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Working in Financial Services in Malta

Banking, insurance, fund administration, and fintech — Malta's financial sector is growing and internationally connected.

Verified against Identità Malta
Last checked 16 April 2026

About this sector in Malta

  • Malta is home to a significant number of EU-licensed financial services firms, including banks, fund managers, and insurance companies.
  • The sector is regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). Workers in regulated roles must understand compliance requirements.
  • English is the dominant working language, with some firms also operating in Italian or Arabic.
  • Many roles require professional qualifications (ACCA, CFA, CISI) in addition to degree-level education.
  • South African, Indian, and Emirati-connected professionals are among TCN workers in this sector.

Permit and compliance requirements

Identità Malta

Single Permit

Required for all TCN workers. Employer-initiated through Identità Malta.

Pre-departure course

Mandatory for first-time Single Permit applicants (since 1 March 2026).

MFSA fit and proper check

Certain regulated roles require an MFSA fit and proper assessment. This is the employer's responsibility to initiate.

Professional qualifications

Senior roles typically require ACCA, CFA, CISI, or equivalent. Your employer will specify requirements.

Police conduct certificate

Required for roles involving financial crime compliance or client-facing regulated activity.

Common roles in this sector

  • Compliance officer
  • AML analyst
  • Fund accountant
  • Risk analyst
  • Corporate administrator
  • Banking officer
  • Insurance underwriter
  • Fintech product manager

Salary expectations

Indicative figures — community sourced

Financial services professionals typically earn €28,000–€55,000+ annually depending on seniority and qualifications. These are indicative figures — confirm with your employer.

Nationalities commonly working in this sector

Workers from South African, Indian, Serbian, Emirati are among the most common TCN nationalities in this sector. Check the nationality guides for country-specific permit notes.

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