Financial Crime Risk Manager (Responsable du signalement du blanchiment d'argent)

Tide; Paris; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prominent financial service provider based in France is seeking a skilled Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing laws. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in financial crime roles within regulated firms, and must be fluent in both English and French. This role offers a dynamic environment contributing significantly to the organization’s compliance efforts and requires a proactive approach to training and risk assessment.

Prestations

30 days of paid leave

3 additional paid leave days for volunteering

Personal learning and development budget

Extended parental leave

Mental health support

Home office budget

Option for global work and travel

Sabbatical leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in financial crime roles within a regulated firm.
• Engagement with Financial Intelligence Units in the EU.
• Ability to create reports summarizing key financial crime metrics.

Responsabilités

• Ensure compliance with AML/CTF laws and regulations in France.
• Act as the primary contact for the Financial Intelligence Unit.
• Deliver AML/CTF training programs for staff.

Connaissances

Financial crime experience

Communication in English and French

Decision-making on suspicious transactions

Risk assessment

Self-motivated and independent

Formation

Experience in AML/CTF compliance

Description du poste

Paris, France

ABOUT TIDE

At Tide we help SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting.

Tide is transforming the small business banking market with over 1.6 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France. Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data-driven decisions to help SMEs save both time and money.

• Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs
• Over 1.6 million members: 800,000 UK and 800,000 in India and growing rapidly
• Over $200 million raised in funding
• Over 2500 Tideans globally - we’re diversity champions!
• We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram and New Delhi, India

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are a dynamic, forward-thinking group of professionals, deeply committed to supporting Tide in its growth while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance and risk management. We have great cross-collaboration both within and outside the team and we pride ourselves on our team culture, ways of working and the support we provide to each other and to the business.

In joining the Compliance Team, you will be part of a supportive and knowledgeable group, with opportunities to work on complex, high-impact projects that contribute directly to Tide’s success and growth. You’ll be encouraged to bring new ideas, challenge the status quo, and take ownership of key compliance initiatives

ABOUT THE ROLE

The MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) is responsible for making sure the company follows all relevant anti-money laundering (AML) and counter‑terrorist financing (CTF) laws, regulations, and internal policies in France. The MLRO will also serve as the main point of contact for French financial intelligence units (FIUs) and regulators. The French MLRO will report into Tide European MLRO.

• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Oversee and ensure compliance with ACPR AML/CTF laws & regulations
• Oversee and ensure compliance with French AML/CTF laws, regulations, and TRACFIN circulars.
• Stay up to date with changes in AML/CTF laws and regulations in Luxembourg and in the EU, and update internal policies and procedures as needed.
• Reporting:
• Act as the primary contact point for the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the ACPR.
• Receive and investigate suspicious transaction reports (STRs) and suspicious activity reports (SARs).
• File STRs/SARs with the FIU when appropriate.
• Policy & Procedures:
• Implement and maintain robust AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls across France
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of AML/CTF framework to ensure its effectiveness.
• Lead the AML/CTF risk assessment process, identifying and mitigating money laundering and terrorist financing risks.
• Provide guidance on complex AML/CTF issues and high‑risk client relationships.
• Training:
• Deliver comprehensive AML/CTF training programs for all relevant staff members.
• Ensure staff are aware of their AML/CTF obligations and responsibilities.
• Oversight & Monitoring:
• Oversee the client onboarding process, ensuring proper Know Your Customer (KYC) and Customer Due Diligence (CDD) procedures are followed.
• Monitor transactions and customer behavior for suspicious patterns.
• Internal Communication:
• Report regularly to senior management and the European MLRO on AML/CTF matters, including compliance status, identified risks, and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, 1st Line Operations to ensure a cohesive approach to AML/CTF.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in financial crime roles within a UK or European Banking Authority supervised firm preferably TRACFIN,ACPR or CSSF regulated financial services firms and has a good understanding of best practise. It’s important that you are a free thinker and someone who wants to go over and above to improve the way things are.
• Experience engaging with Financial Intelligence Units or other law enforcement organisations in the EU (Raising SARS etc).
• Confident decision maker, capable of making risk decisions on suspicions transactions, PEPs etc.
• Experience in conducting Financial Crime risk assessments and ability to communicate effectively with 1LOD teams, to ensure they understand the risks in their area.
• Understanding and oversight of Key financial Crime risk indicators and metrics
• Capability to create metrics, and then summarise them into an easily digestible report which calls out the key trends on a monthly basis for senior stakeholders at governance forums
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills in both English and French.
• A real passion for fighting financial crime. At Tide we really care about the impact we made on the wider field when it comes to reducing financial crime.
• Participating in external forums and engaging with other Financial Institutes to have an impact is a another area we would want you to be passionate about
• Must be self‑motivator, self‑starter and ability to work independently and has a genuine passion for financial crime.
• Are passionate about using technology, excited about the prospect of building from the beginning and scaling and really getting to grips with products and financial crime risk associated with them
• The ability (and enjoy) to multitask and successfully operate in a fast paced, team environment will be key to your success at Tide. Must adapt well to change and successfully set and adjust priorities as needed.

WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN

• 30 days of paid leave per year
• Additional 3 days of paid leave for volunteering or L&D
• We invest in your development with personal L&D budget
• Extended Parental Leave
• Mental health support through Plumm
• A one‑off home office budget
• Work and travel globally - up to 90 days per country outside of your home country
• Sabbatical Leave
• Option to take your work device as your own (eligibility applies)

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in‑person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams.

While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face‑to‑face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team‑building, where we encourage regular in‑person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community.

TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently‑abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives.

We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard.

At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.

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