About Us
Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.
Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.
We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.
As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.
Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.
Location: Milan
Department: Legal & Compliance
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent | CBA: banking, 3rd Professional Area | Base Salary Range: 36k-40k
We're looking for a Junior AML & Compliance Specialist to join our Compliance team, that is responsible among the other for designing and building the policies, procedures, and contractual infrastructure of our company as well as executing the 2nd level of internal controls and assessments.
The role is primarily focused on supporting the local Head of Compliance in executing second line controls and delivering day to day compliance activities, collaborating closely with cross-functional colleagues. This is a hands-on opportunity for those who want to apply technical and analytical skills in a regulated and international environment.
Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT)
Oversee the client onboarding process: preparation and review of client files, conduct of due diligence investigations, and participation in client acceptance committees
Lead periodic KYC review campaigns: definition of scope, implementation of the review framework, analysis and validation of files, and support to business teams
Perform second-level controls on KYC and AML/CFT frameworks and monitor remediation action plans
Contribute to the drafting, updating, and continuous improvement of AML/CFT procedures
Participate in cross-functional departmental projects (tool enhancements, process improvements, remediation initiatives)
Contribute to internal and regulatory reporting
Monitor regulatory developments in AML/CFT and participate in industry working groups, with dissemination of key updates internally
Organize and oversee AML/CFT training initiatives for staff
MiFID and ESG Compliance
Review and validate marketing materials and client-facing documentation
Support the launch of new investment products and services (e.g. sustainable finance, private equity offerings)
Perform second-level compliance controls on MiFID and ESG activities and monitor implementation of recommendations
Contribute to the preparation of regulatory reports and Compliance Committee materials
Participate in the compliance risk mapping process
Conflicts of interest and inducements management
Monitor regulatory developments (MiFID, ESG, etc.) and coordinate with Group Compliance teams
Oversee regulatory training frameworks (ESG, life insurance, etc.) and their deployment across business lines
Banking regulation
Review and validate pre-contractual and contractual materials and client-facing documentation (Bank of Italy transparency regulation)
Support the launch of new banking products and services
Perform second-level compliance controls on banking activities and monitor implementation of recommendations
Contribute to the preparation of regulatory reports and Compliance Committee materials
Participate in the compliance risk mapping process
Monitor regulatory developments (Banking regulation, usury, dormant accounts, etc.)
Oversee regulatory training frameworks and their deployment across business lines
Advisory and Support to Business Teams
Provide guidance to staff on operational compliance matters
Advise on ESG and private equity-related topics
Support teams on cross-border client-related issues
Studies & experience:
Master’s degree in Law, Economics or a related discipline, with a specific focus on Compliance, Internal Controls, Risk Management or similar fields
Language skills:
English: fluent
French: nice to have
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Law, Economics or related discipline with focus on Compliance, Internal Controls or Risk Management
- Fluent English
- French language skills
Rothschild & Co Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rothschild & Co and has not been reviewed or approved by Rothschild & Co.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across core markets, and employer-provided salary bands in U.S. postings reinforce transparency on base ranges. Europe and core advisory teams are often characterized as strong on compensation relative to their market positioning.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off in the U.S. is described as starting around four weeks and increasing with seniority, alongside paid holidays and sick time. This points to a broad time-off framework in key offices.
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Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) with immediate vesting and a tiered employer match is cited, complementing discretionary bonuses. These features indicate meaningful retirement-focused support within the package.
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What We Do
Rothschild & Co is one of the world's largest independent financial advisory groups. We offer a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients’ business and wealth. With a team of 3,800 talented financial services specialists on the ground in more than 40 countries across the world, we provide independent advice on M&A, strategy and financing, as well as investment and wealth management solutions to large institutions, families, individuals and governments. As a family-controlled business that has been at the centre of the world’s financial markets for over 200 years, we can rely on an unrivalled network of specialists and are known for our track record of outstanding execution in financial services. For more information on our group, visit www.rothschildandco.com
