AFC Sanctions

Our missionCreating the freedom for SMEs to succeed in business and beyond, by delivering Europe’s leading finance workspace. We combine business‑class tools (seamless invoicing, spend management, and pre‑accounting) with unwaveringly attentive 24/7 support, designed to help businesses breeze through all things finance.Our journeyFounded by Alexandre and Steve in July 2017, Qonto has rapidly gained trust, serving over 600,000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1,600+ Qontoers, we also made it to the LinkedIn Top Companies French rankingOur valuesCustomer focus | Prioritize customers in everything you doOwnership | Own your part, get things doneTeamwork | Make (team)work easyMastery | Continuously raise the barIntegrity | Always do what’s right, and respect peopleOur beliefsAt 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 55% international team members, 44% women, and 20% parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality.Discover the steps we took to create a discrimination‑free hiring process.MissionJoin Qonto's Financial Crime team as a Sanctions Screening Analyst and play a critical role in protecting our growing client base from money laundering and terrorist financing risks. You'll ensure our 600,000 customers operate within a secure, compliant environment by conducting thorough PEP, sanctions, and adverse media screenings across our European markets. Working closely with Marina, our Lead AFC Sanctions & Investigations, you'll contribute to maintaining a robust compliance framework that protects Qonto's customers and enables the company to achieve its goal of serving 2M SMEs by 2030.ResponsibilitiesScreen and investigate alerts from World‑Check One and ComplyAdvantage against PEPs, Sanctions Lists, and Adverse MediaProcess transaction screening alerts in a timely manner, making acceptance or refusal decisions in our tooling systemMaintain detailed documentation of all PEP and Sanctions files, ensuring complete audit trailsCollaborate with cross‑functional teams (CFT Swift, Fraud, SEPA, Open Banking, AML) to improve processes and maintain seamless operationsContribute to compliance projects, including implementing new procedures and improving tool calibrationWhat you can expectCross•functional collaboration: Work directly with multiple teams (CFT Swift, Fraud, SEPA, Open Banking, AML) to ensure comprehensive compliance coverage and resolve complex casesProfessional screening tools: Work with World‑Check One, ComplyAdvantage, and Qonto's internal tooling systemFast‑paced fintech culture: We value autonomy, direct feedback, and continuous improvementOwnership of your workload: Manage your daily caseload independently while maintaining high quality standardsAbout your future managerMarina's background: After completing her Master’s degree, Marina built a strong career in Financial Crime prevention at Ebury before joining Qonto in 2020, where she now serves as Lead AFC Sanctions & Investigations, managing a team of nine professionals.What she brings to the team: Marina balances high compliance standards with a supportive, growth‑focused approach. She provides hands‑on coaching on complex cases and encourages her team to challenge existing processes while maintaining excellence.About YouExperience: At least 4 years in AML/Compliance in the financial sector, with screening expertise in PEPs, sanctions, and adverse mediaLanguages: Fluent in French and English (C1 minimum). Any other European language is a plusTechnical skills: Strong understanding of sanctions regulations and Excel/Google Sheets proficiency for tracking and reportingWorking style: Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to prioritize tasks while managing multiple cases efficientlyCultural fit: Proactive communicator who thrives in fast‑paced fintech environments and isn't afraid to share feedbackLocation: Paris (hybrid: 3 days at the office, 2 days remote)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.PerksA 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;Competitive salary package;Meal vouchers;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 processInterviews with your Talent Acquisition Manager and future managersA remote or live exercise to demonstrate your skills and give you a taste of what working at Qonto could be likeOn average, our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within 48 hours.To know how your personal data will be processed during your application process or to request its deletion, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr