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Brandon Galea

SENIOR AML/CFT ASSOCIATE


Brandon Galea is a Senior Associate at RMC Wise LTD, specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Regulatory Compliance.

He assists subject persons in identifying and assessing business risks while ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. Brandon works closely with clients to enhance governance structures, mitigate financial crime risks, and align with AML obligations effectively. His expertise includes developing compliance programs, delivering sector-specific training, and advising on best practices tailored to each industry. Additionally, he conducts internal audits, identifies compliance gaps, and formulates structured remediation plans to improve compliance, governance, and risk management.


Experience

Brandon has over eight years of experience in the industry. He began his career working for one of Malta’s leading banks before transitioning to the Maltese AML regulator, where he served as a Senior Associate in the Supervision department. In this role, he conducted compliance examinations across multiple industries, assessing AML frameworks and regulatory adherence. Brandon actively engaged in discussions, forums, and workshops with local and international regulators, including Malta’s NCC, MFSA, MGA, FATF, and Moneyval, and contributed to updating Malta’s National Risk Assessment (NRA).


Educational Background

Brandon holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Degree in Banking & Finance from the University of Malta. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist and an active member of ACAMS.

Sectors of Specialisation

Asset Management and Funds

Company Service Providers and Trustees

Credit and Financial Institutions

Crypto Assets Service Providers and Blockchain

Investment Services Firms

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FAQ'S

RMC Wise Ltd offers a range of services including but not limited to *Risk Management*, *Regulatory Compliance*, *Financial Services Consultancy*, *AML/CFT Compliance*, *Internal Audit*, and *Regulatory Reporting Services.*

Risk Management involves identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of an event that may or may not have a negative outcome on the Company. RMC Wise tailors risk management solutions based on a thorough understanding of each client's risk profile, business model and overall objectives, offering services such as governance, policies & procedures, enterprise-wide risk assessments, outsourced risk management functions, and cyber risk support.

Regulatory Compliance ensures that a business adheres to external rules and internal controls imposed by regulatory bodies. It aims to protect license holders and their clients, ensure fair and transparent markets, reduce systemic risk, and combat financial crime. The Compliance Function advises and assists personnel in complying with legal and regulatory obligations, regularly assessing the effectiveness of measures and procedures in place. This is done through the effective implementation of a risk-based Compliance Monitoring Programme (CMP).

RMC Wise Ltd helps businesses meet their Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) obligations by providing services such as risk assessments, customer due diligence, ongoing monitoring, transaction reporting, and AML training. They assist firms in implementing robust frameworks to prevent financial crime and comply with regulatory requirements.

RMC Wise Ltd provides independent Internal Audit services to its clients. Internal Audit is crucial for ensuring the efficiency, security, and compliance of an organization. It provides independent assurance that a company’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes are functioning effectively. Moreover, Internal Audits help identify weaknesses, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, reducing the risk of fraud and financial mismanagement. Our services include reviewing compliance with regulatory requirements, evaluating operational risks, and offering recommendations for process improvements to ensure organizations operate efficiently and securely. This is done through the effective implementation of a risk-based Internal Audit Plan.

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