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Compliance Manager

Maltamid

Legal & ComplianceCompliance Specialist

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Blockchain is connecting the world to the future of finance. As the most trusted and fastest-growing global crypto company, it helps millions of people worldwide safely access cryptocurrency.

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Legal & ComplianceCompliance Specialist

Responsibilities

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→4+ years of AML/CFT compliance experience within a regulated financial services or virtual assets business.
→Solid, working knowledge of Maltese AML/CFT law and regulation, including the PMLA (Cap. 373), FIAU Implementing Procedures, and applicable EU directives.
→Proven, hands-on experience with STR/SAR investigations and submissions, including use of the FIAU's goAML reporting system.
→Experience in the crypto / virtual assets sector, with familiarity with VASP business models and crypto-specific AML risks.
→Knowledge of blockchain analytics tools and their application to transaction monitoring.
→Relevant professional qualification: CAMS (ACAMS), ICA Diploma in AML, or equivalent.
→Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to document investigation findings clearly.
→Fluency in English required.

Support the end-to-end STR/SAR process, including internal investigation, documentation, and submission to the FIAU via the goAML platform.
Conduct case reviews of flagged transactions, applying sound judgement to assess reasonable grounds for suspicion.
Maintain accurate case records in line with regulatory record-keeping requirements.
Monitor FIAU typology guidance and incorporate relevant findings into day-to-day monitoring activity.

Contribute to a range of AML and compliance workstreams as directed by the MLRO, including policy reviews, risk assessments, CDD/EDD process improvements, and regulatory change implementation.
Assist with the preparation of AML/CFT reports for senior management and the Board.
Support training initiatives to ensure staff across the Malta entity understand and meet their AML obligations.
Liaise with Group compliance and legal teams to ensure consistency between entity-level and group-wide standards.

Apply knowledge of the VASP regulatory framework in Malta (VFAA, MFSA rules) to day-to-day compliance activity.
Support the use of blockchain analytics tools (e.g. Chainalysis, Elliptic, TRM Labs) in transaction monitoring and investigations.
Stay current on crypto AML typologies and developments such as the FATF Travel Rule and MiCA implementation.

Nice to Have

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Prior experience in a Deputy MLRO or senior AML role within a crypto-native or fintech business.
Familiarity with MiCA and its AML/CFT implications for VASPs operating in the EU.
Experience operating in a multi-entity or group compliance environment.
Prior exposure to FIAU or MFSA supervisory visits or regulatory enquiries.