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 270 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 thirteen retail branches spread across the Maltese Islands.

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

Duties and responsibilities

The Head of Contracts Vetting Unit will be responsible to:

• Mentor and Lead: Inspire, guide, and manage a high-performing team, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and smooth execution of all processes within the Unit.
• Innovate and Ensure Excellence: Enhance workflows, efficiency, and accuracy whilst taking charge of quality assurance for documents issued by the Unit, ensuring they meet legal and regulatory requirements, align with approvals and Bank standards.
• Collaborate & Connect: Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and seamless collaboration to meet Bank and customer expectations.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Department in the interest of ensuring the smooth running of the Unit and the Legal Department.

Competencies and experience

• Experience: Proven experience leading a team within a legal, financial, or regulatory environment. Strong background in credit agreements, contract drafting and process optimization are essential.
• Leadership: Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem Solver: A proactive and creative mindset, always looking for ways to enhance processes while ensuring full compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Maltese together with the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external partners. 
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Qualifications: A Degree in Law, Banking & Finance, Business Administration or a related field.

What we Offer

• Ongoing personal development;
• Preferential interest rates on home loans, personal loans and home value loans;
• Comprehensive support for academic advancement through fully subsidized staff study loans;
• Private clinic health insurance coverage, extendable to dependants;
• Life insurance and personal accident cover;
• Free ophthalmic examinations;
• Private counselling sessions in collaboration with Richmond Foundation;
• Additional half-day leave for birthday celebrations;
• Annual performance appraisals and salary reviews;
• €250 annual wellness allowance;
• Complimentary mammogram screenings for female employees aged over 40 and PSA screenings for male employees aged over 40;
• Flexible work arrangements (role permitting); and
• Various corporate discounts.

BNF Bank plc is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.