AFC Operations Team Lead

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic Lead to join our AFC Operations Department 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. In this role, you will: As AFC Operations Team Lead, 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. 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 German AML/CTF regulation and handling reporting to BaFin Bachelor's degree (ideally in law, business or finance) preferred, but not essential Knowledge use of MS Office (G suits) skills for Excel and Word In-depth understanding of Anti-Financial Crime regulations and compliance standards You are fluent in English spoken and written Deliver with quality and keep confidentiality Maintain an analytical mindset, willingness of thinking out of the box and appetite for learning 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. We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe, including Vienna and Barcelona, and a 1,500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities. Do you see yourself thriving in this role? We'd love to see your application even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. You may just be the right fit for this or other roles! Equal opportunities for all At N26, we believe our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they bring. We strive to build diverse teams that drive innovation and business success. We actively seek talent from all backgrounds and welcome applications from all genders, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities, neurodiversities, and ages. We are committed to providing an excellent and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodations to make this process work for you, please let us know. We're here to support you! Discover more about Diversity & Inclusion at N26: https:/

Requirements

• 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

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