If you are a doer who appreciates autonomy and thrives in environments where your voice is heard and you enjoy transformation projects and a professional change, this is the place for you.
Our client is a licensed E-Money and Payments institution in Malta, looking for a Head of Legal & Compliance to join their growing team.
You will be instrumental in establishing, maintaining, and overseeing the legal and regulatory compliance framework, ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable EU and Maltese laws, MFSA rules, and internal governance standards.
Once settled into the role, you will recruit a team member to support you, ensuring you focus on high-value work, and you have the necessary support in place.
The firm promotes flexible working hours and hybrid working policies, and in addition to a competitive salary, you will also benefit from a wellness allowance and private health insurance.
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in legal & compliance roles within regulated financial services, preferably EMI/PSP or banking sectors (legal and regulatory compliance exposure is essential)
- Law Degree
- Strong working knowledge of MFSA regulatory framework, EU financial services law, AML/CFT, and operational resilience requirements
- Proven experience engaging with regulators and operating at board level
- Prior PQ by the MFSA in a comparable role within a licensed financial institution is strongly preferred
If you are ready for a new professional challenge and want to have a confidential discussion about this role, apply now.
FM Search acts as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. E.A. No. 00395-2025