Financial Crime Specialist - Italy

Responsibilities:

• File internal SAR cases within available SLAs, including advising relevant stakeholders on next steps;
• Maintain SAR escalation log and ensure all escalations to the team are promptly reviewed and resolved;
• Maintain client off-boarding log and support client off-boarding process where required;
• Where there are grounds for suspicion or requirement for guidance in relation to a case, escalate accordingly to the team lead and relevant MLROs;
• Partner with relevant internal stakeholders to strengthen quality of SARs, and ensure consistency and accuracy;
• Proficient in compliance applications and programmes such as Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, Kodex, World-Check (nice to have);
• Good knowledge on provisions of local laws, directives, regulations and otherwise standards applicable to subject persons and knowledge of upcoming regulation of virtual currency policies is a strong plus;
• Participate in internal and external programs related to AML/ CFT and other subjects that may form part of the day to day work requirements;
• Any general administration and ancillary activities as may be required and related to the above functions in accordance with the business requirements of the Company.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a Business, Legal, or related field, or equivalent practical experience;
• 1-2 years of experience in investigations, including filing SARs, or related audit/regulatory experience at a financial institution or fintech company;
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to be action-oriented and seek to meet high standards;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, time management, analytical, and investigative skills;
• Solid Microsoft Office and G-suite management skills;
• Italian Native is a must. Strong proficiency in English (spoken and written). Any additional language proficiencies is nice to have;
• Knowledge of Italian rules and regulation applicable issued by Banca d’Italia and Local FIU’s anomalous patterns indicators.

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