Head of AML
Qonto
Paris, France
Posted on Dec 6, 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.
Join Qonto as Head of AML and lead the charge in transforming our Anti-Money Laundering operations across 8 European countries. Your mission is to enhance our processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency in detecting and preventing financial crimes. Reporting directly to Amaury (AML & Banking Ops Director), you will play a pivotal role in bridging operational and compliance functions, driving strategic improvements across our AML team.
👩💻🧑💻 As the Head of AML at Qonto, you will:
• Lead a team of 35 internal professionals and 30 external partners, overseeing AML operations across multiple European markets;
• Drive productivity and compliance with regulatory standards, focusing on Level 1 AML alert monitoring and investigation processes;
• Engage with regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders to strengthen compliance frameworks;
• Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and regulatory reporting;
• Manage change initiatives, ensuring effective process flows and production management;
• Develop and mentor 4 Team Leads while fostering a high-performing culture.
🤔 What you can expect
• A dynamic environment where operational excellence meets regulatory compliance;
• Collaboration with Thibault’s Fraud/Scam team and Maxime's transaction monitoring team;
• Opportunities to work across multiple European markets, enhancing your international experience;
• Use of cutting-edge tools and methodologies to drive AML processes;
• A supportive leadership team, including Amaury, Thibault, Jordi and Maxime, to align on strategic objectives.
🤝 About your future manager
• His background? He started his career in a consulting firm specializing in financial services. He joined early-stage Fintech to launch payment systems. He joined Qonto 3 years ago to lead the Banking Operations and Anti Money Laundering teams.
• What does he bring to the team? Help you grow as a manager of large teams, increase your leadership skills, develop your strategic thinking, enhance your analytical skills, improve your project management expertise and strengthen your banking expertise.
🏅 About You
• 6-7 years of experience in banking compliance/AML operations, preferably in fintech or banking environment;
• Proven track record in managing large teams (20+ people) and driving operational improvements;
• Strong understanding of European banking regulatory requirements, especially AML topics;
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex relationships;
• Proactive and hands-on leadership style, adept at managing high-stakes situations;
• Fluency in English and French;
• CAMS certification or equivalent AML expertise.
At Qonto we understand that true diversity isn't just about ticking boxes on a hiring checklist. Apply regardless of the boxes you tick! Who knows? You may have the missing piece of the puzzle we've been searching for all along
🎁 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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