We're a leading financial institution, a key player in the Maltese market and part of a highly diversified multi-national group of companies. Employing a team of 260 employees, the Bank offers a full range of lending and savings solutions to both personal and business customers. We strive to offer a highly personalised service through our network of twelve retail branches spread across the Maltese Islands.

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We're a team of inspired people who believe that opportunities start with a conversation.

You will be responsible for:

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• managing a dynamic team, and the day-to-day operations, ensuring the smooth running of the Unit;
• ensuring tasks are compliant with policies and procedures of the Bank, whilst ensuring accurate and timely completion;
• ensuring credit agreements are legally correct and in line with approvals;
• overseeing the efficiency of the contracts process including pre-deed processing, contract representation, updating of searches and conservation of privileges;
• conduct thorough and meticulous reviews of documents submitted by the Bank’s vetting professionals;
• identify and assess potential risks and liabilities associated with the various activities of CVU and other areas or units impacting CVU’s work, providing insights and recommendations to mitigate those risks;
• collaborate with other departments and units to provide timely replies, issuance of credit agreements and publication of deeds;
• identify opportunities to streamline and optimize vetting processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all legal reviews;
• implementing and monitoring best practices that are issued from time to time;
• maintaining a good and healthy working relationship with all internal and external parties including the Bank’s and customers’ architects, other banks and notaries being strategic partners in the Unit’s activities; and
• any other duties which may be assigned by the Head of Department in the interest of the smooth running of the Unit and the Department.

The potential candidate should also have a positive attitude, be well-organised, meticulous with a hands-on approach to work.

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You must:

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• have a tertiary level of education, with previous managerial experience working in a credit institution or notarial office;
• have good working knowledge of Maltese legislation in respect to credit and contract drafting;
• have excellent communication skills;
• demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Maltese with the ability to understand and communicate effectively using legal terminology;
• possess strong leadership and team management skills;
• uphold a professional attitude at all times;
• be decisive when taking actions based on established policies and procedures;
• be highly organised and meticulous in your work; and
• be flexible, highly committed and possess excellent interpersonal skills.