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N26, a digital banking platform with 7 million customers across 24 markets, is seeking a dynamic Team Lead to join the Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Operations Department in Madrid. This role is central to N26's mission of building a compliant, trustworthy banking platform that regulators, customers, and stakeholders can rely on.
In this position, you will lead and manage a team of analysts and investigators responsible for all AFC tasks including AML (Anti-Money Laundering), terrorism financing, sanctions, KYC (Know Your Customer), and fraud detection. You will detect money laundering typologies and financial crime patterns, handle external and internal requests to identify potential financial crime, and ensure timely and accurate investigation of suspicious activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing a team of analysts and investigators
- Ensuring timely and accurate investigation of suspicious activities and regulatory reporting
- Overseeing daily operations to maintain compliance with regulatory standards
- Monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of AFC controls
- Coordinating with other departments to implement, enforce, and improve AFC policies
- Developing and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
- Supporting audit and regulatory inquiry responses
- Fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team
- Promoting teamwork and collaboration to achieve shared objectives
You will work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse, multinational team, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and a high degree of autonomy. N26 offers a relocation package with visa support, competitive personal development budget, work-from-home budget, fitness and wellness memberships, language apps, public transportation support, and additional annual leave for each year of service. You will also receive a Premium N26 bank account subscription and access to subscriptions for friends and family.
Requirements:
- Several years of relevant banking experience in Anti-Financial Crime
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Experience with French AML/CTF regulation
- Bachelor's degree (ideally in law, business, or finance) preferred but not essential
- Knowledge of Google Workspace
- In-depth understanding of Anti-Financial Crime regulations and compliance standards
- Fluency in English and French (spoken and written)
- Detail-oriented, diligent, and reliable with a hands-on mentality
- Analytical mindset with willingness to think outside the box and appetite for learning
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members
- Strategic thinking with focus on process improvement
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
