Head of FinCrime Operations

• Build & lead three teams of analysts (KYB, Transaction monitoring, Risk & Fraud)
• Deploy LCB-FT policies & control their proper application by your teams
• Contribute to KYB & TM tooling implementation & team training
• Optimize the efficiency of your teams and tools, leveraging AI and automating processes
• Work in close collaboration with the Compliance & Fraud & Risk teams of the LoD2
• Recruit and lead a multi-layer organization of ~80 FTEs
• Manage budget and forecasting for LoD1 operations
• Ensure 100% compliance with KYB/KYC workflows
• Implement QA framework and collaboration models with Pennylane SAS
• Maintain audit trails for all operational decisions and support regulatory reporting

Requirements

• 8+ years in financial services operations, ideally in a regulated fintech, bank, or payment institution
• 3+ years managing LoD1 operations (KYB/KYC, transaction monitoring, fraud & risk) in a regulated environment
• Direct experience with ACPR or similar EU regulator (AMF, BaFin, FCA): licence application, audits, reporting
• Track record in scaling environment
• Hands-on experience implementing and optimizing LCB-FT tooling
• Experience working under dual reporting (operational + compliance) in a 3 Lines of Defense model
• Fluent in French and English

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in managing financial services operations with a focus on KYB/KYC, transaction monitoring, and fraud risk management. Proven ability to lead large teams, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and implement effective tooling and automation strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 8+ Years In Financial Services Operations
• 3+ Years Managing LoD1 Operations
• Direct Experience With ACPR Or Similar EU Regulator
• Hands-On Experience Implementing LCB-FT Tooling
• Fluent In French And English

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• KYB
• KYC
• Transaction Monitoring
• Fraud Risk Management
• Budget Management
• Forecasting
• Quality Assurance Framework
• Regulatory Reporting
• Process Automation
• Team Training

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Recruitment
• Optimization

Industry Keywords

• Regulated Fintech
• Banking
• Payment Institution
• 3 Lines Of Defense Model
• ACPR
• AMF
• BaFin
• FCA

Tools & Technologies

• LCB-FT Tooling
• AI Tools