Anti-Financial Crime Officer

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Join our Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) team to define and supervise the AML/CFT framework and perform enhanced investigations in case of suspicion. You will play a critical role in our second line of defense (LoD2), with a strong focus on Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) to support our growing oversight needs in France.
As an Anti-Financial Crime Officer at Qonto, you will

• Lead and validate FT-focused enhanced investigations in line with French regulatory expectations, ensuring quality before submissions to TracFin.
• Draft, review, and submit SARs, with a particular emphasis on FT typologies and risk indicators relevant to France.
• Provide daily oversight and guidance to LoD1 teams (Operations) on FT matters, including case calibration, thresholding, and escalation quality.
• Perform second-line controls over AFC operational activities, focusing on FT coverage, documentation standards, and evidence quality.
• Continuously improve playbooks and training on FT typologies, indicators, and geopolitical context to raise the bar across teams.
What you can expect

• Market & Team Context: You will work in a fast-paced environment where your CFT expertise directly protects Qonto and strengthens our relationship with the regulator.
• Collaboration: Work closely with AML Operations, Internal Control, and international teams, while partnering with our CFT expert on challenging scenarios.
• Methodologies: You will be immersed in our culture of continuous learning and improvement, The Qonto Way, using structured tools inspired by Lean management to tackle financial crime.
• Impact: You will have the opportunity to progress quickly by owning investigations and contributing to our oversight framework.
About your future manager 

• Her path? After pursuing a Law degree and a Business School diploma, Juliette discovered her passion for Compliance and Financial Crime matters. Over the past couple of years, Juliette has been actively involved in our Financial Security team by doing in-depth investigations, but also working on the development of tools and processes at Qonto. Her previous experiences include roles at Coinhouse, a crypto-specialized Fintech, where she served as a Compliance Officer, but also in a Law firm where she was working for the white collar department.

• What does she bring to the team? Juliette values teamwork and promotes a collaborative environment. Her background in law and compliance equips her with the skills and expertise to navigate the complexities of the financial industry effectively. With a strong focus on communication and knowledge sharing, she fosters a positive work culture that encourages growth and development within her team at Qonto.
About You

• Experience: You have 3 years of experience in Anti-Financial Crime, or related investigations (backgrounds from public institutions or traditional banks are welcome).
• CFT Specialization: You have practical exposure to FT and can identify, assess, and document FT risks and typologies with rigor.
• Regulatory mastery: You have a solid understanding of French CFT regulations and challenges, and you adapt quickly to evolving terrorist financing schemes to safeguard Qonto effectively. You are also experienced in SAR submissions, Tracfin reporting, and applying advanced investigation methodologies.
• Language skills: You are fluent in French and English.
• Soft Skills: You demonstrate integrity, autonomy, and efficiency.
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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; - 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 process:
- Interviews with your Talent Acquisition Manager and future managers - A remote or live exercise to demonstrate your skills and give you a taste of what working at Qonto could be like
Find more information about our interview process on our careers website. On average, our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within 48 hours

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