Compliance Support Officer

About the role

Aims International Malta is recruiting, on behalf of its client, a CSP, a Compliance Support Officer. The role supports the Compliance Function so that the Group operates in line with regulatory, statutory and internal requirements, focusing on general regulatory compliance, governance oversight, compliance monitoring and reporting, and supporting AML/CFT activities in coordination with the MLRO. It is a full-time hybrid position in the Central Region.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Compliance Function in overseeing compliance with the Company Service Providers Act and Rulebook, Trusts and Trustees Act, MFSA rules and guidance, data protection requirements and other frameworks.
• Assist with the Compliance Monitoring Programme, including thematic reviews, file testing, walkthroughs and control assessments.
• Support the review and challenge of client onboarding and acceptance from a regulatory and governance perspective.
• Monitor and periodically review existing clients, structures, trusts and fiduciary arrangements.
• Support Board-level and management compliance reporting, including findings, remedial actions and escalations.
• Maintain compliance registers, logs and records, and support regulatory horizon scanning and policy and control reviews.
• Provide compliance guidance to operational teams and escalate where needed.
• Support AML/CFT documentation review (CDD, customer risk assessments, source of wealth/funds narratives), control testing, record keeping and AML/CFT training, in coordination with the MLRO.

Required profile

• Minimum of two years' experience in a general compliance, regulatory or governance role, ideally in a CSP, trustee, fiduciary or regulated professional services environment.
• Exposure to AML/CFT matters; candidates with only AML experience and no broader compliance oversight may be less suited.
• Working knowledge of compliance frameworks for CSPs and trustees, AML/CFT obligations and MFSA guidance.
• Ability to work autonomously within a structured Compliance Function, with strong written and verbal English.

Required skills

• Analytical and critical review skills to assess compliance risks, controls and documentation.
• Organization and attention to detail, managing multiple activities with clear audit trails.
• Professional qualifications in Compliance, Governance, AML/CFT or Risk Management are an asset.

What we offer

• Salary of EUR 30,000 - 35,000, with performance bonus and progression plan.
• Hybrid working, flexible hours and longer weekends.
• Birthday leave, health insurance, free parking, wellness allowance and family culture.
• Study leave, sponsorships, on-the-job training and mentoring, and discounts across the island.