Anti Financial Crime Intern - Italy 🇮🇹

Our mission and customers: We are creating the freedom for SMEs to succeed by delivering Europe's leading finance workspace with banking at its core, augmented by financial tools. We are proud to be rated 4.8 on Trustpilot, based on 55,000+ reviews. Our culture puts customer satisfaction at the core of what we do, as proven by our Net Promoter Score of 75. Our journey: Founded in 2017 by Alexandre and Steve, Qonto has grown to 1,600+ Qontoers serving over 600,000+ customers across 8 European countries. We have been profitable since 2023, and we are just getting started. Our beliefs: We hire for skills and potential. With 80+ nationalities, 45% women, and 56% of women in our leadership team, diversity isn't a program; It's who we are. We've built a discrimination-free hiring process because the best teams are built on merit. AI at Qonto: AI is deeply embedded in how we work (here) - Every Qontoer gets unlimited access to the best AI tools. We want people who experiment without waiting for permission, push AI beyond the obvious, know when to trust it, and when to question it.

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⭐ Mission Join us as a Financial Crime Intern in Milan to protect Qonto and our customers from financial risks. As part of our Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) unit (our 2nd line of defense), you will help keep our anti-financial crime framework robust as our customer base and local scope grow. You will be supported in this mission by Michele and Sara, who co-lead the unit. 👩‍💻🧑‍💻 As a Financial Crime Intern at Qonto, you will Investigate and Analyze: Analyze complex cases escalated by our 1st line of defense, running deep-dive investigations into client structures, and reviewing documentation to detect suspicious patterns. Contribute to Executive Reporting: Draft clear, well-reasoned reports and PPT presentations for Top Management and the Board to consolidate key AFC insights. Monitor Remediation: Track remediation activities and ensure their proper progress, maintaining clear follow-ups on open items to ensure timely closure. Drive Strategic Initiatives: Participate in ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives to enhance the Anti-Financial Crime framework based on the team's needs. Details: This is a full-time, 6-month internship based in our Milan office. 🤔 What you can expect Market/Team Context: High-stakes, high-impact work where you will play a direct role in protecting Qonto’s reputation. You'll join a close-knit Milan team that values time together and team building. Methodologies: Strong onboarding and hands-on mentorship. You will learn to work with our continuous improvement methodologies to ramp up quickly and gain increasing autonomy. Tools we use: You will heavily rely on PowerPoint for drafting executive presentations, alongside our internal AFC dashboards and transaction monitoring software. Recent Projects: You will contribute to strategic ad hoc projects to continuously enhance our local compliance frameworks. Rapid learning curve: After 6 months, you’ll have built meaningful expertise in financial crime topics, a powerful launchpad for your career. 🤝 About your future managers You will report to Michele Guerrera and Sara Zaccaria, who co-lead our Anti-Financial Crime unit. Michele has been with Qonto for 5+ years and grew from Analyst to Lead. Sara brings deep expertise in AML regulation, with specialized knowledge in crypto and KYC/KYB. Together, they foster a culture of trust, collaboration, and autonomy, and invest in knowledge-sharing so you can grow quickly while owning your day-to-day. 🏅 About you Experience & Academic Background: You are a currently enrolled student or recent graduate, preferably studying Law, Economics, or a related field. Languages: Fluent English and Italian is a prerequisite. Mindset: You are a fast learner with a flexible mindset, intellectual curiosity, determination, and a strong team-builder spirit. Analytical & Problem Solving: You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a rigorous attention to detail. Communication: You have strong written communication skills and the ability to draft clear, compelling PPT presentations for management. At Qonto we understand that true diversity isn't just about ticking boxes on a hiring checklist. Apply regardless of the boxes you tick! Who knows? You may have the missing piece of the puzzle we've been searching for all along. Perks

Flex your schedule. Work from home up to 2 days a week with our hybrid policy.

Stay active. Gympass gives you access to 3,000+ sports and wellness partners.

Eat well. Lunch card, 50% on us.

Get around. 50% of the cost of your public transportation pass is covered.

Enjoy the rest. Team events, snacks, and beverages.

Take time off. 1 paid day off per month, no questions asked.

Be yourself. An inclusive, supportive environment where everyone belongs.