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Internal Control Officer

Qonto

Qonto

Paris, France
Posted on Aug 21, 2024
Our mission? Making day-to-day banking easier for SMEs and freelancers thanks to an online business account that's combined with invoicing, bookkeeping and spend management tools. Thanks to its innovative product, highly reactive 24/7 customer support and clear pricing, Qonto has become the leader in its market.
Our journey: Founded by Alexandre and Steve in July 2017, Qonto has rapidly gained trust, serving over 500,000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1,600+ Qontoers, we also made it to the LinkedIn Top Companies French ranking!
Our values:
Customer focus | Prioritize customers in everything you do
Ownership | Own your part, get things done
Teamwork | Make (team)work easy
Mastery | Continuously raise the bar
Integrity | Always do what’s right, and respect people
Our beliefs: At Qonto, we're committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We prioritize evaluating applicants based solely on skills and potential, ensuring diversity with 50% international team members, 44% women, and 20% parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality.
At Qonto, our Risk & Compliance Department is divided into four teams:
• The Internal Control team is in charge of ensuring that the Internal Control System is well deployed, in particular performing recurring permanent controls and supervising the first line of control;
• The Financial Security team is in charge of the definition and supervision of the AML/CFT system and, performs enhanced investigations in case of suspicion (level 2);
• The Regulatory team is in charge of remaining compliant with any applicable law and regulation at any time;
• The Risk team is in charge of monitoring and managing Qonto's risk at any level.
As an Internal Controller, you are a key member of our Internal Control system and you'll play a crucial role in implementing and managing our control framework, ensuring we stay ahead of evolving financial regulations while supporting our ambitious growth plans.
👩‍💻🧑‍💻 As an Internal Controller, you will
• Implement and manage controls within specified timeframes across legal, people, and risk & compliance functions;
• Contribute to remediation plans and provide reassurance to authorities;
• Assist teams in establishing their own control measures, fostering a culture of risk awareness;
• Conduct monthly controls in your scope, meeting both quality and quantity imperatives;
• Contribute to the ongoing development and implementation of our internal control framework;
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
🤔 What you can expect
• Market/Team Context: Work in a small, agile team at the forefront of fintech innovation
• Methodologies: Utilize a risk-first approach in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment
• Projects: Contribute to launching new controls and tools as we scale our operations
• Tools: Gain exposure to cutting-edge software and control systems
🤝 About your future Manager
Your manager will be Jérémy, our Lead Internal Control.
His background? Jérémy has a diverse background in Internal Control and Financial Services, with over 7 years of experience. Before joining Qonto, he worked as a Senior Consultant at Exiom Partners and held senior roles in Internal Control at Bpifrance and at Forvis Mazars Group as financial auditor for banking companies. Jérémy has been with Qonto for over 2 years, initially as a Senior Internal Controller, focusing on finance areas and now leading the Internal Control team for our Corporate division.
What he can bring to the team? Upon joining Qonto, Jérémy has been instrumental in managing internal control across various crucial departments, including Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Human Resources. He ensures the effectiveness of internal control systems, manages financial risks, and maintains compliance with regulatory standards. Jérémy’s comprehensive expertise and strategic vision enable him to provide insightful guidance and support to his team. His dedication to fostering a culture of continuous improvement will help you develop your skills and perform your job effectively and confidently.
🏅About You
Experience: You already have 2+ years of experience in internal audit or internal control within a bank or a financial institution (e.g. French “Inspection Générale”).
Communication: You can effectively interact with senior stakeholders, remaining composed in challenging situations;
Analytical skills: You can identify risks and develop appropriate control measures;
Languages: Fluency in English is required. French or knowledge of other European languages like German or Italian is considered a plus.
🎁 Perks
A tailor-made and dynamic career track. An inclusive work environment. And so much more to help you succeed.
- Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, and Belgrade;
- Tailor-made remote work policy depending on the job you apply for and where you live;
- Competitive salary package;
- A meal voucher;
- Public transportation reimbursement (part or global);
- A great health insurance (depending on the country);
- Employee well-being initiatives: access to Moka Care to take care of your mental health and great offers for sports and wellness activities;
- A progressive disability and parenthood policy (1 in 6 of Qonto employees is a parent!) and childcare benefits with selected partners;
- Monthly team events.
💪 Our hiring process:
- Interviews with your Talent Acquisition Manager and future managers
- A remote exercise to demonstrate your skills and give you a taste of what working at Qonto could be like
We will send you an interview guide so you can best prepare yourself.
On average, our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within 48 hours 🤞
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