Senior AFC Modelling Manager

In this role, you will:

• Work within a high performance team (AFC Modelling) that is the central point of contact for all AFC modelling tasks and working cross functionally with various teams (or stakeholders)

• Lead the Model Development & Model Tuning team to build and optimise best in class AFC models

• Create team roadmap and ensure high quality delivery of projects and tasks

• Foster a culture of learning and development within the topics of AFC, Data and related topics.

• Assists the team with Fincrime expertise and technical guidance to build and maintain best in class money laundering models

• Establish industry aligned standards to build Transaction Monitoring models that ensures effective risk coverage and cutting-edge financial crime detection, utilising advanced meta data and machine learning where possible

• Drive innovation and automation for existing tasks & processes to create a lean environment

• Manage projects including stakeholder management and PMO task

• Support Audits and engagement with regulators

• Align with peers / stakeholders around Model Input, Model Output, money laundering risks and other relevant topics

• Enable the development of the team members and their personal growth within N26

What you need to be successful:

Background: 

• Academic background in mathematics, economics, computer science, data science, information management, statistics or other relevant areas,

• Professional experience gained in an anti-financial crime, compliance or risk management role, ideally with at least 7+ years

• Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally 2+ years

Skills: 

• Knowledge of the regulatory environment and relevant processes with regard to topics such as KYC, financial crime risk assessment, transaction monitoring, fraud / terrorist financing, sanctions / embargoes, and screening,

• Strong analytics skills including the knowledge of a query language e.g. SQL, required,

• Expertise in an analytical programming language like Python or R , required,

• Good experience in leading and collaborating with people,

• A professional Financial Crime qualification from an internationally recognised body (e.g. ICA, ACAMS) would be beneficial,

• Fluent in English, German is a plus,

• Hardworking, team worker and strong attention to detail,

• Great project management, strong communication and presentation skills,

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. 

• Come together in the office with your team for a dedicated day of teamwork each week, plus another day of your choice, and enjoy the flexibility of remote work the rest of the time. Some roles may require additional in-office presence.

• 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. 

Founded in 2013, N26 now has more than 8 million customers in 24 markets. We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe, including Vienna and Barcelona, and a 1,500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities.

Sounds good? Apply now for this position.

N26 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.