Junior Analyst

within Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity

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Junior Analyst

within Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity

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  • Grade:

    8

  • Type:

    Indefinite

  • Job code:

    SIRC/003/2022

  • Team:

    Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity

About Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity

As the Financial Services industry experiences a widespread increase in the use of, and reliance on Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and as ICT including emerging technologies, is enabling innovation within the industry including the introduction of new sectors altogether, the relevance of ICT Risk and Cybersecurity continues to persist.

The Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity Function forms part of the MFSA's Supervision Directorate, it is cross-sectorial, and has been established to focus on one of the Authority's outlined key strategic priorities – Cybersecurity and Resilience. As a supervisory function, its portfolio of activities include effective supervision, which aims to ensure that regulated firms within the industry, are effectively managing their ICT risks, and have a resilient cybersecurity framework in place, in line with Acts, Regulations, rules and sector-specific guidelines. The function participates and contributes in various Working Groups, Task Forces and Committees at local and international levels, and develops policies and guidelines for the industry.

The Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity Function provides expert advice on ICT and Cybersecurity matters to other functions within the MFSA as required. It is also a contributor on emerging strategies especially those that are technology focused. The function is also the contact point for cyber incident reporting by regulated firms.

The Role

The selected candidate will work in a dynamic team within the Supervisory ICT Risk and Cybersecurity function. The role encompasses:

  • Assisting Supervisory functions during the authorisation stage of prospective Licence Holders;
  • Assisting in supervisory activities in line with supervisory priorities and the risk-based supervisory approach established by the Authority;
  • The conduct of micro and macro level analyses arising from the various activities carried out by the function to identify any patterns and/or trends;
  • Assisting other functions within the MFSA on ICT Risk and Cybersecurity matters as required;
  • The opportunity to participate in various Working Groups, Task Forces and Committees at local and international levels in relation to ICT Risk and Cybersecurity;
  • The development and maintenance of operational procedures;
  • Assisting in the preparation of reports as required;
  • Assisting in cross-functional projects and initiatives as necessary;
  • Keeping abreast with developments in the areas of ICT Risk and Cybersecurity, including keeping current with technology advancements, emerging technologies especially those in use within the Financial Services sphere, and the persistent threat landscape;
  • Keeping abreast with regulatory development and market evolution;
  • Other duties that may be assigned by the respective line manager and/or head of function from time to time.

 

About You

The selected candidate will need to have a solid academic background in ICT law and/or computer information systems, information technology, or information security, OR a solid academic background in Financial Services, FinTech, Business Administration, Evidence-Based Management, and/or International Affairs with a view to develop further in the ICT Risk and Cybersecurity aspects of Financial Services. Industry Certifications in ICT Risk and/or Cybersecurity would be considered an advantage.

The role calls for an academic qualification in a relevant field of study at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualification Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC) or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level.

The selected candidate is expected to have a critical and analytical mind-set and a high attention to detail. The individual is also required to demonstrate willingness to continue to learn and certify her/himself in the relevant fields of study.

If you do not have the necessary academic or professional qualifications but you have at least Junior, - three (3) years of relevant experience within a relevant field, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

How to apply

or query further information

Candidates are to forward a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) and an accompanying covering letter providing the motivation for the application to [email protected]

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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