Regulatory Compliance Manager

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The Regulatory Compliance Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Compliance in overseeing the Bank’s regulatory compliance framework. The role bridges strategic compliance oversight with operational execution, ensuring that day-to-day activities, monitoring plans, and regulatory obligations are effectively managed. The Regulatory Compliance Manager shall ensurethe timely delivery of compliance tasks, reports, and submissions, while also acting as a key liaison with internal stakeholders and regulators. This is a hands-on management role requiring both leadership capability and strong technical knowledge of the regulatory environment governing a credit institution.

• Support the Head of Compliance in the implementation and execution of the Bank's Compliance Monitoring Plan, including risk-based reviews, identification of emerging compliance risks and control weaknesses, and follow-up on remedial actions. 

• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the Bank's operations, products and services. 

• Draft, review and maintain compliance policies, procedures and guidance documents to ensure alignment with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate the preparation, submission and maintenance of regulatory filings, disclosures and regulatory correspondence, in accordance with the Bank's approval and sign-off arrangements. 

• Support engagements, inspections and information requests from regulatory authorities.

• Maintain compliance records, registers and regulatory calendars, ensuring completeness, accuracy and auditability. 

• Ensure appropriate documentation of compliance assessments, advice, decisions and follow-up actions.

• Coordinate and support internal audits, external audits, regulatory inspections and thematic reviews. Monitor and follow up on agreed remedial actions arising from audits, inspections and compliance reviews.

• Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day regulatory compliance queries and provide practical compliance guidance to the business and escalate complex or sensitive matters where appropriate.

• Deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives to promote understanding of regulatory obligations and internal policies. 

• Support the promotion of a strong compliance and ethical culture across the Bank.

• Assist the Head of Compliance in the preparation of reports, management information and updates for senior management, management committees and the Board.

• Work collaboratively with the other Compliance Manager to ensure effective coordination, consistency and delivery across the Compliance Department. 

• Provide appropriate coverage for the Head of Compliance and the other Compliance Manager within delegated authority and assigned responsibilities.

 • Support the development and mentoring of other members of the Compliance Department, where applicable.

• Represent the Compliance Department at internal meetings, working groups, industry forums and external engagements, as required. 

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, external advisers, auditors, service providers and regulatory bodies.

We believe that strong collaboration and team culture thrive through in-person interaction, and we remain an onsite-first organisation. At the same time, we recognise the importance of flexibility in today’s work environment.

Employees can request to work from home through our HR system , and such requests are generally supported where business needs allow. However, given the nature of our operations, onsite presence is required for key meetings, team activities, and other critical business needs. Flexibility is provided as a benefit, not as a fixed entitlement, and is balanced with the Bank’s commitment to maintaining a collaborative office-based culture.

• Strong understanding of MFSA regulatory framework, EBA guidelines, and banking industry obligations.
• Excellent organisational skills, able to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex requirements clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analytical mindset with sound judgment in managing compliance risks.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Banking, Finance, or related field (Master’s or professional compliance qualification such as ICA is an asset).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a compliance role within a financial institution, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated experience liaising with regulators and managing compliance monitoring activities.
• Familiarity with compliance tools, monitoring systems, and MS Office.