Alessio Salvo
Katowice
Summary
Results-oriented AML Transaction Monitoring Team Leader: Proven ability to lead teams to exceed KPIs and optimize operational efficiency. Expertise in risk management and fostering collaborative team environments. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and staff development, leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead AML Transaction Monitoring
Ubs Business Solutions
12.2023 - Current
- Lead the Italian and Luxembourg AML Transaction Monitoring teams, ensuring compliance and mitigating financial risks (currently 6 analysts).
- Managed and delegated tasks effectively, ensuring timely completion of projects and meeting deadlines.
- Provided coaching and mentorship to team members, promoting professional development and growth.
- Established and maintained clear communication channels with internal stakeholders (e.g., FCP department) regarding suspicious activity reports (SARs) and investigations.
- Focused on delivering services that consistently met or exceeded KPIs outlined in SLAs.
- Monitored and analyzed AML transaction monitoring system performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing process optimizations.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Empowered junior team members by providing guidance on best practices and fostering their professional growth in AML transaction monitoring.
AML Transaction Monitoring Specialist
Ubs Business Solutions
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducting comprehensive investigations of alerted transactions to identify potential Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing risks and escalating potentially suspicious activity to the local financial crime investigation unit for potential SAR filing;
- Gathering and evaluating information from internal and external sources in order to understand transactions and parties to transactions;
- Taking part in testing and implementation of the new AML Transaction Monitoring scenarios and systems;
- Assessing and identifying key AML risks and process gaps.
- Provided support to the AML team leader in training new hires and maintaining team knowledge of AML regulations.
- Provided subject matter expertise on AML compliance to different stakeholders.
- Collaborated with other departments (e.g., KYC) to gather additional customer information during investigations.
Subject Matter Expert Zurich Life Assurance
Capita Polska
01.2018 - 09.2022
- Investigating and evaluating major and complex claims.
- Performing AML risk assessment and identifying risk exposure to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Management of collection process, reporting and monitoring of KYC data.
- Completing quality checks of KYC records.
- Organizing training and coaching activities for the team and individual members.
- Drafting daily/weekly and monthly reports relating to the different tasks carried out by the claims team.
- Completing quality checks and providing feedback on the different tasks performed by the claims team administrators.
- Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development.
Deputy Team Leader Zurich Life Assurance
Capita Polska
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Collaborated effectively with Team Leader to set realistic goals for the department while considering individual strengths and weaknesses of each team member.
- Monitored of SLAs and KPI.
- Participated in recruitment drives to hire and onboard top talent, strengthening the overall team capabilities.
- Assisted Team Leader in developing project plans, ensuring timely completion of tasks and meeting objectives.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and partners.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing effective communication strategies and fostering collaboration.
- Liaising with banks and financial intermediaries.
- Reviewed and assessed team performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Addressed all accounting issues related to insurance claims.
- Resolved conflicts within the team diplomatically, maintaining a positive working environment conducive to productivity.
Senior Policy Administrator Zurich Life Assurance
Capita Polska
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Dealt with allocation issues and policy claims.
- Prepared surrender payment forms to be approved.
- Drafted annual policy statements and monthly tax reports.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to review and update existing policies based on changing regulatory requirements.
- Quality check on the partial and full surrender processed by new joiners.
- Liaised with all the parts involved (insurance company, policy holders, brokers, agents and distributors).
Policy Administrator Zurich Life Assurance
Capita Polska
12.2013 - 09.2015
- Provided high quality service in the administration of Zurich’s unit linked policies.
- Updated the company system according to the documentation received.
- Processed partial and full surrender payments.
- Liaised with all the parts involved (insurance company, policy holders, brokers, agents and distributors)
Associate TN Software Support for Italy and USA
Sabre Holdings
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Help desk for travel agencies using Sabre GDS software.
- Managed communication channels effectively, resulting in prompt responses and high customer satisfaction rates.
- Resolved complex technical issues for improved system performance and user experience.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science (International Relations)
University of Catania
Catania, Italy2011
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Analytical Thinking
- Risk management
- Resource Allocation
- Work Planning
- Stakeholder Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Supervision
- Staff Training
- People Management
- Leading Team Meetings
Languages
Italian
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Team Lead AML Transaction Monitoring
Ubs Business Solutions
12.2023 - Current
AML Transaction Monitoring Specialist
Ubs Business Solutions
11.2022 - 12.2023
Subject Matter Expert Zurich Life Assurance
Capita Polska
01.2018 - 09.2022
Deputy Team Leader Zurich Life Assurance
Capita Polska
09.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Policy Administrator Zurich Life Assurance
Capita Polska
09.2015 - 09.2016
Policy Administrator Zurich Life Assurance
Capita Polska
12.2013 - 09.2015
Associate TN Software Support for Italy and USA
Sabre Holdings
01.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor’s Degree - Political Science (International Relations)
University of Catania
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