We're a leading financial institution, a key player in the Maltese market and part of a highly diversified multi-national group of companies. Employing a team of over 270 employees, the Bank offers a full range of lending and savings solutions to both personal and business customers. We strive to offer a highly personalised service through our network of thirteen retail branches spread across the Maltese Islands.

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We're a team of inspired people who believe that opportunities start with a conversation.

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At BNF Bank plc, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and integrity. Our Financial Crime Compliance [FCC] department plays a crucial role in protecting the bank and our customers from financial crime risks. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Investigations, Sanctions & Fraud Manager to join our team and lead our efforts in preventing, detecting, and investigating financial crime.

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You will be responsible for:

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• leading and managing the investigations, sanctions, and fraud teams to ensure timely and effective responses to financial crime threats;
• conducting complex investigations pertinent to financial crime, terrorist financing, fraud or potential bypassing of sanctions;
• ensuring that internal reports escalated from other departments and investigations triggered by FCC are analysed and processed in a timely manner;
• developing and implementing robust policies and procedures to mitigate financial crime risks;
• ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements;
• coordinating with law enforcement and regulatory agencies as necessary;
• providing guidance and training to staff on financial crime prevention;
• preparing and presenting detailed reports on investigations and their outcomes to senior management and regulatory bodies;
• overseeing the implementation of sanctions screening processes and systems;
• representing the Bank on external committees as may be assigned from time to time; and
• leading/Collaborating and working with other team members within FCC or other departments on ad hoc projects which may be assigned by the Head of FCC from time to time.

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The potential candidate should be reliable and trustworthy, well-organised with a disposition to learn and have a team-oriented approach.

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You must:

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• hold a bachelor's degree in finance, financial crime compliance, criminology, or a related field. A Master’s degree will be considered as an asset;
• have a minimum of five years’ experience in financial crime compliance, investigations, or a related field;
• have proven track record of managing complex investigations and leading teams;
• mentor and coach other team members within the team;
• have strong understanding of AML, CFT and sanctions regulations;
• have proficiency in financial crime investigation techniques and fraud detection technologies;
• have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; and
• have high level of integrity and ethical standards.

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• Ongoing personal development;
• Preferential interest rates on home loans, personal loans and home value loans;
• Comprehensive support for academic advancement through fully subsidized staff study loans;
• Private clinic health insurance coverage, extendable to dependants;
• Life insurance and personal accident cover;
• Free ophthalmic examinations;
• Private counselling sessions in collaboration with Richmond Foundation;
• Additional half-day leave for birthday celebrations;
• Annual performance appraisals and salary reviews;
• €250 annual wellness allowance;
• Complimentary mammogram screenings for female employees aged over 40 and PSA screenings for male employees aged over 40;
• Flexible work arrangements (role permitting); and
• Various corporate discounts.

BNF Bank plc is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.