Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) – Malta
We are looking for an experienced AML / Compliance / Financial Crime professional to join our team in Malta and take responsibility for the MLRO function.
This role could be a great opportunity for a Senior AML Officer, AML Manager, Deputy MLRO, Compliance Manager, Financial Crime Manager or senior Legal & Compliance professional who is ready to step into an MLRO position.
What you’ll be responsible for:
• Overseeing and maintaining the company’s AML/CFT and financial crime framework
• Reviewing higher-risk customers, merchants, transactions and business relationships
• Overseeing KYC/KYB, EDD and transaction monitoring activities
• Reviewing suspicious activity and determining whether external reporting is required
• Preparing and submitting suspicious transaction/activity reports where required
• Acting as an AML/CFT point of contact with relevant Maltese authorities
• Supporting regulatory requests, audits, inspections and remediation programmes
• Advising on sanctions, PEPs, adverse media and other financial crime risks
• Monitoring AML/CFT regulatory developments in Malta and the EU
• Working closely with Compliance, Legal, Risk, Operations, Product and Technology teams
What we’re looking for:
• Relevant senior-level experience in AML/CFT, Financial Crime, Compliance and/or Legal
• Strong practical knowledge of AML/CFT and a risk-based approach
• Hands-on experience with KYC/KYB, EDD, transaction monitoring and suspicious activity investigations
• Strong understanding of beneficial ownership and financial crime risks
• Ability to make independent, well-reasoned and documented risk-based decisions
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior management
• Excellent written and spoken English
MLRO experience is not mandatory. We are open to strong senior AML/Compliance/Legal professionals who have the knowledge, judgement and professional maturity to take on the MLRO function.
Experience in payments, electronic money, banking, card acquiring or fintech will be a strong advantage.
📍 Location: Malta
🏠 Residence in Malta is preferred but not mandatory. Relocation support may be available for a suitable candidate.
⚖️ The appointment will be subject to the applicable Maltese regulatory requirements and suitability assessment.
If you are interested in taking the next step in your AML/Financial Crime career, we’d be happy to hear from you.