Lead AML-CFT Italy

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 us as Lead AML -CFT for the Italian market. In this pivotal role, you will lead efforts to refine our AML practices, ensuring that our operations not only meet but exceed regulatory standards in one of our most dynamic and challenging markets.

You will work closely with Thibault Mosser, our Head of AML who brings deep expertise and a supportive leadership style, empowering you to take full ownership of the Italian market.

Please, note that our team is composed of international profiles and that you will speak English on a daily basis. 

👩‍💻🧑‍💻 As a Lead AML-CFT Italy at Qonto, you will:

• Take full ownership of AML operations for the Italian market, setting strategic direction and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

• Lead, mentor, and expand the Milan and Paris based team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Develop and enhance systems for transaction monitoring, reporting, and fraud prevention.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders including the Financial Crimes team and Country Director to align strategies and initiatives.

• Drive initiatives to reduce backlog and streamline processes, significantly improving operational efficiency.

🤔 What you can expect:

• You'll be joining an international team that is geographically distributed but united in mission.

• The opportunity to work in a fast-paced, evolving market that will challenge and grow your skills every day.

• A role that is critical to the company’s success and growth in the Italian market.

🤝 About your future manager:

Thibault Mosser is your direct manager with years of experience in AML and a profound understanding of the intricacies of financial regulations. His management style promotes autonomy and accountability, encouraging team members to take initiative and own their projects.

Thibault is known for his strong onboarding process and ongoing support, ensuring that every team member is set up for success from day one.

� About You

•  Experience: You have at least 5 years of experience in AML, specifically in transaction monitoring, reporting, and liaising with authorities.

• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership ability, with a track record of effectively managing and scaling teams of at least 3 years.

• Mastery: Deep understanding of the regulatory landscape in Italy, with the ability to implement compliant and efficient processes.

• Languages: Fluent in both Italian and English, enabling effective communication across our diverse team.

• You are ambitious, a problem solver, and a team player who is excited about the future of online finance management.

"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 as part of our commitment to the Parental Act (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 🤞

To learn more about us:

Qonto's Blog | Forbes Italy I La Repubblica | Il Sole 24 Ore

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