AFC Operations Lead — Anti-Financial Crime

N26 Inc.; Madrid (IA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package with visa support

Premium subscription on your personalN

Vacation days vary by location

Job summary

N26 Inc. in Madrid is seeking a Lead (Fixed-Term Contract) to head AFC Operations and ensure compliance with anti-financial crime regulations. The role focuses on leading AML, terrorism financing, sanctions, and KYC efforts, while shaping a culture of compliance trusted by authorities and customers.

You will manage a team of analysts, oversee investigations, report on AFC controls, and drive process improvements, audits support, and staff development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Several years with relevant banking experience in Anti Financial Crime.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience on Italian 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 Italian (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• 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

Leadership

AML

KYC

Italian AML/CTF

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in law, business or finance

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

N26 Inc. in Madrid is seeking a Lead (Fixed-Term Contract) to head AFC Operations and ensure compliance with anti-financial crime regulations. The role focuses on leading AML, terrorism financing, sanctions, and KYC efforts, while shaping a culture of compliance trusted by authorities and customers.

You will manage a team of analysts, oversee investigations, report on AFC controls, and drive process improvements, audits support, and staff development in a fast-paced environment.