Job Description
Our client is a leading global banking group with operations across several core locations in Europe, Asia and America. They are renowned for their work in retail, wholesale and investment banking area. The client is currently looking to hire a Head of Financial Crime specialist to join their Milan office and manage a compliance team of 4. The role is a key senior positon within the company and will involve reporting to the European Head based in London and the CEO based in Italy.
Experience Required:
Leading teams, projects or compliance engagements, ideally on an international level.
Strong knowledge and understanding of best practices and procedures in the Financial Crime Domain (minimum 10 years) and 3 line defence, gained within a regulator or international bank.
Implementing corporate initiatives and the mitigation of any related compliance risks, (e.g. sanctions, AML etc.)
Assess the impact of emerging regulation and legislation and oversee its implementation across all work streams.
The role will require international travel and the ability to communicate well within an international team.
Relevant Professional Qualification are highly desired, (ACAMS, ICA, ACFCS).
Fluency in English and Italian required and any other languages preferred.
The Compliance team will champion the development and oversight the Financial Crime risks across national and international operations. Successful candidates will be ideally placed to continue progressing a career within a global top tier bank either in Italy or abroad.
Please submit your CV to em@barclaysimpson.com or contact me for more information.