Anti Financial Crime Expert Milano

Anti Financial Crime Expert
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Generali is a major player in the global insurance industry - a strategic and highly important sector for the growth, development and welfare of modern societies Over almost 200 years, we have built a multinational Group that is present in more than 60 countries, with 470 companies and nearly 80, 000 employees.

Our Group aims to become the standard bearer and industry leader in the European retail insurance market, building on our existing base of 50 million retail clients, out of an overall total of 72 million.

Generali Investments Holding S. p. A. (GIH) guarantees a solid framework of services designed to support various asset management activities.

Key elements include advisory and second level of control activities, organized to provide maximum efficiency; advanced reporting systems and sophisticated technological infrastructures.

The company also acts as a Holding company, retaining share capital in the boutiques and Generali Investments' companies.

The A&WM AFC Function is in charge of ensuring the regular and timely fulfillment of the core duties typically entrusted to the AFC/AML Function of different Italian Asset Manager of the Business Unit A&WM, in accordance with the relevant local and Group regulations.

The Function is responsible for the supervision, coordination and controlling of the following anti-financial crime compliance risks:

- Money Laundering (ML) & Terrorism Financing (TF)

- International Financial Sanctions (IS)

- FATCA/CRS (FC)

- Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC)

- identify and assess the key money laundering (ML), terrorism financing (TF) and international financial sanctions (FS) risks that the Group Entities within the perimeter are exposed

- assess the Group AML/IS Policies and Guidelines and implement/adapt them for the A&WM Business Unit

- perform the periodical risk assessment on ML/TF and IS risk exposure

- support Head of AFC in providing information flows and reports toward the corporate bodies and the Senior Management

- support Head of AFC in the coordination and supervision of the asset manager of the BU A&WM, and interact with local AFC Officer/Function

- supports the Head of AFC in organizing and managing training sessions and periodic meetings with Local AFC Officers

- cascade and monitor the implementation of Group Standards and AML Programs in the AM companies within the perimeter

- act as focal point for AFC matters for the AM companies within the perimeter

- manage and feeds the internal system (GIRS) for reporting to the Group AFC

- participate in projects for the implementation of AML and IS related IT tools

- support the drafting of the periodical AML/CFT/IS Reports of the abovesaid Group Entities

Must have:

- minimum 5 years' experience within the AML/AFC Function of a relatively large and preferably multi-national financial services firm (asset management company, insurance, banking, main consultants, etc.

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- expert knowledge of AML&CTF regulatory and European/Italian legislative obligations

- familiarity with US and UK AML&CTF regulation

- expert knowledge of International Financial Sanctions requirements

- experience in implementing effective AML/CFT Programs in other financial institutions, preferably within a multi-national environment

- experience in coordinating/supervising the implementation of AFC activity programs within entities of the BU

- ability to perform AML related risk assessments, gap analyses, definition of appropriate AML related policies, procedures and guidance

- knowledge of the asset management and investment services industry and the related ML/TF risks is requested

- ability to operate in a large financial groups, build relationships across business lines, strong communications skills

- working knowledge of FATCA/CRS and ABC (Anti-Bribery Corruption) applicable requirements

- knowledge/experience of main AML tools and Info-providers used in the Asset Management industry (such as Orbis BvD, DnB, Dow Jones, World Check)

- strong knowledge of Microsoft Tools, in particular Excel, Word and Power Point

- fluent English and Italian, both written and oral (knowledge of other EU languages is nice to have)

Soft skills:

- excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively and independently at the various levels within the organisations of the AM companies in scope, at all levels of seniority.

- attention to detail and ability to define and implement processes

- experience in conducting second level controls, writing reports, creating presentations and defining and presenting staff training

- experience in coordinating/supervising entities/people

- strong interpersonal skills

- problem-solving and analytical skillset

- ability to drive topics and deliver results even under pressure and time constraints

- team player

- ability to work even at a distance

Generali is proud to be an inclusive employer that considers applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disabil