Financial Crime Specialist - Italy

Responsibilities:

1. File internal SAR cases within available SLAs, including advising relevant stakeholders on next steps.
2. Maintain SAR escalation log and ensure all escalations to the team are promptly reviewed and resolved.
3. Maintain client off-boarding log and support client off-boarding process where required.
4. Where there are grounds for suspicion or requirement for guidance in relation to a case, escalate accordingly to the team lead and relevant MLROs.
5. Partner with relevant internal stakeholders to strengthen quality of SARs, and ensure consistency and accuracy.
6. Proficient in compliance applications and programmes such as Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, Kodex, World-Check (nice to have).
7. 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.
8. Participate in internal and external programs related to AML/CFT and other subjects that may form part of the day-to-day work requirements.
9. 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:

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