Silvio graduated in Business Management from the University of Malta in November 2003. He continued to further his studies and by January 2007, had successfully completed his Masters degree specialising in Finance from the University of Leicester. In November 2021 he obtained the flagship qualification and the industry standard for MLROs and professionals managing money laundering risk – the ICA International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering.
He joined Bank of Valletta in June 1989 and now has over 33 years of diversified experience within the Financial Services industry. His career path has led him to form part of several teams across different units within the Bank. Various roles within both the Branch network and Wealth Management have served to enrich his knowledge and expertise when dealing with portfolios of investment and credit clients. For the last 4 years he occupied the role of a Deputy MLRO at Bank of Valletta, Head of Investigations and Lead for the AFC Advisory, Policy & Training. Currently he is the AFC Specialist for the BOV Business Banking area.
Silvio offered a vast array of lecturers at the St. Martins Institute for Higher Education for students reading for the BSc, Banking and Finance by The London School of Economics and Political Science. Silvio also offered lectures at the Malta International Training Centre and at the University of Malta.
Currently forms part of the ACAMS Malta Chapter board.