Senior Intelligence Analyst

The FIAU is seeking to strengthen the Intelligence Analysis section, by recruiting a Senior Intelligence Analyst to join their team. The Intelligence Analysis Section is responsible for the collection, processing, analysis and dissemination of information with a view to combating money laundering and the funding of terrorism.

​The Role 

• ​To examine financial intelligence gathered by the FIAU and assess whether such analysis leads to suspicions of money laundering or the financing of terrorism activities and report thereon


• To provide officers with enough guidance, support, leadership, and direction necessary to ensure that they are able to reach their targets


• To contribute towards the standard operating procedures and ensure that these are adhered to


• The collection of the information for onward, timely transmission to foreign FIUs and LEAs in the case of bi-lateral requests for information as may be received by the FIAU


• To represent the FIAU at local and international meetings


• To participate in internal committees as may be required


• Analysing data on a periodical basis


• To keep abreast of current and new local and international developments on the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism


• To contribute towards the collection and maintenance of comprehensive statistical data required to be maintained in terms of the PMLFTR and to analyse data collected on a periodical basis


• The assessment of electronic tools and software for the enhancement of the analytical process; and


• Any other duties assigned by the Director, Deputy Director, Head, Senior Manager and Manager

​Requirements
​The chosen candidate must be in possession of a university degree / an equivalent qualification at (MQF Level 6) in Criminology, Law, Banking and Finance, Financial Services, Insurance, Accounting or Economics, coupled with 4 years work experience relevant to this post, or in possession of a diploma / an equivalent qualification at (MQF Level 5) Criminology, Law, Banking and Finance, Financial Services, Insurance, Accounting or Economics, coupled with 5 years work experience relevant to this post. The applicants should be highly proficient in the laws that govern the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism in Malta and the international standards and EU legislation in the area. Sound knowledge of the relevant EU Directives and related domestic legislation that govern financial and ancillary services would also be required, together with a high level of familiarity with the operations of the financial services sector.

Applicants should be able to communicate effectively both in Maltese and English, have excellent analytical and report-writing skills and must be highly proficient in the use of office automation tools. Applicants should be able to show a track record of good organisational skills, leadership and motivational skills, ethical responsibility, and diligence to qualify for this position.

The selected candidate is expected to work independently and as part of a team, and to work with a minimum level of supervision in the conceptualisation, planning, management, and implementation of day-to-day activities within the Intelligence Analysis section.

We Offer

• Health insurance group cover


• Life insurance group cover


• Work from home


• Sponsorship training scheme


• Training and study leave


• Family-friendly measures


• Team building events


• Free parking (first come first served)

Jobsplus Permit No: 582/2023.
Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit - KMP-95041