Compliance Intern - Financial Crime Prevention

Mission

Our Company is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Intern to join the Compliance Department in Milan. This internship focuses 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 for a further six (6) months. The internship is fully on-site (no smart working) and is expected to cover the summer period.

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:

• Reviewing and assessing risks related to new and existing clients (KYC), focusing on higher-risk and sensitive client profiles
• Performing detailed analysis of KYC files escalated to the Compliance function and ensuring completeness and regulatory adequacy
• 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
• Verifying compliance with applicable KYC and AML regulations through regular examination of data, documentation, and internal systems
• Ensuring accurate and orderly maintenance of audit trails, including proper documentation of analyses, decisions, and escalations
• Collaborating with the financial security team in activities aimed at preventing money laundering, terrorist financing, and corruption

Qualifications

Studies & experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of one (1) year of prior experience in Know Your Customer (KYC) activities or client due diligence

Language skills:

• Fluency in both English and Italian (spoken and written)
• French is considered an asset

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

• 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)
• Ability to work with large volumes of documentation with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to manage administrative tasks diligently while meeting tight deadlines and performing effectively under pressure
• Strong interest in control, monitoring, and compliance activities
• Excellent Microsoft Suite skills, including data analysis and reporting and AI use (e.g. Copilot/Chat)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why join us

Société Générale Italy is a multi-category bank offering opportunities for several careers within a professional path. Internal mobility and training are core focuses in a dynamic and evolving context.

You will be integrated into our teams and will learn alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Over time, you will become more independent in your projects, gaining real career acceleration. You will also discover 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.

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