Compliance & AML Officer Vice President

Intesa Sanpaolo; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intesa Sanpaolo is seeking a Compliance & AFC professional to support the execution of the Sydney Branch AFC & Compliance Program, including audits and remediation. You will conduct CDD/KYC, screening, and monitoring for customers and transactions, and coordinate reporting to Head Office Compliance and AFC functions.

You will participate in second-line monitoring, risk advisory for business functions, and maintenance of AFC registers and statutory records.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Compliance in banks, financial institutions or regulators.
• University degree in law, finance and/or economics.
• Understanding of Australian or similar regulatory environment and ability to advise applicability.
• Knowledge of financial institutions, correspondent banking and trade finance products.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and identify key issues under deadlines.
• Italian language skills are a plus.
• Comfort with AI technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Compliance & AFC in executing the Sydney Branch AFC & Compliance Program, including audits and remediation.
• Conduct CDD and KYC for Branch customers, plus screening and transaction monitoring.
• Coordinate AFC and compliance reporting to Head Office Compliance and AFC functions, including risk assessments.
• Conduct second-line AFC monitoring and controls testing and track remediation actions.
• Provide compliance, AFC, and risk advisory support to business functions.
• Maintain AFC and compliance registers and records ongoingly.
• Maintain statutory registers and prepare related reports and communications.
• Deliver AFC and compliance training and awareness initiatives for branch staff.

Skills

Compliance knowledge

Regulatory research

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

University degree in law, finance and/or economics

Job description

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You'll join the Compliance & AFC team, where you'll be responsible for supporting the AFC and compliance program management at the Branch. You'll assist with the execution of AFC and compliance programs including monitoring and remediation activities, reporting to local authorities, auditors and Head Office. The role also involves conducting AFC and compliance controls testing, maintaining Branch AFC & Compliance registers and promoting a strong compliance culture across the branch.

What you'll be doing

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Head of Compliance & AFC in the execution of the Sydney Branch AFC and Compliance Program, including responding to audits and managing non-compliance events, providing assistance and cooperation to identify necessary interventions
• Conduct CDD and OCDD (KYC) for Branch customers, as well as all screening and transaction monitoring activities
• Coordinate AFC and compliance reporting to to Head Office Compliance and AFC functions, including risk assessments
• Conduct second‑line AFC and compliance monitoring and controls testing and track remediation actions to ensure timely issue resolution
• Provide compliance, AFC, and risk advisory support to business functions
• Maintenance of AFC and compliance registers and records on an ongoing basis
• Maintain statutory registers (e.g., insider lists, conflicts of interest) and prepare related reports and communications
• Deliver AFC and compliance training and awareness initiatives for branch staff.

Who we are looking for

We would be pleased to hear from you if you have:

• 5-10 years of experience in Compliance either in banks, financial institutions or local regulators
• University degree in law, finance and/or economics
• Understanding of the Australian or similar international regulatory environment and ability to research relevant regulations with providing advisory on the applicability within a given environment
• Knowledge of financial institutions, correspondent banking and trade finance products and services
• Ability to synthetize large volume of information and identify key issues, and to produce high quality work within challenging deadlines
• Italian is a plus
• Comfort/familiarity with use of AI is a plus.

About us

We are the leading banking group in Italy and one of the Top Tier in Europe. Join us and be part of our successful story!

With over 20 million customers in Italy and abroad, we are a true engine of sustainable growth, with a strong commitment to the environment and a tangible impact on society. People are our driving force. We take care of them and foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.

The Chief Compliance Officer Governance Area oversees compliance with the regulatory framework and with principles of fairness and integrity at Group level, operating independently from business activities. The Area includes the Central Anti Financial Crime Department, which is responsible for anti-money laundering and anti-corruption activities, as well as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) function, which oversees compliance with personal data protection regulations.

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We guarantee an inclusive and equal environment. We will consider all applicants regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected category in compliance to D.lgs. 198/2006, 215/03 and 216/03.

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