Job Title: Legal and Compliance Officer

Reporting To: Chief Operations Officer

Job Overview: The Legal and Compliance Officer will be responsible to ensure that we operate in a legal and ethical manner while meeting our business objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an effective legal compliance programme;
• Acting as MLRO for the company;
• Conducting know-your-client (KYC) and due diligence processes;
• Ensuring that AML and KYC requirements and procedures are always properly followed;
• Implementing and monitoring proactive risk management policies and procedures;
• Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them;
• Draft and revise company policies;
• Proactively audit processes, practices and document to identify weaknesses;
• Evaluate business activities to assess compliance risk;
• Collaborate with external audits and HR when needed;
• Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation;
• Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices;
• Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance;
• Ensuring compliance with multi-national anti-money laundering laws and sanctions, and assisting with
• the reporting of suspicious transactions;
• Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals.

Requirements:

• Possess a Doctorate of Laws or a Legal Degree with a M
• Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti Money Laundering);
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards;
• Knowledge in KYC due diligence best practices;
• Previous experience in similar roles within the financial services industry would be considered an asset;
• Proficient in MS office applications;
• Excellent communications skills in both English and Maltese.

Attributes:

• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and data security;
• Passionate team player with a growth mindset;
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills;
• Hands-on and self-driven who loves a challenger culture;
• Adapts quickly to changes and takes responsibility for developing own skills.

About Us:

• At Ennesse we recognise that our staff make our success so your progression in our priority. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your accounting career within a prestigious firm.
• Support and assistance where needed will be given throughout by our fully qualified team of experts.
• We encourage and mentor further studies and sign off work experience for those studying ACCA.
• In return for your skills and talent we are committed to offering a wage commensurate with your level of experience and qualifications.

Remarks:

a. The list of ‘Duties & Responsibilities’ appearing in this job description is neither necessarily exhaustive
nor is any part of this job description permanent or immutable.
b. The job holder shall carry out his/her duties as directed by job holder`s superior.