Regulatory Compliance Officer Spain

**Our mission**? Making day-to-day banking easier for SMEs and freelancers thanks to an online business account that's combined with invoicing, bookkeeping and spend management tools. Thanks to its innovative product, highly reactive 24/7 customer support and clear pricing, Qonto has become the leader in its market.

**Our journey**: Founded by Alexandre and Steve in July 2017, Qonto has rapidly gained trust, serving over 500,000 customers. Thanks to our wonderful team of 1,600+ Qontoers, we also made it to the LinkedIn Top Companies French ranking

**Our values**:
**Customer focus |** Prioritize customers in everything you do

**Ownership |** Own your part, get things done

**Teamwork |** Make (team)work easy

**Mastery |** Continuously raise the bar

**Integrity |** Always do what’s right, and respect people

**Our beliefs**: At Qonto, we're committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. We prioritize evaluating applicants based solely on skills and potential, ensuring diversity with 50% international team members, 44% women, and 20% parents. Join us in building a workplace that celebrates diversity and individuality.

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- **Mission**: Join us as a** Regulatory Compliance Officer for Spain** to navigate and enhance our compliance framework **in this crucial market for Qonto**, ensuring alignment with local regulations and fostering trust with **our Supervisors**. As part of our dynamic Risk and Compliance team, your insights and expertise will directly influence our operations and growth in the market.

‍‍**As a Regulatory Compliance Officer at Qonto, you will**:

- **You will act as the main point of contact for the competent authorities in Spain **to maintain trustful and reliable relationships with Qonto's Supervisors. This includes ad hoc requests, contribution to regulatory reporting, and the coordination of onsite control inspections.
- **Engage in proactive identification and mitigation of compliance risks**, through new product reviews, partnerships & outsourcing approvals, etc.
- **Participate in cross-functional team projects **to roll out Qonto’s strategy to become Europe's #1 online business account.
- ** Lead and manage compliance projects**, setting benchmarks for success.

**What you can expect**:

- You’ll be stepping into a role that places you **at the forefront of our expansion in one of Europe’s key markets.**:

- Work with a team that values **clear communication, process simplicity, and proactive problem-solving**.
- **Engage with top-level management and competent authorities**, enhancing your visibility and empowerment.
- **Continuously develop your skills and knowledge** in a fast-paced growing environment.

**About your future Manager**:
Your manager will be Guilhem, our Lead Regulatory Compliance:

- **His path?** Guilhem has a robust Regulatory Compliance and Internal Control background, with over 8 years of experience. Before joining Qonto, he held key roles at Lyra Collect as the Head of Compliance and Internal Control, and at KPMG as a Senior Consultant. He also has experience in Financial Security at Indosuez Wealth Management. Guilhem has been with Qonto for 1.5 years, starting as a Regulatory Expert and now leading our Regulatory Compliance team.
- **What can he bring to the team?** Upon joining Qonto, Guilhem has been pivotal in advising on regulatory requirements and acting as a solution-oriented stakeholder across various strategic projects. He leads regulatory analyses for senior management and ensures Qonto’s compliance with multiple requirements across our four markets. Guilhem’s proactive approach helps Qonto’s teams identify and mitigate non-compliance risks while fostering a culture of continuous learning. He is dedicated to helping you grow in your role by providing insightful guidance and support, ensuring you perform your job skillfully and effectively.

**About You**:

- **Experience**: You have solid experience in regulatory compliance within the banking or payment industry, preferably with direct exposure to Spanish competent authorities.
- **Teamwork**: You thrive in cross-functional teams and are skilled at working collaboratively.
- **Communication**: You can distill complex regulations into understandable terms and communicate them to various audiences in fluent Spanish and English.
- **Analytical Thinking**: You proactively identify compliance risks and enjoy solving complex problems.
- **Structured**: You are highly organized and can manage multiple priorities effectively.**Perks
A tailor-made and dynamic career track. An inclusive work environment. And so much more to help you succeed.
- Offices in Paris, Berlin, Milan, Barcelona, and Belgrade;
- Competitive salary package;
- A meal voucher;
- Public transportation reimbursement (part or global);
- A great health insurance (depending on the country);
- Employee well-being initiatives