N26
Madrid, Spain
Full-time
7 days ago
About the opportunity We are looking for a highly analytical and structured Operations Excellence Associate to support AFC Operations in dr…
About the opportunity
We are looking for a dynamic Lead to join our AFC Operations Department 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 German AML/CTF regulation and handling reporting to BaFin
Bachelor’s degree (ideally in law, business or finance) preferred, but not essential
Knowledge use of MS Office (G suits) skills for Excel and Word
In-depth understanding of Anti-Financial Crime regulations and compliance standards
You are fluent in English spoken and written
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About the opportunity We are looking for a highly analytical and structured Operations Excellence Associate to support AFC Operations in dr…