Senior Compliance Executive

Fenlex Corporate Services Ltd., one of the leading corporate service providers in Malta, is looking to recruit a Senior Compliance Executive to join our Compliance team.

The successful candidate will form part of a dynamic team that handles a predominantly international clientele operating across a wide range of industries as well as the firm’s private clients. The role is therefore ideal for someone who wishes to broaden their experience and take on a challenge.

General responsibilities:

· Collect, review and maintain client due diligence documentation, ensuring robust due diligence standards in line with regulatory requirements and internal onboarding procedures.

· Carry out client risk assessments at onboarding stage and on an ongoing basis.

· Perform Enhanced Due Diligence on higher-risk clients and scenarios in line with the PMLFTR and FIAU Implementing Procedures.

· Apply internal client acceptance criteria, ensuring alignment with the Company’s risk appetite and risk management framework.

· Conduct ongoing monitoring of client relationships, ensuring that client profiles, risk ratings, and supporting documentation remain accurate, complete, and up to date.

· Conduct and/or review sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screenings; analyse alerts, identify potential ML/FT risks, and prepare structured risk-based assessments with clear recommendations.

· Client re-evaluations in line with our quality and risk management policies.

· Liaise with relevant internal departments to obtain information, provide guidance, and ensure compliance with AML/CFT procedures.

· Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, including physical files and electronic systems.

· Support statutory compliance obligations (where applicable), ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal standards.

· Assist with the management of internal audit procedures, practices and documentation.

· Support the development, implementation, and periodic review of AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls.

· Assist and support junior compliance team members, fostering professional development and maintaining high standards of performance.

· Assist with the delivery of AML and CFT training, promoting a strong compliance culture throughout the organisation.

· Identify and escalate potentially suspicious activities to the MLRO.

· Ensure adherence to applicable AML/CFT legal and regulatory requirements, including Maltese and EU frameworks, and relevant sanctions regimes.

· Support ad hoc compliance projects, reporting requirements, and departmental initiatives as required.

Requirements of the ideal candidate:

· At Least two to three years experience working within AML/CFT compliance, experience within a CSP, or regulated environment will be considered an asset.

· Entry level qualifications in AML and evidence of training completed would be considered an asset.

· Knowledge of the Financial Services Industry regulations and standards whilst having strong knowledge of the Maltese corporate service providers regulatory framework, company and trust law and AML / CFT regulations.

· Knowledge in Due diligence & AML functions & practices.

· Excellent communication skills especially in English, both verbal and written.

· Strong risk assessment and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret regulations and apply them effectively in a business context.

• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.

· Ability to work with limited supervision and comfort in making decisions independently but also being able to collaborate in a team-oriented environment

Candidates will be provided on the job training having excellent career growth prospects and an opportunity for continual professional development, together with an attractive remuneration and benefits package that is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Personal data provided by a candidate will be processed by the Organisation for the purposes of its recruitment process and in case of employment for the purposes of the employee’s relationship with the organisation.

Fenlex Corporate Services Ltd. is registered to act as a Company Service Provider by the Malta Financial Services Authority.