Jean Noel Cutajar
Deputy Director – Supervision and Data Management & Analytics
Jean Noel Cutajar joined the FIAU as Deputy Director in August 2026, where he oversees the Supervision function, responsible for monitoring subject persons’ compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing obligations. He also leads the Data Management and Analytics function, which administers the Centralised Bank Account Register (CBAR) and analyses data to support statistics, intelligence, and risk assessments.
Dr Cutajar has more than fifteen years of experience in financial, banking services, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
Throughout his career, Dr Cutajar held senior management positions and advised on legal, governance, regulatory, and financial crime compliance related matters across regulated entities and the private sector. His experience includes direct engagement with local and international regulators on strategic initiatives and the implementation of major regulatory frameworks. Before joining the FIAU, Dr Cutajar held an executive management role within one of Malta’s local credit institutions. He also served as legal counsel in several organisations, including the Central Bank of Malta, providing legal and regulatory advice on various matters.
A lawyer by profession, Dr Cutajar holds a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Malta and a Master of Laws degree from the University of London, specialising in banking, financial services, and financial crime compliance. He is also certified by the British Institute of Directors in board leadership, strategy, and financial stewardship.
