Career Paths and Opportunities in Malta’s Financial Services Industry

Rudolph Psaila, is the CEO of AlleyBe Group, an independently owned Group which is engaged in the Corporate, Trust and Fintech Industry.

He started his career working for PwC Malta and PwC in the Channel Islands and during his ten-year career working in Malta and abroad, he had the opportunity to work on international, high profile assignments. In 2010, Rudolph moved to Amicorp Group where he was appointed as the Global Head of Commercial Operations and was primarily responsible for setting up and developing the Corporate, Fiduciary and the Fund Administration businesses.

Rudolph is also the Chairman of FinanceMalta, Malta’s national promotion body for financial services and fintech related business. He is a fellow member of the Malta Institute of Accountants and a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Rudolph is a visiting lecturer at the University of Malta and acts as an examiner and tutor for dissertations related to financial services.

Ms. Melanie Pace has obtained a Diploma in Management Studies in 2005 and a Master’s in Business Administration (specialising in HR) in 2014, both from the University of Malta. She has been active in the management of Human Resources over the past fourteen years, gaining both local and international exposure, in both private and public sectors and across different industries, including manufacturing, hospitality, pharmaceutical and the latest financial services. Ms. Pace currently holds the position of Senior Manager (People and Culture) with the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), mainly responsible for the Selection and Recruitment function. During her working experience, she has handled various projects such as the revamping of training systems, restructuring exercises locally and internationally, the implementation of a suggestion scheme, the implementation of new HR systems, the design and implementation of HR policies and procedures amongst others.

Mirko Rapa is a tax partner at PwC Malta and provides tax advice to a wide and varied portfolio of clients. Over the last 18 years he has provided tax advice to clients operating in a number of sectors, including individuals taking up residence in Malta.
Lectured financial reporting and advanced taxation to students preparing for the ACCA as well as students preparing for the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation (CIOT) examinations.
Mirko is a member of the Council of the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners (IFSP) and chairs the IFSP’s Education Sub-Committee.