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Team Lead Anti-Financial Crime (Sanctions & Investigations)

QontoParisRisk & Compliance
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
10 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

Qonto is seeking a Team Lead for Anti-Financial Crime to manage sanctions screening and investigations at their Paris office. This full-time role suits an experienced compliance professional with a strong background in financial crime who is ready to lead a production team in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Role Overview

As the Team Lead for Sanctions Screening, the successful candidate will direct a group of six financial crime analysts based in Paris. This position is part of a broader organizational restructuring following an ACPR mission. The incumbent will oversee sanctions alert processing, ensure strict adherence to regulatory deadlines, and establish robust operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise backlog and alert volumes to guarantee that processing deadlines are successfully achieved while maintaining high decision quality.
Prioritize daily workloads, identify discrepancies in case management, and resolve bottlenecks promptly.
Facilitate team rituals and weekly one-on-one sessions to provide clear direction and foster team cohesion.
Generate periodic reporting regarding alert quantities, backlogs, and screening incidents for internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
Share operational insights for migration and treatment-optimization initiatives, including the integration of artificial intelligence.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Fraud teams to guarantee alignment and share knowledge.
Oversee the investigation of escalations originating from the transaction monitoring team to secure timely resolutions.

Requirements

Bring a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in AML, Anti-Financial Crime, or Compliance, ideally within the banking or fintech sector.
Possess at least 1 year of formal experience in a leadership role, demonstrating the ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff.
Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities to interpret complex datasets, recognize patterns, and investigate sophisticated financial crime schemes.
Exhibit a proven commitment to high quality standards across multiple cases and team members.
Possess deep knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, suspicious transaction reporting protocols, and collaboration with financial intelligence units.
Native proficiency in French paired with fluency in English.

Skills and Tools

AML and CFT regulation expertise
Sanctions screening and alert management
Transaction monitoring escalation oversight
Data analysis and pattern recognition
Team leadership and performance management
Cross-functional collaboration and reporting
AI-driven treatment-optimization project contribution

About the Company

Founded in 2017, Qonto provides Europe's leading finance workspace for SMEs, combining banking and financial tools. The company employs 1,700 people serving over 750,000 customers across eight European countries and has achieved profitability since 2023. Qonto champions a diverse, merit-based culture with over 80 nationalities represented and integrates advanced artificial intelligence tools into daily operations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Qonto careers page.

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Team Lead Anti-Financial Crime position located?

The role is based in Paris, France, operating on a full-time basis.

How many analysts will this team lead manage?

The Team Lead will manage a production team of six financial crime analysts.

What level of experience is required for this role?

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in AML, Anti-Financial Crime, or Compliance, with a minimum of 1 year in a leadership role.

What language skills are needed?

Native French language skills and fluency in English are required for this position.

What are the primary responsibilities regarding sanctions?

Responsibilities include managing alert volumes and backlogs, meeting regulatory deadlines, prioritizing daily workloads, and investigating escalations from the transaction monitoring team.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Qonto careers page.

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