Risk & Compliance Lead

JobMatchingPartner is seeking a Risk & Compliance Lead to join a PSP company serving clients across iGaming, eSports, eCommerce, and Lead Generation. The selected candidate will serve as the primary liaison for regulatory matters, working directly with the MFSA and obtaining MFSA approval (PQ status).

Requirements

• Lead identification, assessment, and monitoring of risk across operational, strategic, compliance, financial crime, and technology risk
• Work with department heads to embed risk awareness and support consistent risk assessments
• Own and maintain the enterprise risk framework, including risk register, risk appetite, KRIs, and control effectiveness
• Implement remediation actions and compensating controls, ensuring risks are mitigated and tracked to closure
• Maintain and update risk and compliance policies in line with regulatory and business changes
• Report to senior management and the Board on risk exposure, KRIs, and mitigation progress
• Ensure BAU compliance for the Malta entity, including regulatory reporting and submissions
• Maintain compliance framework aligned with MFSA requirements, including AML/CFT, conduct, and prudential rules
• Act as primary contact with the MFSA and other regulators, managing inspections and submissions
• Monitor regulatory changes in Malta and the EU and advise on required actions
• Record and track compliance breaches and ensure remediation actions are completed
• Work with the MLRO and financial crime function on AML/CFT matters
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections
• Maintain and evolve a consistent group risk framework as the business grows

Benefits

• Wellness contribution
• Health insurance