Head of Aml

**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.

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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.**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;
- 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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