COMPLIANCE ADVISORY SPECIALIST

Job Description: The Compliance Advisory Specialist identifies, assesses, advises on, monitors, and reports under the supervision and coordination of the Compliance Advisory Manager on the bank’s compliance risk, defined as the risk of impairment of ING Group’s integrity, leading to damage to ING’s reputation, legal or regulatory sanctions, or financial loss, as a result of a failure (or perceived failure) to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. The responsibility of the Compliance function is to proactively: Identify, assess, and monitor the compliance risks faced by ING Bank Italy. Assist, support, and advise Management in fulfilling its compliance responsibilities. Advise any employee or officer with respect to their (personal) compliance obligations, thereby helping ING Bank Italy to carry on business successfully and in conformity with external and internal standards. Team Objective: Creating awareness on Compliance risks of external legislation and regulations towards the business unit. Supporting the Head of Compliance in advising Management and advocating how to limit the Compliance risks by assisting Management, who maintains primary responsibility, in translating the relevant legislation and regulations into rules and controls governing the internal business operations. Supporting the Head of Compliance in advising Management on the implementation and application of the relevant rules and controls to ensure compliance with Italian legislation and regulations. Independently assessing and monitoring the realization of risk mitigation activities and remediation plans. Supporting the Head of Compliance in fostering the creation of a sense of responsibility for preventing and limiting risks by adapting the internal business operations and monitoring the realization of plans. Creating awareness and developing training and education. Supporting the Head of Compliance in periodic reporting to Head Office and Regulators. Key Responsibilities: Consult, collaborate, and advise in bank’s projects to identify compliance risks and implement risk mitigating measures, with clear and concrete procedures and guidelines; in particular, support the development and implementation of the to-be Bancassurance model, giving input into internal procedures, control frameworks, and tools, in accordance with the regulatory requirements. Assist all areas of the bank regarding advice on compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines, with particular reference to insurance and investment products. Willingness to expand knowledge to include areas not previously approached. Review and implement internal procedures and ING Bank Italy compliance policies. Support in conducting Compliance Risk Assessment. Develop, maintain, and conduct ongoing Compliance training and education programs to promote a strong compliance culture, awareness, and understanding of compliance standards, procedures, and guidelines and of compliance-relevant issues. Job Competencies: Ability and willingness to translate external regulation and Group requirements into clear and practical actions, always interacting constructively with internal contacts. Ability to identify potential Compliance risks and address the development of solutions to prevent them. Ability to communicate effectively at different levels (verbal/written skills). Sharp ability to identify and diagnose compliance-related issues. Understanding of retail products and processes. Experience and Qualifications: You have 5+ years of experience in Risk/Business Control/Legal/Organization/Compliance Departments. You have a university degree or equivalent. Technical, Language, and Other Specialized Skills: You have an excellent level of English (verbal/written). You have excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work across functional and geographic lines. You have analytical skills and sound judgment. You deliver and communicate in a clear, concrete, and concise way. Soft Skills: You are a team player who can work as part of a multidisciplinary team with a can-do mentality. You have strong decision-making skills. You maintain positive and constructive relationships with your stakeholders. You stimulate cross-function and cross-border interaction and alignment. You are recognized for your integrity and moral judgment. You ask for and give constructive feedback. Working Conditions: Permanent Location: Milan (hybrid) About ING: ING offers many opportunities to build a diverse and rewarding career. You will be joining an international innovative digital bank, the first in Italy to adopt a fully flexible smart working model, and you will be working in a stimulating environment where you can grow both as an individual and as a professional. Our purpose - empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business - represents our belief in people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach, or tell people how to live their lives. We empower people and businesses to realize their own vision for a better future. #doyourthing is our brand direction with us each and every day. It is how we articulate our purpose and our promise to make banking frictionless to the world. ‘Do your thing’ is about people being free to live the life they want to live, knowing that they will make their world a little better for it. Do you think you are "a step ahead"? Apply now! The Benefits of Joining ING: In addition to being a part of a great team, working in a fun and innovative environment, we offer: Super flexible smart working. Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses. Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets. International Environment. Commitment to sustainability. Lots of training development opportunities to help you grow. Lots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well-being. A special day off when it is your birthday: we call it #doyourbirthday! And of course, we can’t forget: free water & coffee at the office! Our Commitment: Diversity is a fundamental element of our corporate culture, and we are fully committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the value of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr