Head of Compliance (AML/KYC)

About the role

Valletta Compliance Group Ltd is a mid-sized compliance and regulatory advisory firm serving financial services and iGaming clients across Malta and the EU. We combine local regulatory expertise with practical operational support and advisory services.

As Head of Compliance (AML/KYC) you will own the compliance strategy and execution: leading the compliance team, developing and maintaining AML/KYC policies, overseeing transaction monitoring and sanctions screening, and ensuring timely regulatory reporting. You will act as the primary compliance contact for senior stakeholders, external auditors and regulators.

The role offers the chance to shape a growing compliance function, work with cross-border clients and implement modern compliance tooling. You will join a professional, collaborative team with investment in training and career progression, and enjoy a hybrid working model with core days in our Sliema office.

About Valletta Compliance Group Ltd

Valletta Compliance Group Ltd provides compliance, AML/KYC and regulatory advisory services to licensed firms across Malta and the EU, including payment services, iGaming operators and corporate clients. The firm is growing its advisory and managed services teams and prides itself on practical, audit-ready compliance frameworks.

What you can expect

• Hybrid working with modern Sliema office
• Competitive senior-level salary and performance bonus
• Funding and study leave for certifications (e.g. ACAMS)
• Direct interaction with senior leadership and regulators

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the compliance team responsible for AML, KYC, sanctions screening and transaction monitoring.
• Develop, maintain and enforce AML/KYC policies, procedures and risk-based customer due diligence frameworks.
• Ensure timely suspicious activity reports and regulatory filings, and act as primary liaison with local regulators (e.g. MFSA) and external auditors.
• Oversee onboarding and ongoing due diligence processes for clients and customers, ensuring robust KYC documentation and risk classification.
• Manage and optimise transaction monitoring and screening systems; define rules, tune alerts and reduce false positives.
• Provide compliance input to product launches, business projects and vendor selection (including AML tech providers).
• Design and deliver regular compliance training and awareness programmes for staff and stakeholders.
• Produce management reporting on compliance metrics, KPIs and regulatory changes; present to executive leadership and board-level committees.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in compliance, AML/KYC or financial crime roles, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management position.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Maltese and EU AML/CTF frameworks and practical experience applying them.
• Proven experience implementing and managing transaction monitoring, sanctions screening and KYC onboarding processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills; experience liaising with regulators, auditors and senior management.
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to draft clear policies and regulatory submissions.
• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Right to work in Malta (EU citizens or holders of appropriate Maltese work authorisation).
• High attention to detail, strong analytical skills and ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

How to apply

Apply via the job listing page (https://fnkt.com/jobs/head-of-compliance-aml-829/) with your CV and a short cover note outlining your AML/KYC leadership experience and notice period.