AFC Operations Team Lead Italy (Fixed-Term Contract)

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.

As AFC Operations Team Lead, you will support all Anti-Financial Crime tasks including AML, terrorism financing, sanctions, KYC, and fraud. You’ll detect Money Laundering typologies and Financial Crime patterns, while handling external and internal requests to detect potential financial crime.

• 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.

• 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

• Actively help yourself (and others) be successful.

• Continuously learn and challenge the status quo.

• Think globally, act locally.

• Strong bias for action.

• Give and receive open, direct and timely feedback.

• Respect and follow internal escalation rules

• 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.

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