descrizione del lavoro

Based on a diversified universal banking model, the Société Générale operates in Italy through different companies belonging to its three main core businesses: Retail Banking in France, International retail banking, financial services and insurance and Corporate and investment banking, private banking, asset management and securities services.

As a key pillar of the Société Générale Group’s universal banking model, SG CIB supports the economy by playing a key intermediary role, offering broad market access to issuers and smart investment solutions to investors. The service we bring to our corporate and financial institutions clients revolves around three main activities - investment banking, financing and markets - and our global franchises of equity derivatives and natural resources. For our clients we stand out because we are a trusted advisor with a worldwide leading engineering expertise and a quality product suite. In 1967 the Société Générale founded the first location in Milan.

Mission:

We are looking for a Junior Compliance Officer trainee to ensure that our business processes and transactions comply with all relevant legal and internal guidelines.

Under the supervision of the Senior Officers in charge, within the framework of Corporate and Investment Banking activities, your duties will consist in reviewing the relevant documentation and data to ensure compliance with financial crime regulation and standards, particularly on KYC. The ultimate goal is to prevent money laundering as well as the danger of terrorist financing during the KYC processes / steps.

This is an internship lasting 6 months with the possibility of extension for an equivalent duration.

Desired start date : as soon as possible

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Investigate and assess the risks posed by potential new clients or review of existing ones such (review of the KYC files escalated to the attention of the Compliance department)
• Analyze clients’ requests on transactions/activities (in case dedicated approvals are required, also in the light of the Bankit “AML red flags” (indicatori di anomalia) and in the light of SAR identification duties)
• Regularly examine data and solutions to verify KYC regulations are being met
• Review or develop KYC policies and/or procedures
• Ensure keeping orderly audit trail of the activities and escalating violations

Profile required

• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business management or a related field
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills in both English and Italian
• French is an asset

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• Knowledge of UE and ITA KYC/AML regulatory requirements and regulation besides the international standards
• High ethical standard combined with pragmatical skills
• Inclination to read also important volumes of documentation with curiosity and high attention to details
• Fluent in control activities.
• Dealing with administrative tasks, with precision and diligence
• Flexibility and capacity to match tight deadlines and to work under huge pressure
• Team player

Société Générale Italy is a multi-category bank offering every employee the possibility to have several careers in a professional career path. Internal mobility and training are two core areas we focus on, in a dynamic, prosperous and evolving context.

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

At the end of your studies, various opportunities could be offered to you, in Italy and abroad.

Business insight

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?

You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents , regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.