Junior Due Diligence Officer

Due Diligence Specialist RSM is a leading contemporary, forward – looking global assurance, tax and consulting organisation on a mission to instil confidence in a world of change.At RSM we value respect and uncompromising integrity, succeeding together through inclusivity and collaboration, and strive for excellence and impactful innovation in everything we do. We act responsibly towards others and the environment, and describe ourselves as caring, curious, courageous and critical thinkers.As part of our continued growth, RSM Malta is expanding its Anti Financial Crime & Compliance Function by recruiting a Junior Due Diligence Officer.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough customer reviews, ensuring that all necessary information and documentation is collected and verified in accordance with RSM’s Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for the daily review and clearing of hits on the Firm’s screening tool and the necessary escalation (where necessary);
• Review and update customer risk profiles and conducting customer risk assessments;
• Completing due diligence reports to a high standard, concisely outlining all of the relevant information and identified risks (if any);
• Escalate suspicious activity or customers who are high risk with senior management in line with internal policies and procedures.
• Navigating public databases and internal systems to identify and verify due diligence information;
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of AML procedures and controls.
• Conduct transaction reviews and flag suspicious activity for further investigation.
• Maintain and update AML-related documentation, registers, and audit trails.
• Perform any other duties delegated by management as needed.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and risk assessments on prospective customers, ensuring adherence to AML/CFT regulatory requirements & internal policies and procedures.
• Perform due diligence and screening on prospective customers as part of the onboarding process;Qualifications, Experience and Preferred Skills:
• Have an MQF Level 4 qualification or better in a relevant field;
• Ideally be in the process of obtaining a professional qualification related to the role;
• Have over 1 year of professional experience in a similar role;
• Have an understanding of the relevant regulatory requirements and obligations;
• Have a good command of both English and ideally Maltese and the ability to communicate clearly & professionally by telephone, email & in person;
• Organised, knows how to prioritise tasks and able to meet deadlines;
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude and an ability to take ownership of tasks through to completion;