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Head of Risk & Compliance - Malta

Ceek Talent is partnering with a dynamic multi-vertical group to recruit a Head of Risk & Compliance. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing and strengthening risk management and regulatory compliance frameworks across Security, Aviation, and Mobility operations.

Reporting to executive leadership, you will play a critical role in safeguarding operational integrity, ensuring regulatory adherence, and driving a proactive risk culture across the organisation.

 

What is expected of you?

  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve risk management and compliance frameworks across all business units
  • Oversee incident management processes, investigations, and root cause analysis
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks
  • Ensure adherence to national and international regulations relevant to each vertical
  • Establish and monitor internal controls, compliance monitoring programs, and audit processes
  • Prepare risk and compliance reports for executive leadership and boards
  • Coordinate regulatory submissions and act as point of contact for authorities when required
  • Lead compliance training initiatives and promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability
  • Support crisis management planning and business continuity initiatives

 

Vertical-Specific Responsibilities

Mobility:

  • Monitor compliance with health & safety, environmental, transportation, and facilities regulations
  • Oversee hazardous materials handling and fire prevention compliance

Aviation:

  • Ensure compliance with aviation authority requirements and operational safety standards
  • Support adherence to occupational health and airport regulatory frameworks

Security:

  • Oversee implementation of security protocols, staff vetting procedures, and data protection measures
  • Ensure regulatory and operational compliance within security services

 

What are you expected to bring?

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management, Law, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CRISC, CCEP, CIRM or similar) considered an asset
  • Minimum 7–8 years of experience in risk and compliance roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity
  • Experience within security, aviation, mobility, logistics, or regulated operational environments preferred
  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and risk assessment methodologies
  • Solid crisis management and investigative skills
  • Proven ability to implement structured compliance frameworks
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • High level of integrity, resilience, and sound professional judgment

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Senior leadership position within a growing multi-vertical organisation
  • Direct impact on operational resilience and regulatory excellence
  • Exposure to executive-level decision-making
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Health insurance
  • Car allowance
  • Professional growth and development opportunities

 

Ceek Talent invites experienced risk and compliance professionals who are ready to take ownership, drive structure, and elevate governance standards across complex operational environments to apply for this exciting opportunity.

 

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