AFC Operations Team Lead - French Team

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N26

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Overview

Job details

A relocation package
Help with the move, per the ad.
Visa sponsorship mentioned
Stated by the employer in the ad.

Requirements

Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
French
The ad asks for French, or counts it in your favour.
Work on-site in Madrid
A relocation package offered.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

The role

About the opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic Team Lead 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.

What you'll do

In this role, 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

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.

Skills

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

Traits

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

Requirements

What we're looking for

What you need to be successful

Background

Several years with relevant banking experience in Anti Financial Crime
Strong leadership and team management skills
Experience on French 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 French spoken and written
Deliver with quality and keep confidentiality
Maintain an analytical mindset, willingness of thinking out of the box and appetite for learning

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

About N26

N26 is a leading digital bank based in Berlin, Germany, offering mobile-first banking services across Europe. Founded in 2013, the company has grown to serve millions of customers in multiple countries, providing current accounts, savings, investments, and lending products entirely through its app. With a strong focus on technology and user experience, N26 operates as a fully licensed bank and is recognized as one of Europe's most prominent fintech companies.

In Spain, N26 has a significant presence, with a dedicated office in Madrid and a team focused on the Spanish market. The company's work culture is dynamic, fast-paced, and highly international, with English as the primary working language. For international professionals, N26 offers an attractive environment with opportunities to work on cutting-edge banking technology, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the growth of digital banking in Europe.

Industry: Fintech
Founded: 2013
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
In Spain: Madrid
Website: n26.com

Good to know if you are moving

N26 operates with English as the primary working language, making it accessible for international professionals.
The company offers a relocation package and visa support for employees moving to Spain or Germany.
N26 has a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities for growth in engineering, product, and data roles.
The Madrid office is a key hub for the Spanish market, offering roles in engineering, risk, and marketing.
N26 provides a modern, flexible work environment with hybrid working options.

In their own words

About the company & team

Who we are
N26 has reimagined banking for today's digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and it's how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use.
We've eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do.
Founded in 2013, N26 now has 7 million customers in 24 markets. We employ more than 1,500 employees across 3 office locations in Berlin, Vienna and Barcelona. Besides the main offices, N26 also has local offices in Paris, Madrid, Milan, and São Paolo.
Sound good?
N26 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

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