V.I.E. Compliance Specialist - Compliance - Milano, Lombardia, Italy

Responsibilities

The Governance, Controls and Compliance Risk Assessment Office has two primary missions. The Office is responsible for identifying, assessing and managing compliance risk through the implementation of the Bank’s "graduated compliance model", in accordance with applicable national regulations and the Parent Company’s policies. In addition, it performs all activities falling within its remit as the local CPLE/CTL function.

Positioned as a second line of defense within the Bank’s internal control framework, CPLE/CTL performs regular review and testing of controls and processes related to sanctions compliance risk inherent to SG Group activities. CPLE/CTL tests global compliance with sanctions policies and procedures to assess if sanctions controls are properly designed and operating effectively to mitigate sanctions risks. Following its testing, CPLE/CTL publishes reports outlining its findings and tracks any issues or corrective actions arising from testing.

The main responsibilities of the SGSS S.p.A. CPLE/CTL team include:

• defining the annual second-level control plan
• performing level 2 permanent controls in accordance with the annual plan and the applicable methodological guidelines, covering SGSS S.p.A.’s activities

Advisory Support

The Office is also responsible for providing advisory support to other corporate functions and for carrying out specific verification activities, in particular with respect to:

• compliance governance and conflicts of interest
• the modalities for the provision of investment services and the performance of investment activities, limited to those for which SGSS S.p.A. has obtained the relevant authorisations or acknowledgements from the Bank of Italy and which qualify as ancillary to "Securities Services"

VIE Mission Responsibilities

• collect, review and critically analyse information from different sources, including legal, regulatory and internal procedural documentation
• support senior team members in the execution and review of second-level controls and compliance testing activities, aimed at identifying potential non-compliance issues and control weaknesses
• contribute to the day-to-day operation of local CPLE governance processes
• support the application of the Bank’s "graduated compliance model", in line with the role’s scope and the candidate’s level of experience and competencies

Studies & Experience

• Master’s degree in Economics, Law or a related discipline, with a specific focus on Compliance, Internal Controls, Risk Management or similar fields

Language Skills

• English: Fluent (CEFR level B2–C1)
• Italian: Elementary (CEFR level A1–A2)

Technical, Operational & Soft Skills

• Good command of MS Office applications
• Knowledge of advanced Excel (e.g. VBA), Microsoft Copilot and other GenAI tools, Power BI or equivalent business intelligence solutions is considered a plus
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate concepts and information to different stakeholders
• High attention to detail and a rigorous approach to work, ensuring accuracy, consistency and compliance with high-quality standards
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to assess complex situations and identify effective, data-driven solutions
• Inquisitive attitude and strong motivation to learn, with a proactive approach to professional development
• Collaborative and proactive team player, able to contribute effectively in a structured and multi-disciplinary environment
• Highly adaptable, well‑organised, motivated and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

Assignment Details

This VIE assignment is at Société Générale in Milan and is to begin as soon as possible; you need to plan 3 months between your application date and the beginning of your VIE assignment. It will last 12 months. The VIE is a specific contract, under Business France’s eligibility criteria, opened to candidates under 28 and from the member states of the European Economic Space. For further information (including your financial indemnities), please see Mon VIE-VIA Business France.