Head of Anti-Financial Crime Compliance (AFCC) – France 🇫🇷

Qonto · Paris

Posted 21 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 21 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: No
Ghost-job risk at Qonto: low
Hiring momentum: 92 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-09-17

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About this role

As the Head of Anti-Financial Crime Compliance (AFCC) for France, you will lead the evolution of the AFC function at Qonto, focusing on high-risk customer governance and scalable KYC/KYB processes. Your role involves collaborating with product teams to ensure compliance with evolving AML/CFT regulations while managing a team of AFC specialists. You will also be responsible for translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable policies and improving operational processes.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5

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freshness: 4/5
career value: 4/5
role clarity: 4/5
pay transparency: 0/5

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What you need

Significant hands-on experience in AML/CFT, KYC/KYB, EDD, high-risk customer decisions and periodic reviews within a regulated financial institution or fintech
Ability to interpret French and European requirements to define policies, guidelines or controls
Experience in explaining complex AFC topics clearly and translating regulatory constraints into implementable solutions
Proven leadership experience and a mindset for process improvement
Fluency in both French and English

Worth weighing

No salary or specific benefits listed
Role involves significant regulatory responsibility which may lead to high-pressure situations
The position requires a hands-on leadership style, which may not suit all candidates

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Listed by Qonto on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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