AML AND COMPLIANCE, SPECIALIST

BFF Banking Group is a banking company that has been on the market for about 40 years, is listed on the Italian Stock Exchange and it is constantly growing and expanding. It is the largest independent specialty finance in Italy and leading player in Europe, specialized in the management and non-recourse factoring of trade receivables due from the Public Administrations. The Group is also leader in Italy in the Securities Services and bank Payment Services business.We are currently looking for a: AML and Compliance, SpecialistYou will join our Compliance&AML Function and will report to the Coordinator of Compliance Factoring & Lending. You will be based in our Spanish and Portugal branch in Madrid and will work in a dynamic and international context. You will be responsible for providing advice and guidance to business areas and organisational structures to ensure the organisation continues to operate compliantly.Responsibilities:Ensure mitigation of compliance risk, financial losses or reputation damages as a result of violation of mandatory regulations (laws) or self-regulation (i.e. charter, code of conduct, self-regulatory code)Collaborate in the definition of policies and procedures to control and mitigate legal and reputational risks related to non-compliance with internal and external legislation and, where appropriate, identify appropriate solutions, verify their suitability and correct application and propose any further organizational and procedural changes aimed to ensure adequate management of identified risks of non-complianceIdentify on an ongoing basis regulations applicable to the Branch and contribute to the calculation of their impact on the company’s processes and proceduresOversee, on behalf of the Branch, compliance to external regulations such as but not limited to privacy, rules of conduct, AML, etc.Collaborate in the definition of the Group’s internal control system and the procedures for prevention of money laundering risk and counter-terrorism financingCommunicate to the Manager of Compliance, the estimation of potential money laundering operations and terrorism financing and any received complaintsEnsure sufficient communication to Parent CompanyProvide support for definition of annual activity plan of the Compliance functionCarry out compliance and AML audit on the branch’s activitiesSupport the Manager in the relationship with the Financial Banking Advisor or other out-of-court settlement authoritySupport the Manager for mandatory training activities towards employees/ provide himself training towards branch’s employeesPeriodical report and alignment with related Parent Company functionsRequirements:Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Legal or similarExcellent knowledge of English both oral and written, Spanish mother tongueExcellent command of the Office package in particular (Excel, Word, Power Point)Good knowledge of banking regulationsStrong communication skills, also in international contexts, and problem solving skillsAnalytical skills and accuracy complete our profile.Previous experience in the role of banking or financial contexts / consulting companies. What BFF Banking Group can offer:A stimulating, challenging work environment, with high growth opportunities and a high learning cultureA permanent contractPossibility of hybrid workTicket restaurant provided both in presence and during remote workPerformance reward systemSupplementary health insuranceWorkplace: Madrid, SpainAt BFF we ensure that every single person has access to the same opportunities and equal treatment. Hence, ultimately, that everyone has the opportunity to be assessed on the basis of his or her value, skills and merits, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability or other characteristics (such as, for example, marital and/or parental status) that might represent a discriminating factor, enabling the Bank, at Group level, to welcome and nurture the best talents, to be hired on the basis of objective, nondiscriminatory and, of course, meritocratic criteria.