Junior Analyst (Crypto Data)

About The Department The FinTech Supervision function is responsible for the authorisation and supervision of entities operating under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and the Financial Institutions Act. The function also acts as the Authority’s centre of expertise on digital finance and FinTech-related supervisory and policy matters. The function also works closely with internal stakeholders, national competent authorities, and European institutions to ensure consistent, effective, and forward-looking supervision in a rapidly evolving digital finance environment.

About The Role As a Junior Analyst, you will be expected to:

• Have basic knowledge with the Maltese Financial Institutions Act, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, the Market Abuse Regulation.
• Prepare and draft reports, briefing notes, policy documents, presentations, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in MFSA cross-functional projects and initiatives as assigned by the line-manager or the Head of Function.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Function's policies, procedures, methodologies, and operational frameworks.
• Attend to any meeting, including EU-level meetings, as assigned by the line-manager or the Head of Function.
• Attend to any training, including ones organised outside of the MFSA premises or outside of the Maltese jurisdiction, as assigned by the line-manager or the Head of Function.
• Remain informed with the latest developments in the areas of Financial Institutions and Crypto-Assets Services Providers.
• Liaise with the various stakeholders, within the Authority and outside the Authority.
• Undertake any other duties, responsibilities, or projects as may be assigned by the line manager or the Head of Function.

About You We are looking for candidates with a solid academic background in financial services, accounting, statistics, or another related field considered relevant to the function and duties associated with this role. The role requires an academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) Level 6 or higher, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC), or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level. If you do not possess the required academic or professional qualifications but have at least five (5) years of relevant experience, we would still be interested in speaking with you. The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following skills/experience:

• Have an interest in financial services;
• Self-driven and ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
• Ability to prioritise and deliver quality work under pressure;
• Attention to detail and strive for quality and accuracy of reports raised;
• Excellent verbal and communication skills;
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships, including internally within the Authority as well as with external stakeholders; and
• Sound analytical skills.

Other Important 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.gov.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 Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage www.mfsa.mt. 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.

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