About the opportunity
We are looking for a dynamic Lead (Fixed-Term Contract) to join our AFC Operations Department in Madrid to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and relevant company policies related to Anti-Financial Crime. Our target in AFC is to lead and shape the industry by creating a culture of compliance within N26 that authorities, customers and stakeholders can trust. This role is crucial to achieve this goal.
Responsibilities
- Leading and managing a team of analysts and investigators.
- Ensuring timely and accurate investigation of suspicious activities and reporting.
- Overseeing daily operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of AFC controls.
- Coordinating with other departments to implement and enforce/improve AFC policies.
- Developing and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Support responding to audits and regulatory inquiries as needed
- Fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
- Promoting teamwork and collaboration to achieve shared objectives.
Requirements
- Several years with relevant banking experience in Anti Financial Crime
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Experience on Italian AML/CTF regulation
- Bachelor’s degree (ideally in law, business or finance) preferred, but not essential
- Knowledge use of Google Workspace
- In-depth understanding of Anti-Financial Crime regulations and compliance standards
- You are fluent in English and Italian (spoken and written).
- Deliver with quality and keep confidentiality
- Maintain an analytical mindset, willingness of thinking out of the box and appetite for learning
- You are detail oriented, diligent and reliable.
- You have a hands-on mentality and take on ownership.
- You should enjoy a fast paced working environment, show high willingness to learn and work autonomously to grasp new topics.
- You should have ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members
- Strategic thinking with a focus on process improvement
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Conditions
- Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked about disruptors 🚀.
- Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation.
- As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members.
- Vacation days vary depending on your location of work. Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.
- A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences and family statuses.
- A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.