Compliance Officer (MGA/UKGC)

About the role

Harbour Compliance Solutions Ltd is a Malta-based regulatory advisory and compliance firm serving licensed operators across iGaming and fintech. We combine hands-on regulatory delivery with advisory projects for both start-ups and established operators, and pride ourselves on a collaborative, technically strong team operating close to the Malta regulatory ecosystem.

The Compliance Officer will work within a small compliance team reporting to the Head of Compliance and will be responsible for ongoing licence compliance, AML/KYC oversight, drafting and maintaining policies, and liaising with regulators including the MGA and, where relevant, the UKGC. The role involves monitoring, investigations, periodic reviews, and preparing regulatory submissions and returns.

This is a hands-on role for a pragmatic, detail-oriented professional who enjoys balancing routine monitoring and control work with project-based regulatory tasks. The position offers exposure to multiple operators and regulatory environments, a clear training budget, and opportunities for professional development and certification.

About Harbour Compliance Solutions Ltd

Harbour Compliance Solutions Ltd is a specialist regulatory and compliance provider headquartered in Valletta, advising licensed iGaming and fintech clients across the EU and UK. The firm supports clients with licensing, AML frameworks, ongoing monitoring, and remediation projects.

What you can expect

• Hybrid working model with central Valletta office
• Professional development allowance and support for certifications (e.g. ACAMS, ICA)
• Competitive monthly salary and performance-related bonus
• Close working relationships with local regulators and industry stakeholders

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update compliance policies and procedures to reflect MGA and UKGC requirements
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and monitor adherence to licence conditions
• Perform AML/KYC checks, transaction monitoring oversight and escalate suspicious activity as required
• Prepare and submit regulatory returns, licence applications and responses to regulator queries
• Support onboarding and due diligence for new clients and third-party relationships
• Deliver compliance training and awareness sessions for client teams
• Investigate incidents, produce root-cause analyses and recommend remediation actions
• Work with Legal, Risk and Operations teams to embed controls and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Assist the Head of Compliance with regulatory engagement and inspection preparation

Requirements

• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience working in compliance, AML or regulatory roles (preferably in iGaming or financial services)
• Practical knowledge of MGA licence requirements and demonstrable familiarity with UKGC standards
• Experience in KYC/EDD, transaction monitoring and SAR/STR preparation
• Strong written and verbal English; Maltese advantageous
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Competent user of MS Office; experience with compliance/transaction-monitoring platforms is a plus
• Attention to detail, good judgement, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Right to work in Malta (candidates without existing rights may be considered where sponsorship is feasible)

How to apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant MGA/UKGC experience and earliest availability.