and licensed CSP within the Calamatta Cuschieri Moneybase Group.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading onboarding and due diligence processes for clients and investors, while supporting the Company’s MLRO in ensuring that all AML/CFT and regulatory requirements are met. The role involves overseeing ongoing monitoring, maintaining compliance frameworks, and assisting the MLRO with day-to-day activities and escalations.

The ideal candidate will play a key role in strengthening the Company’s AML compliance culture, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards for clients and investors, and responding promptly and effectively to ad hoc requests.


Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee the end-to-end onboarding process for clients and investors, including customer due diligence (CDD), screening, and the preparation, and where required, approval, of Customer Risk Assessments.

  • Conduct and supervise periodic and ad-hoc reviews of existing clients and investors, ensuring all due diligence documentation remains accurate, complete, and up to date.

  • Ensure effective ongoing monitoring of client and investor relationships, including timely updates to files and confirmations of Beneficial Ownership in line with regulatory requirements.

  • Maintain robust AML/CFT systems and databases, ensuring all compliance-related records for clients and investors are accurate, complete, and readily accessible.

  • Act as a key point of contact for corporate clients and, where applicable, investors, providing guidance on AML/CFT matters, managing escalations, and ensuring that these requests are handled efficiently.

  • Support and, where required, act on behalf of the MLRO, including responding to urgent client and investor queries and ensuring continuity in their absence.

  • Prepare and present AML/CFT reports and updates relating to clients and investors for quarterly Board Meetings.

  • Develop, implement, and continuously enhance AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure alignment with evolving legal and regulatory frameworks.

  • Conduct and/or oversee periodic screening of clients and investors, including updates from the Sanctions Monitoring Board and the Asset Recovery Bureau.

  • Monitor and assess jurisdictional risk ratings impacting clients and investors, ensuring timely updates in response to changes in risk profiles.

  • Stay up to date with AML/CFT regulatory developments and advise senior management and the Board on the implications of new requirements affecting clients and investors.

  • Ensure full alignment with the FIAU Implementing Procedures and other applicable regulatory standards.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the AML/CFT framework, with a focus on both client and investor processes.

  • Mentor and support junior team members, fostering a strong culture of compliance and professional development.

  • Undertake any additional duties assigned by senior management, contributing to the company’s governance and risk management framework.


Job requirements

Requirements 

  • Experience within the financial services sector will be considered an asset.

  • Strong attention to detail, coupled with a commitment to delivering excellent client service.

  • Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative, alongside strong teamwork skills.

  • Ideally hold a recognised qualification in AML, Compliance, or a related field.

  • Sound knowledge of AML/CFT laws and regulations, including the FIAU Implementing Procedures.

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English, with strong presentation and report-writing abilities.

  • Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.

  • Positive attitude with a strong sense of accountability and professionalism.

Remuneration

We are committed to attracting and selecting top people to join our team. We are also committed to creating a workplace that encourages individual growth; we value our people and their well-being.

What we offer:

Attractive salary package including company Share Awards and Share Options

Annual Bonus linked to KPI

Health insurance and fitness allowances

Company parking

Study Leave

Fully paid sponsorship schemes for further studies

Exposure to the very latest technologies

Opportunities for career growth

Visit our cc.com.mt or moneybase.com for more information about our company

All Applications will be acknowledged and treated with maximum confidentiality

Reference: CCMT01527


“The enduring goal of Calamatta Cuschieri Moneybase is that the composition of our workforce should reflect that of the communities in which we work.”

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