Join Qonto as our AML/CFT Officer - Italy (Responsabile della Funzione Antiriciclaggio) and take the lead in driving our financial crime compliance initiatives while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Reporting directly to Maxime, our Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, and collaborating closely with our Executive Management Team and our Local Country MD, Mariano, you'll be key to strengthening our AML framework, removing regulatory barriers, and redefining fintech compliance in Italy. As an AML/CFT Officer (Italy) you will: Policy Enhancement: Monitor and enhance AML policies, procedures, and internal control measures for the Italian branch. Strategic Advisory: Assist the board of directors in AML-related issues, including organizational structure and resource allocation. Risk Mitigation: Evaluate issues and remediation proposals presented by the MLRO. Compliance Reporting: Ensure periodic reporting to corporate bodies on AML activities and regulatory interactions. Regulatory Remediation: Oversee the implementation of a comprehensive remediation plan to address regulatory concerns. Governance Leadership: Chair the local risk committee, preparing and debriefing high-stakes meetings. Regulatory Liaison: Represent Qonto to local authorities and drive necessary changes across the organization. Management Validation: Participate in the validation process for high-risk clients at the Italian branch. Team Leadership: Manage and lead a team within the financial crime division, ensuring alignment with AML objectives and regulatory expectations. What you can expect: Market/Team Context: A dynamic fintech environment facing complex regulatory challenges in the Italian market. Methodologies: Agile working practices with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement. Projects: Lead the implementation of a multi-stage plan to lift regulatory restrictions and scale our Italian operations. Tools: Work with cutting-edge AML monitoring and reporting technologies. About you: Experience: 10+ years of experience in AML/CFT, with extensive expertise as an AML officer in Italian financial institutions, and a strong record of leading and managing AML teams successfully. Expertise: Deep knowledge of Italian AML regulations and the ability to interpret and apply them effectively. Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to navigate complex organizational structures, influence decision-makers, and build strong relationships with regulatory bodies. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex AML concepts to diverse audiences, from technical teams to board members. Adaptability: Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to rapidly changing regulatory landscapes and emerging technologies in the fintech sector. Languages: High proficiency in both Italian and English is required. Perks: 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 (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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