Nium - Director – Regulatory Compliance & MLRO Malta

Malta - Hybrid+ Equity3mo ago

In Office Director EMEA Fintech Payments Regulatory Affairs Manager Regulatory Compliance Team Management ACCA Reporting Risk Assessment

Requirements

• 10+ years’ experience within regulated companies, in senior compliance role(s) with robust knowledge on Compliance topics (KYB / KYC, AML/CFT, Sanctions etc.) • Good understanding of the Payments/Fintech industry • Knowledge and experience (preferably within Payments/Fintech) in Malta • ACAMS/ICA certified (preferably) • Strong analytical skills with experience in problem solving and being able to implement and deliver solutions • Demonstrate clear sense of accountability in performing the role and a positive demeanour • Ability to identify inefficiencies, see the bigger picture, challenge the current status quo and define scalable and sustainable processes and methodology • Able to prioritize quickly and meet deadlines even under pressure • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills • Team player with strong collaborative qualities • Ability to lead and motivate high-performing individuals. • Willingness to learn continuously and keep up to date with the Payments industry and its regulatory landscape (globally).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Financial Crime and AML methodology to manage all sources of regulatory risk to meet the needs of our Maltese/EU regulators and ensure they remain up to date with all regulatory and international standard • Develop country specific risk assessment highlighting control gaps • Build up compliance reporting as per regulatory and governance requirements and issue internal reports to Senior Management (AML/CTF internal control report, Fraud, periodic internal reports etc.) • Act as a subject matter expert for the business and management on compliance-related matters in Europe • Develop and improve the company’s policies and procedures on an ongoing basis • Lead AML external audits • Perform ongoing risk assessments and horizon scanning for applicable regulatory requirements • Act as point of contact for the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) and law enforcement agencies • Ensure proper regulatory and AML/CFT reporting to MFSA • Assist in to improve and streamline end to end compliance operational processes through automation and technology • Lead the roll out and ongoing management of the Compliance Training Framework • Participating in Compliance or business-driven projects, including regulatory developments and strategic initiatives

Benefits

• We Value Performance: Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programs, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivized for their hard work. • We Care for Our Employees: The wellness of Nium’ers is our #1 priority. We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program, generous vacation programs including our year-end shut down. We also provide a flexible working hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office). • We Upskill Ourselves: We are curious, and always want to learn more with a focus on upskilling ourselves. We provide role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend. • We Celebrate Together: We recognize that work is also about creating great relationships with each other. We celebrate together with company-wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team offsites, and much more!