Head of KYC

Processes & Client Operations structure is in charge of process mapping, onboarding offboarding activities for the operations perimeter and of first level activities related to Anti-Money Laundering monitoring (KYC). Furthermore, the Unit is in charge of Funds Services and Clients operational activities.
Within the Unit, we are currently looking for an Anti-money Laundering Manager. The role holder, directly reporting to Head of Processes & Client Operations, will be in charge of coordinating the team, performing all the activities related to AML first line of defence. Main tasks will be as follows:
* Supervise the implementation of EU/Italian requirements concerning Anti-Money Laundering
* Oversee Due Diligence on retail and institutional customers and Due Diligence on counterparties
* Oversee ongoing monitoring of active relationships
* Analyze the suspicious transactions (SOS)
* Process and monitor the overall risk data
* Guarantee the appropriateness of the reporting of the Counterparties Master Data (Anagrafica Rapporti) to the competent authorities (i.e. Agenzia delle Entrate)
Our ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
* Master's Degree in either Finance or Economics
* At least 5 years of experience in Financial Services with a significant experience in AML area
* Proven experience of people management
* Knowledge of asset & wealth management industry
* Fluency in English. The knowledge of a second foreign language (French and/or German) will be considered a plus
* Proficiency in Office tools
Soft skills:
* Problem solving attitude
* Strong managerial, organizational and execution skills in complex environment
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong ability to manage high-pressure and conflicting requests
* Ability to deliver results and meet deadlines within a complex schedule
* Team leadership and capacity to act effectively under uncertainty