Head of Regulatory Services

Role Location: Malta

Department: Client Regulatory Services

Employment Type: Full Time Permanent

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

Apex is looking for a Head of Regulatory Services to work in our Malta office. The primary focus of the role will be that of heading the regulatory services team and to provide regulatory roles and support to an established portfolio of fund clients in Malta. The selected candidate will work closely with the Head of Compliance and the MLRO of Apex.

The Head of Regulatory Services will be responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and commercial development of regulatory, compliance, AML/CFT, risk, and internal audit services across the Malta business

• Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, manage, and develop the Regulatory Services team within the Malta office, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, client service excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Set clear objectives, KPIs, and service delivery standards, ensuring alignment with global Compliance Solutions strategy.

• Oversee resourcing, capacity planning, and performance management, ensuring the team remains adequately staffed and technically competent.

• Promote a culture of regulatory integrity, and solution-oriented advisory across all client engagements.

• Client Service Delivery Oversight

• Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of all regulatory mandates, including compliance officer, MLRO/MLCO, risk, and internal audit assignments.

• Oversee the maintenance of regulatory registers, compliance monitoring programmes, and governance documentation in line with applicable regulatory frameworks.

• Act as escalation point for complex or high-risk client matters, ensuring appropriate resolution and regulatory defensibility.

• Maintain strong oversight of SLA adherence, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and audit trail integrity across all client files.

• Service Line Development and Innovation

• Strengthen and expand the firm's Compliance, AML/CFT, Risk, and Internal Audit offerings, ensuring services remain aligned with evolving regulatory expectations and market demand.

• Identify opportunities to diversify and enhance the Malta client portfolio through new services, product innovation, and tailored solutions.

• Collaborate with the Regional and Global Head of Compliance Solutions to design, develop, and implement new service lines and operational models.

• Drive the adoption of technology, automation, and data-driven solutions to enhance delivery efficiency and scalability.

• Regulatory Horizon Scanning and Advisory

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local (MFSA/FIAU) and EU-level (ESMA, EBA, ECB) regulatory developments and assess their impact on client obligations and internal service offerings.

• Provide technical guidance and thought leadership to clients and internal stakeholders on regulatory change, industry trends, and emerging risks.

• Ensure proactive communication of regulatory developments through internal briefings, client updates, and training initiatives.

• Stakeholder and Regulatory Engagement

• Interface, where required, with regulatory authorities and external stakeholders, maintaining a professional and credible representation of the firm.

• Support client interactions at Board and Committee level, including presentation of compliance reports and regulatory updates.

• Commercial Management and Financial Oversight

• Oversee client billing, pricing structures, and revenue management, ensuring alignment with contractual terms and profitability targets.

• Monitor engagement budgets, cost allocation, and margin performance, addressing inefficiencies where necessary.

• Support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client onboarding, and cross-selling of Compliance Solutions services.

Skills Required:

Candidates should:

• Experience in compliance within financial services, preferably in the Funds industry;

• At least 5 - 7 years of experience within a similar position;

• Knowledge of the applicable laws and regulations and their application; particularly with respect to AIFMD, GDPR, MIFID, IFR and IFD and AML legislation.

• Have good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and approach the job with a positive mind set engaged at providing solutions.

• Attention to detail

• Be capable of multitasking and working under pressure.

• Work on own initiative

• become a point of reference for clients.

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business

• Exposure to all aspects of the business, and cross-jurisdiction

• Working with a strong and dynamic team

• Training and development opportunities.