Senior KYC Specialist - French market

We are currently looking for an experienced (Senior) KYC Specialist to join our KYC Operations team based in our Paris office in France.

You will be responsible for owning and managing key significant processes within KYC Operations while investigating more complex cases and ensuring the best user experience.

In KYC our goal is to lead and shape the industry by fostering a culture of compliance within N26 that is trusted by authorities, customers, and shareholders. The significance of this role cannot be overstated in achieving our overarching objective.

In this role you will:

1. Develop proficiency in the processes and tools relevant to your area.
2. Collaborate on enhancing processes related to KYC topics focusing on efficiency and automation.
3. Be an expert in the KYC area with a primary focus on EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence), ODD (Ongoing Due Diligence), PEP (Politically Exposed Person), and Sanctions customer review.
4. Safeguard the bank and the department against regulatory and reputational risks.
5. Proactively identify and address potential risks or opportunities for improvement and change.
6. Efficiently manage day-to-day requests and tickets in alignment with target KPIs.

What you need to be successful:

1. Prior experience in KYC / anti-financial crime or possess a relevant finance / law degree with a minimum of 12 years prior relevant work experience.
2. Familiarity with KYC operations.
3. Understanding of project management principles and/or experience with process improvement initiatives.
4. A solid grasp of N26 products and services.

Skills:

1. Fluent in English and French, adding value for additional languages such as German, Spanish, and/or Italian.
2. Analytical skills.
3. A team player with negotiation, communication, and good interpersonal skills.
4. Proactive and detail-oriented.
5. Able to maintain a positive mindset while working under pressure.

What’s in it for you:

• Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe’s most talked-about disruptors.
• Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps, and public transportation.
• As an N26 employee, you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account, as well as subscriptions for friends and family members.
• Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.
• A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting-edge technologies, all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences, and family statuses.
• A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.

Who we are:

N26 has reimagined banking for today’s digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do, and it’s how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use.

We’ve eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do.

We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe including Vienna and Barcelona and a 1500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities.

Sounds good? Apply now for this position.

We recognize that our strength lies in our people and the varied perspectives they bring to our workforce. We strive to build talented and diverse teams to drive our business success and empower our people to reach their full potential.

We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, neurodiversities, and ages. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workspace where everyone feels valued and respected, free from harassment and discrimination. If there’s anything you need to make the application process work for you, please let us know by reaching out to us.

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