Internal Controller

Qonto; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-paced environment

Lean management approach

Knowledge building on regulatory needs

Impact on product reliability

Mentorship and team development

Job summary

Qonto is seeking an Internal Controller to support its strategic evolution into a Credit Institution. You will join the Data & Security team and contribute to the Internal Control Plan across Tech operations.

You’ll work with data, security and product teams, ensuring robust IT controls, data governance, and compliance with fintech regulations while growing within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in IT audit/control or consulting.
• Banking or insurance sector experience is a plus.
• Fluent in English; another European language is a plus.
• Master's degree in engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Regularly review and improve internal processes in IT risk and control.
• Collaborate with data, security and tech teams across markets.
• Maintain and enhance alert systems for risk indicators.
• Ensure data governance aligns with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure IT security compliance within the Internal Control framework.

Skills

IT audit / control

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

[OUR MISSION AND CUSTOMERS] We are creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed by delivering Europe's leading finance workspace with banking at its core, augmented by financial tools. We are proud to be rated 4.7 on Trustpilot, based on 60,000 reviews. Our culture puts customer satisfaction at the core of what we do (more about our culture here ).

[OUR JOURNEY] Founded in 2016 and launched in 2017 by Alexandre and Steve , Qonto has grown to 1,700 Qontoers serving over 750,000 customers across 8 European countries. We have been profitable since 2023, and we are just getting started.

[OUR BELIEFS] We hire for skills and potential. With 80+ nationalities, 45% women, and 56% of women in our leadership team, diversity isn't a program; It's who we are. We've built a discrimination-free hiring process because the best teams are built on merit.

[AI AT QONTO] AI is deeply embedded in how we work ( here ) - Every Qontoer gets unlimited access to the best AI tools. We want people who experiment without waiting for permission, push AI beyond the obvious, know when to trust it, and when to question it

Join our Risk & Compliance department as an Internal Controller to support Qonto's strategic evolution into a Credit Institution.

As an Internal Controller focused on the Data & Security team, you are a key member of our Internal Control system and accompany the development and execution of the Internal Control Plan on the Tech operations.

What you’ll do

• Regularly review and improve our processes, ensuring that Qonto offers a stellar product to its clients while becoming a bank;
• Work closely with our data, security and tech teams - for all our markets.
• Ensure the right alert systems are in place;
• Ensure data governance framework are consistent with key regulations;
• Ensure IT security compliance.

What we’re looking for

• Experience : You already have + 4 years of experience in IT audit/control or consulting. A previous experience in a banking or insurance sector would be a definite plus;
• Communication : You can synthesize information from a variety of sources and communicate the key points to other teams with detail and simplicity;
• Analytical mind & rigorous : You are a fast learner with strong attention to detail. You have good analytical and quantitative skills to quickly elaborate on key findings and propose processes improvements;
• Languages : You are fluent in English. Another European language (French, Spanish, Italian, German) is a definite plus;
• Academic Background : You have a Master’s degree from an Engineering school or equivalent.

What we can offer you

• Evolve in a fast-paced, stimulating work environment and contribute to Qonto's biggest milestone—becoming a Credit Institution;
• Learn to work in a lean management environment thanks to the Qonto Way method ;
• Build actionable knowledge on various topics (from business stakes to regulatory requirements);
• Make significant contributions to our product's reliability.
• Contribute to the development of the Internal Control team.

Your future manager

Charlotte brings over 4 years of experience in IT risk consulting at KPMG, where she specialized in technical audits and IT risk management. She also has a strong foundation in internal audit and compliance from earlier roles in both the public and private sectors. Since May 2024, she has been contributing to the internal control framework for Tech & Product teams at Qonto, gaining deep fintech and regulatory expertise along the way.

What can she bring to you? Charlotte is known for her structured, hands‑on management style, high standards, and ability to foster trust with technical teams. She offers a structured mentorship approach that emphasizes autonomy and continuous learning, supported by deep expertise in fintech regulations. Her strong relationship with technical stakeholders will help accelerate your learning and integration into the team.

You’ll also benefit from a solid team setup, with hierarchical support from Guillaume, Head of Internal Control.

[DIVERSITY] At Qonto, we understand that true diversity isn’t just about ticking boxes on a hiring checklist. Apply regardless of the boxes you tick - who knows? You may have the missing piece of the puzzle we’ve been searching for all along.

[HIRING PROCESS DURATION] On average, our hiring process lasts 20 working days. More information on our candidate journey here

[DATA RETENTION] By applying, you agree that Qonto processes your personal data to assess your application. Your data is kept for up to 2 years in our candidate pool. Read our Privacy Notice for full details.

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