Anti-Financial Crime Senior Specialist
Our client is a leading global asset management group operating in more than 50 countries, offering investors a broad range of distinctive investment strategies and solutions across public and private markets.
Driven by the group's continuous growth, the firm is seeking to fill a strategic, specialized role within the Holding company's AFC Function.
To achieve this, we're looking for a talented:
Main Responsibilities
The AFC Function is in charge of ensuring the regular and timely fulfillment of the core duties, in accordance with the relevant local and Group regulations.
It is responsible for the supervision, coordination and controlling of the following financial crime compliance risks:
Money Laundering & Terrorism Financing
International Financial Sanctions
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Main Tasks
Directly reporting to Chief AFC Officer, the AFC Senior Specialist will:
Identify and assess the key money laundering (ML), terrorism financing (TF) and international financial sanctions (IS) risks that the Entities (Affiliates) within the Asset Management perimeter are exposed
Assess the Group AML, IS and ABC Policies and Guidelines and implement/adapt them for the AM
Identify and assess the impact of new AFC relevant external regulation
Cascade and monitor the implementation of Holding's Standards and AML/IS/ABC Programs at Affiliates level
Perform the periodical controls and risk assessment on AML/CTF, IS and ABC risk exposure of the Holding and the Affiliates
Define remedial actions on the basis of the controls and investigations performed and allocate them to the correct owner
Support and oversee the Affiliates in the definition of sustainable remedial actions of the shortcomings identified by internal controls and external reviews
Represent the firm in AFC relevant roundtables and partnerships with peers and authorities.
Act as senior point of escalation and advisory for complex AFC matters raised by Affiliates, providing pragmatic and risk-based solutions
Lead end-to-end AFC transformation initiatives, including the design, implementation and rollout of AFC policies, processes and IT tools across multiple jurisdictions
Drive standardisation and optimisation of AFC processes, identifying efficiencies and best practices
Contribute to the definition of the AFC strategic roadmap and priorities, in line with regulatory evolution and business strategy
Support Chief AFC Officer in providing information flows and reports toward the corporate bodies and the Senior Management
Support Chief AFC Officer in the coordination and supervision of the Affiliates, and interact with local AFC Officer/Function
Support the Chief AFC Officer in organizing and managing training sessions and periodic meetings with Local AFC Officers
Deliver in-class trainings on AFC matters to both Control Functions and Business Lines
Prepare periodic reporting for Senior Management and Boards.
Candidate Profile
Minimum 7/10 years' experience within the AML/AFC Function of a relatively large and preferably multi-national financial services firm (asset management company, banking, main consultants, etc.)
Expert knowledge of AML/CTF/IS/ABC regulation and best practices
Familiarity with US and UK AML/CTF/IS/ABC regulation
Knowledge of the asset management and investment services industry
Experience in implementing effective AML/CFT Programs in other financial institutions
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational and technical solutions
Proven experience in leading complex,
multi-country AFC or compliance transformation projects, including IT tool implementation
Experience in coordinating/supervising the implementation of multi-country AFC activity programs
Ability to perform AML related risk assessments, gap analyses, definition of appropriate AML related policies, procedures and guidance
Ability to operate in a large financial groups, build relationships across business lines, strong communications skills
Knowledge/experience of implementation and use of main AML tools and Info-providers used in the Asset Management industry (Orbis BvD, Dow Jones, World Check, Fen-X)
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Tools, in particular Excel, Word and Power Point
fFuent English and Italian, both written and oral
CAMS, ICA or ACSS certification is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively and independently at the various levels within the organizations
Attention to detail and ability to define and implement processes
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including at senior management level
High level of ownership and accountability
Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving and analytical skillset
Ability to drive topics and deliver results even under pressure and time constraints
Team player.
Location
Compensation Package
The position offers a gross annual salary starting from €******, within the Quadri Direttivi category, under the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Banking Sector (CCNL Credito) and the applicable Company Supplementary Agreement (Contratto Integrativo Aziendale).
The final offer will be aligned with the candidate's professional experience, technical and soft skills relevant to the role and may include an individual variable compensation component.
The firm also offers: lavoro da remoto and flexible working hours - corporate welfare benefits program - meal vouchers - access to learning platforms.
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Driven by the group's continuous growth, the firm is seeking to fill a strategic, specialized role within the Holding company's AFC Function.
To achieve this, we're looking for a talented:
Main Responsibilities
The AFC Function is in charge of ensuring the regular and timely fulfillment of the core duties, in accordance with the relevant local and Group regulations.
It is responsible for the supervision, coordination and controlling of the following financial crime compliance risks:
Money Laundering & Terrorism Financing
International Financial Sanctions
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
Main Tasks
Directly reporting to Chief AFC Officer, the AFC Senior Specialist will:
Identify and assess the key money laundering (ML), terrorism financing (TF) and international financial sanctions (IS) risks that the Entities (Affiliates) within the Asset Management perimeter are exposed
Assess the Group AML, IS and ABC Policies and Guidelines and implement/adapt them for the AM
Identify and assess the impact of new AFC relevant external regulation
Cascade and monitor the implementation of Holding's Standards and AML/IS/ABC Programs at Affiliates level
Perform the periodical controls and risk assessment on AML/CTF, IS and ABC risk exposure of the Holding and the Affiliates
Define remedial actions on the basis of the controls and investigations performed and allocate them to the correct owner
Support and oversee the Affiliates in the definition of sustainable remedial actions of the shortcomings identified by internal controls and external reviews
Represent the firm in AFC relevant roundtables and partnerships with peers and authorities.
Act as senior point of escalation and advisory for complex AFC matters raised by Affiliates, providing pragmatic and risk-based solutions
Lead end-to-end AFC transformation initiatives, including the design, implementation and rollout of AFC policies, processes and IT tools across multiple jurisdictions
Drive standardisation and optimisation of AFC processes, identifying efficiencies and best practices
Contribute to the definition of the AFC strategic roadmap and priorities, in line with regulatory evolution and business strategy
Support Chief AFC Officer in providing information flows and reports toward the corporate bodies and the Senior Management
Support Chief AFC Officer in the coordination and supervision of the Affiliates, and interact with local AFC Officer/Function
Support the Chief AFC Officer in organizing and managing training sessions and periodic meetings with Local AFC Officers
Deliver in-class trainings on AFC matters to both Control Functions and Business Lines
Prepare periodic reporting for Senior Management and Boards.
Candidate Profile
Minimum 7/10 years' experience within the AML/AFC Function of a relatively large and preferably multi-national financial services firm (asset management company, banking, main consultants, etc.)
Expert knowledge of AML/CTF/IS/ABC regulation and best practices
Familiarity with US and UK AML/CTF/IS/ABC regulation
Knowledge of the asset management and investment services industry
Experience in implementing effective AML/CFT Programs in other financial institutions
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational and technical solutions
Proven experience in leading complex,
multi-country AFC or compliance transformation projects, including IT tool implementation
Experience in coordinating/supervising the implementation of multi-country AFC activity programs
Ability to perform AML related risk assessments, gap analyses, definition of appropriate AML related policies, procedures and guidance
Ability to operate in a large financial groups, build relationships across business lines, strong communications skills
Knowledge/experience of implementation and use of main AML tools and Info-providers used in the Asset Management industry (Orbis BvD, Dow Jones, World Check, Fen-X)
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Tools, in particular Excel, Word and Power Point
fFuent English and Italian, both written and oral
CAMS, ICA or ACSS certification is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively and independently at the various levels within the organizations
Attention to detail and ability to define and implement processes
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including at senior management level
High level of ownership and accountability
Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving and analytical skillset
Ability to drive topics and deliver results even under pressure and time constraints
Team player.
Location
Compensation Package
The position offers a gross annual salary starting from €******, within the Quadri Direttivi category, under the National Collective Labour Agreement for the Banking Sector (CCNL Credito) and the applicable Company Supplementary Agreement (Contratto Integrativo Aziendale).
The final offer will be aligned with the candidate's professional experience, technical and soft skills relevant to the role and may include an individual variable compensation component.
The firm also offers: lavoro da remoto and flexible working hours - corporate welfare benefits program - meal vouchers - access to learning platforms.
#J-*****-Ljbffr