AML Analyst- Italian Market (First line of defense, transaction monitoring)
Qonto
IT
Milan, Italy
Posted 6+ months ago
Our mission? Creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed in business and beyond, by delivering Europe’s leading finance workspace. We combine business-class tools (seamless invoicing, spend management, and pre-accounting) with unwaveringly attentive 24/7 support, designed to help businesses breeze through all things finance.
Our journey: Founded by Alexandre and Steve in July 2017, Qonto has rapidly gained trust, serving over 600,000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1,600+ Qontoers, we also made it to the LinkedIn Top Companies French ranking!
Our values:
Customer focus | Prioritize customers in everything you do
Ownership | Own your part, get things done
Teamwork | Make (team)work easy
Mastery | Continuously raise the bar
Integrity | Always do what’s right, and respect people
Our beliefs: At Qonto, we're committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We prioritize evaluating applicants based solely on skills and potential, ensuring diversity with 55% international team members, 44% women, and 20% parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality.
⭐ Mission
Join Qonto's AML team and play a crucial role in protecting our 600,000 customers from financial crime while safeguarding Qonto from reputational risks. You'll be part of a 9-person team conducting first-level anti-money laundering detection, processing alerts, and ensuring compliance as we prepare for Italy's market relaunch in this fast-growing fintech environment.
As an AML Analyst, you'll work directly with Alessandro Scandolara and contribute to maintaining our 95% compliance rate while bringing fresh energy and initiative to a team ready for new perspectives.
👩💻🧑💻 As an AML Analyst at Qonto, you will:
• Analyze transactions and supporting documents (invoices, contracts, bank statements) to identify suspicious patterns related to money laundering, terrorism financing, tax evasion, and fraud
• Communicate with customers and counterparts to obtain key information and validate SEPA transfers
• Collaborate with local authorities when receiving legal requests and criminal seizures
• Support other teams (Onboarding, Customer Service, Banking Operations) when suspicions arise regarding customers
• Work in alignment with the Anti-Financial Crime team who handles case declarations to competent authorities
🤔 What you can expect:
• Team Context: You'll join a team of 9 people (6 in Milan, 1 in Barcelona, 2 in Paris) that values bottom-up contributions and collaborative problem-solving rather than top-down management
• Performance Framework: Clear KPI structure with 95% compliance rate target, 60% productivity focus on alert handling, and 40% dedicated to meetings, projects, and team collaboration
• Tools & Technology: Work with cutting-edge tools including Forest (back-office operations), Metabase (pattern detection dashboards), SEON (fraud detection), plus standard tools like Zendesk, Slack, and Notion
• Market Opportunity: Be part of Italy's market relaunch in a fast-growing fintech serving the newest technologies and fastest-growing companies
🤝 About your future manager
Alessandro joined Qonto in January and brings a collaborative leadership style focused on team growth. He believes everyone can have an impact and contribute to solving challenges together. Rather than imposing solutions top-down, he encourages bottom-up initiatives and ensures everyone has the support and autonomy to improve themselves, systems, and processes.
🏅 About You
• AML/CFT Knowledge: First experience in transaction monitoring and ability to detect suspicious activity patterns
• Analytical Capabilities: Strong pattern recognition, attention to detail, and patience for thorough investigations with curiosity and passion for financial crime detection
• Task Management: Ability to prioritize multiple urgent tasks, manage time effectively, and communicate risks early while maintaining quality standards
• Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication in both Italian and English, with ability to explain complex topics simply and collaborate cross-functionally
• Energy & Adaptability: You're an energy giver who's open to feedback, a fast learner and adaptor who can bring fresh air and initiative to the team
• Location: This position is based in Milan
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.
🎁 Perks
A tailor-made and dynamic career track. An inclusive work environment. And so much more to help you succeed.
- Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, and Belgrade;
- Competitive salary package;
- Meal vouchers;
- Public transportation reimbursement (part or global);
- A great health insurance (depending on the country);
- Employee well-being initiatives: access to Moka Care to take care of your mental health and great offers for sports and wellness activities;
- A progressive disability and parenthood policy (1 in 6 of Qonto employees is a parent!) and childcare benefits with selected partners;
- Monthly team events.
💬 Our hiring process:
- Interviews with your Talent Acquisition Manager and future managers
- A remote or live exercise to demonstrate your skills and give you a taste of what working at Qonto could be like
On average, our process lasts 20 working days and offers usually follow within 48 hours 🤞
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