Risk Policy and Governance Specialist (Reduced Hours)
On-site · San Ġiljan, Saint Julian, Malta
Job Summary
Lead the end-to-end development, maintenance, and harmonization of the institution’s Risk Policy Framework in collaboration with Credit, Market, Liquidity, and Operational risk units to ensure policies are cohesive, regulatorily compliant (Basel III, AML/CFT), and aligned with the Board’s Risk Appetite Statement. Draft, review, and update the Risk Policy inventory; translate methodologies (e.g., scoring models, VaR limits) into executable policy language; ensure policies are vetted by Legal and Compliance and meet regulator standards; oversee policy implementation across the business with clear communication and training; synthesize policy changes into executive summaries for the Risk Committee and Board; stay current with AML/CFT policies and procedures; demonstrate strong stakeholder management and governance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Law
- Minimum 5 years in Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, or Internal Audit within the financial services sector
- Deep understanding of the 3 Lines of Defence model and the regulatory landscape for small-to-mid-sized financial institutions
- Practical exposure to risk concepts, policies, or controls within a regulated institution
- Good understanding of risk frameworks, governance expectations and regulatory guidance affecting risk (MFSA / EBA)
- Exceptional technical writing skills and the ability to negotiate and build consensus among diverse stakeholders (Business vs. Control functions)
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