At Qonto, our AML/CFT system (Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism) is divided into two levels:

• The Ops - AML/Fraud team, referring to the Operations department, performs operational controls to ensure our client base is not exposed to Money-laundering or Terrorist Financing risks (level 1)

• The Financial Crime team, referring to the Compliance department, is in charge of defining and supervising the AML/CFT system and investigating PEP, SL, and adverse media escalations.

As a Screening Intern, you will work closely with Marina (our Lead International Financial Security) in the Financial Crime team. You are a key member of our AML/CFT system (level 2).

• Review and investigate matches generated by the filter tool World-Check One and ComplyAdvantage against Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), Sanctions Lists, and Adverse Media;

• Review and investigate adverse media in a timely manner and process as appropriate;

• Perform transaction screening and monitoring and processing alerts;

• Responding to queries from other internal departments;

• Maintain detailed tracking of PEPs and Sanctions files to ensure audit trail completion.

• Work in a fast-paced and scaling environment;

• Be the second-line protection expert on all AML-CFT-related topics;

• Work closely with various teams in an international environment.

After pursuing her Master’s degree, Marina discovered her passion for Compliance. Since then, she has built a robust career in Financial Crime prevention and Compliance, gaining experience at  Ebury prior to going to Qonto. She currently serves as the Lead Financial Crime & Screening at Qonto, overseeing a team of eight professionals, focusing on their professional and technical growth.

Marina is a dedicated professional with a strong background in Financial Crime prevention and compliance. She is committed to fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment, where her team members can thrive and contribute to Qonto's success. Marina's dedication to maintaining a strong compliance culture ensures that Qonto remains a trusted financial institution.

• Experience: You have an interest in AML/Compliance in the Financial sector;

• Mastery: You have a strong interest in the AML/CFT regulation and challenges, and you understand quickly the evolution of money-laundering and terrorist financing schemes to protect Qonto and its European customers efficiently;

• Integrity & efficiency: You pay attention to details, you are curious and have critical thinking!

• Team player: You can work in a multicultural team and collaborate with other departments;

• Language: You are fluent in English, German or French would be a PLUS;

• Education: You have a Master's or equivalent degree in a relevant field.