Head of Financial Crime Operations - Western Europe

Revolut; France; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Revolut is seeking a FinCrime Manager in France to support their AML efforts across multiple product lines and markets. This role requires over 10 years of experience in financial crime, focusing on anti-money laundering, fraud, and sanctions. Responsibilities include building operational dashboards, managing teams, and driving risk reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banking or fintech and a proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial crime, covering AML, fraud, and sanctions.
• Operational background within the first line of defence in banking or fintech.
• Proven track record of building, leading, and developing multi-disciplinary FinCrime teams.

Responsabilités

• Build and maintain operational dashboards to provide clear visibility across FinCrime performance.
• Implement QA and control testing frameworks to identify weaknesses and strengthen operations.
• Manage local and outsourced teams, ensuring high-quality delivery.

Connaissances

Financial Crime Experience

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Team Leadership

Operational Control

Data-Driven Mindset

Description du poste

About The Role

Financial Crime Operations is at the forefront of Revolut’s efforts to keep customers and their money safe. Team members work directly with customers to resolve issues and flag potential concerns. Using cutting‑edge technology and sharp attention to detail, they help prevent financial crime and keep trust at the core of Revolut.

We’re looking for a FinCrime Manager to support our AML efforts across multiple product lines and markets. You’ll bring your 1LoD experience in anti‑money laundering and provide hands‑on advisory, control testing, and guidance to teams across Product, Operations, and Compliance.

You’ll help protect customers around the world from financial crime, while driving the development of robust risk management practices.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and maintaining comprehensive operational dashboards and reporting to provide clear visibility across FinCrime performance
• Implementing QA and control testing frameworks to identify weaknesses, drive remediation, and strengthen operational effectiveness
• Managing local and outsourced teams, ensuring high‑quality delivery, clear ownership, and aligned priorities
• Leading regulatory and audit engagements related to operational performance, with clear documentation and stakeholder coordination
• Driving risk reduction initiatives and continuous improvement across detection, investigation, and prevention processes
• Supporting the localisation of the global FinCrime strategy into practical, scalable operational delivery
• Maintaining effective day‑to‑day operational control across all FinCrime verticals
• Delivering consistent SLAs, KPIs, and quality metrics across AML, fraud, and sanctions

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years of experience in financial crime, covering AML, fraud, and sanctions
• An operational background within the first line of defence in banking or fintech
• A proven track record of building, leading, and developing multi‑disciplinary FinCrime teams
• In‑depth knowledge of financial crime frameworks, typologies, and regulatory obligations, with a focus on French frameworks and regulator expectations
• Experience managing outsourced operational partners, overseeing service delivery and performance
• Exposure to multiple product types and regulatory jurisdictions, with the ability to adapt controls to different operational contexts
• A data‑driven mindset and the ability to design and implement scalable, tech‑enabled controls

Nice to Have

• Exposure to crypto, investments, or other emerging financial products
• Expertise in designing technology‑enabled controls and improving workflows through automation
• Experience in a regulated fintech or digital banking environment