Senior Legal Analyst

The Enforcement Function is responsible for reviewing the actions and where necessary conducting investigations of licence holders who have or are suspected of having committed serious compliance failures, serious misconduct or any other serious breaches of the law. The Enforcement Function also investigates the actions of persons carrying out financial services activities without having the necessary licence or authorisation. As part of the investigative process carried out by the Enforcement Function, legal review and analysis is required and this might be required at any stage of the investigation as well as after the investigation has been concluded.

About the Role

As a Senior Analyst, you will be entrusted with the below duties and responsibilities:

• Analysing, assessing and discussing investigations with specific attention to ensure that there are sufficient legal grounds which merit an investigation and possible enforcement action;
• Discussing investigative strategies with Senior Management;
• Collection of information and documentation and the carrying out of any required legal research to help with the investigation;
• Consideration of representations received and discussing with Senior Management, as required;
• Reviewing of any documents prepared by the Enforcement Function including documents in relation to complex cases, which require legal expertise;
• Be present during meetings of the decision-making body of the MFSA, to ensure that the necessary legal support in presenting the case to the decision-making body, is provided;
• Providing legal advice in relation to investigative and enforcement work;
• Drafting and filing of legal and judicial documents to be presented to court, tribunal or specialised body, as necessary;
• Represent the Enforcement Function of the MFSA and attend any sittings of the court, tribunal or specialised body to present the case on behalf of the Enforcement Function;
• Handling the collection of evidence to be presented in court, tribunals or specialised body;
• Preparing and presenting legal arguments to be presented in court, tribunal or specialised body;
• Maintain or develop policies and procedures as required;
• Be in charge of carrying out the necessary reporting to other European Supervisory Authorities as necessary;
• Attending meetings, local and abroad, representing the MFSA and/or the Enforcement Function;
• Carry out other ad-hoc activities as may be determined, such as participation in projects; and
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Head and/or as may be required by the MFSA from time to time based on the exigencies of the Authority.

About You

You will hold qualification from the University of Malta Degree in Law (LL.D. or Master of Advocacy level) at MQF Level 7 or higher .

A minimum of five (5) years prior experience is required, preferably within the financial services sector or related fields.

You will also have the below skillset:

• Exposure to the field of litigation.
• Knowledge on financial services law
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of integrity

Other Information

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.org.mt under MQRIC heading.

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Privacy Notice on the MFSA webpage - https://www.mfsa.mt/privacy-notice/.

Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate’s appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.