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Compliance Intern - Financial Crime Prevention
Compliance
Internship
Milano, Lombardia, Italy
Reference 260009QD
Start date Immediately
Publication date 2026/07/17
Responsibilities
Mission:
Our Company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Intern to join the Compliance Department in Milan. This internship is focused on the review of higher-sensitivity client dossiers (KYC) within a Corporate and Investment Banking environment. The position is offered for an initial duration of six (6) months and may be extended to further 6 (six) months. Note: the internship is fully on-site (no smart working) and is expected to cover the summer period.
Tasks and responsibilities:
Within the Compliance Department and under the supervision of senior Compliance Officers, the intern will support activities primarily related to Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls, including:
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Reviewing and assessing risks related to new and existing clients (KYC), with a particular focus on higher-risk and sensitive client profiles
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Performing detailed analysis of KYC files escalated to the Compliance function and ensuring completeness and regulatory adequacy
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Assessing business-lines requests related to transactions or activities requiring enhanced scrutiny or specific approvals, in line with Bank of Italy AML red flags (indicatori di anomalia) and Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) obligations
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Verifying compliance with applicable KYC and AML regulations through regular examination of data, documentation, and internal systems
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Ensuring accurate and orderly maintenance of audit trails, including proper documentation of analyses, decisions, and escalations
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Collaborating closely with the financial security team in activities aimed at preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, and corruption
Profile required
Studies & experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
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Minimum of one (1) year of prior experience in Know Your Customer (KYC) activities or client due diligence
Language skills:
Technical, operational & Soft skills:
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Good knowledge of Italian AML regulation and supervisory framework, as well as familiarity with EU AML/KYC requirements and international standards (e.g., EBA guidelines)
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Comfortable working with large volumes of documentation with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
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Ability to manage administrative tasks diligently while meeting tight deadlines and performing effectively under pressure
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Strong interest in control, monitoring, and compliance activities
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Excellent Microsoft Suite skills, including data analysis and reporting and AI use (e.g. CoPilot Chat)
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
Why join us
Société Générale Italy is a multi-category bank offering every employee the possibility to have several careers in a professional career path. Internal mobility and training are two core areas we focus on, in a dynamic, prosperous and evolving context.
As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.
At the end of your studies, various opportunities could be offered to you, in Italy and abroad
Business insight
At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.
Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.
If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!
Still hesitating?
You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.
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