Momentum Pensions Group is one of the world’s leading International Pensions providers.
We have a strong focus on our practices, people, products and technology, continuous improvement and innovation set us apart. Supported by a flexible and dynamic approach, we build enduring business relationships that deliver.
With a clear focus on technology and innovation backed by a strong set of values, we evolve our services to ensure our offering is as robust tomorrow as it is today.
By continually enhancing our expertise we lead the pensions market and are renowned for building long-term client relationships founded on dependable specialist support.
We are currently seeking to recruit a detail oriented, experienced, highly motivated Compliance Associate within our Momentum Malta office. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day compliance operations.
We are a progressive Company offering the ability to work from home if appropriate.
Position Title: Compliance Associate
Department: Compliance
Reports To: Assistant Head of Compliance
Location: Malta (Hybrid after successful probation)
Contract Type: Full-Time
Role Purpose
The Compliance Associate will support the Compliance Team in day-to-day compliance activities, ensuring that Momentum meets its legal, regulatory, and internal governance obligations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual interested in pursuing a career in compliance within the pensions sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day to day compliance related queries and activities ensuring that turnaround times and service standards and quality are met.
- Dealing in a timely and accurate manner any regulatory requests from various channels including DSARs, Asset Recovery Bureau, MFSA, FIAU, SMB etc.
- Handling any due diligence request received from third party providers.
- Coordinate and organise the collection of evidence required for complaints investigations.
- Help maintain the firm’s compliance registers (e.g., Complaints Register).
- Support the Compliance function in implementing the firm’s compliance monitoring plan.
- Undertake client screening both at Member onboarding and on an ongoing basis.
- Perform due diligence checks on third parties’ business relationships e.g. Discretionary Fund Managers and Investment Advisory firms.
- Perform due diligence checks on Members based on their customer risk assessment.
- Carry out periodic reviews of internal Compliance policies and procedures, to ensure continuous compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements.
- Assist with regulatory filings including collection of data required for regulatory reporting and internal thematic reviews preparation.
- Provide administrative support to the Compliance function as required.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
- 2 years working experience in financial services, in particular in a Compliance function.
- Strong quality standards.
- Ability to work on own initiative and with good time management to organise and prioritise work even under pressure and within tight timescales.
- Proved excellent written and verbal communication across all levels.
- Ability to carry out research.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- A genuine interest in compliance.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and eager to learn.
- Can do attitude.
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently when required.
- Professional, approachable, and confident in dealing with colleagues at all levels.
How to Apply
Please send your CV along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
In your covering letter, we would like you to explain what attracted you to this position, highlight any relevant skills and experience, and tell us why you believe you would be a fit for our team and Company.
Please include your current availability and salary expectations.
Applications should be sent by email to s.mangani@momentumpensions.com
