Senior Associate, AFC Advisory & Control Oversight

Trading 212

Our mission is to enable everyone to build wealth We reinvent how trading and investing work by creating exceptional products people love. Fostering a culture of excellence and high velocity is the key to our success. Over the past few years, our client base has grown to over 4.5 million and client assets to over €30 billion. We're now expanding our presence in Germany, and strengthening our AML team. As an AML Oversight Associate, you will help build and maintain a rigorous Oversight, Quality Control and Assurance programme, in fulfilment of our regulatory compliance, internal/external oversight, critical outsourcing, and audit requirements.   What you'll do * Oversight of the Transaction Monitoring and the screening programme, and completion of alert checking; * Undertaking ECDD, OCDD, PEPs, Sanctions and adverse media reviews when directed by MLRO/DMLRO; * Creating and maintaining MI data in relation to the oversight programme; * Stay informed on any changes to AML/CTF laws, regulations, and best practices; * Assist with FIU SAR reporting, as and when required; * Assist in updating Trading 212’s AML Program and relevant procedures; * Assist drafting periodic compliance reporting for Senior Management, the Risk & Compliance Committee and the Board as required.   What you need to have * You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. * Interest in Oversight, QC/QA, AFC, AML, Fraud, or related areas within fintech; prior experience is a plus. * Analytical Skills: Comfortable with data-driven decision-making and problem-solving, delivering comparable and useful MI to internal and external stakeholders. * Stakeholder management: Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, with competing priorities, to ensure alignment of the German oversight programme with the Group. * Mindset: Proactive, curious, and structured, with a strong sense of integrity and ownership. * Communication: Fluent in English and German; Other European languages are a plus. * Tools: Experience with quantitative analysis, familiarity with office software such as Excel/Google Sheets. Knowledge of SQL and experience with self-service BI software are a plus. * Availability: Available 20 hours per week, with at least two semesters remaining in your studies WHAT WE OFFER * A unique opportunity to be part of the team that builds our presence in Germany from the ground up. * Challenging projects with high impact on our international growth. * Collaboration with a team of smart, driven, and supportive high-performers. * A flexible, idea-friendly culture that values ownership and initiative. * Competitive Remuneration package. Are you ready to accelerate your career with us? We'd love to hear from you! We thank all applicants, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All personal data of applicants is protected by the law and will be treated with strict confidentiality. Are you ready to accelerate your career with us? We'd love to hear from you! We process applicant data confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We may use AI-powered tools to help review applications, but all hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team. Where required by law, we rely on your consent to use these tools. You may withdraw this consent or exercise your data protection rights at any time by contacting us.

Systemiq

Company Description: Systemiq is the system change company, working to accelerate the transition to a net-zero, nature-positive and more inclusive economy. As a certified B Corp, we partner with business, finance, policymakers and civil society to transform five interconnected systems: energy, nature and food, materials and circularity, sustainable finance, and urban transformation. We bring together strategy, policy, market design and capital mobilisation to deliver tangible results in the real economy. Founded in 2016, Systemiq has grown to a global team of more than 300 people across Brazil, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kenya, the Netherlands, the UK and the US, united by a singular focus on sustainability.   Senior Associate – Sustainable Finance Location: Kenya, Nairobi preferred Contract: 12-month FTC, very likely to extend / convert to permanent Team / Platform: Sustainable Finance Reporting to: Sustainable Finance leadership ABOUT THE ROLE SYSTEMIQ is looking for a Senior Associate to join our growing Sustainable Finance practice in Kenya, focused on public and development finance. You will work with governments and public finance institutions to strengthen financing strategies and mobilise capital for climate, nature and development priorities. This is a strategy advisory role, working in small, collaborative teams on complex advisory engagements and multi-stakeholder initiatives spanning governments, IFIs/DFIs, bilateral donors and the private sector. As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in shaping and leading workstreams, developing client-ready analysis and materials, managing stakeholder relationships, and contributing to the growth of SYSTEMIQ’s sustainable finance work in Kenya and the wider region. This role blends macro-level strategic thinking with strong research and analytical skills, excellent stakeholder engagement and communication, and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs in fast-moving, stakeholder-heavy contexts. Strategy consulting experience is welcome but not essential. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Lead and support workstreams delivering high-quality advisory support on public and development finance for climate and nature outcomes. * Develop structured analysis and synthesise complex information into client-ready outputs, including strategy decks, technical notes, briefing packs and recommendations. * Drive work on sovereign financing strategies, including consideration of macroeconomic context, sovereign risk, debt sustainability and credit dynamics. * Help design, shape and assess financing approaches and instruments, including concessional and blended finance, sustainability-linked bonds/loans, debt-for-climate/nature swaps, and risk-sharing structures. * Manage and support stakeholder engagement across ministries, debt management offices, central banks, IFIs/DFIs, donors and private sector partners, including workshops and convenings. * Provide strategic insight and practical recommendations to support successful financing strategies and implementation pathways. * Contribute to proposal development, thought leadership and knowledge building within the Sustainable Finance team. * Support and mentor more junior team members, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture. MINDSET, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate a strong commitment to SYSTEMIQ’s mission and a passion for systems change. ESSENTIAL * Master’s degree or equivalent experience in economics, finance, international development, public policy or a related field. * Typically 4+ years of relevant experience, for example in: * strategy consulting, ideally with exposure to sustainable finance; * international financial institutions such as the IMF, World Bank or AfDB; * central banks, debt management offices, finance ministries or public finance institutions; * credit rating agencies; * sovereign research or strategy teams; * development finance or advisory roles with strong sovereign finance exposure. * Strong familiarity with the sovereign financing landscape, including concessional finance, blended finance and/or climate and nature finance instruments such as sustainability-linked bonds/loans and debt-for-climate/nature swaps. * Strong understanding of macroeconomic context, sovereign risk, debt sustainability and credit dynamics. * Excellent problem-solving, analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesise complex material into clear, structured and actionable outputs. * Strong communication and influencing skills, including excellent written and verbal English. * Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, ideally in government-facing or multi-stakeholder environments. * Strong project discipline and ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines. * Entrepreneurial, proactive and adaptable mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive work forward. * Collaborative team player with strong mission alignment and willingness to support others. DESIRABLE * Formal study in economics, with a focus on macroeconomics, development economics, climate economics and/or nature economics. * Exposure to public-sector policy or planning, for example within finance ministries, environment ministries, or IFIs/DFIs. * Familiarity with Sub-Saharan African sovereign contexts and financing priorities. * Experience supporting stakeholder consultations, convenings or government-facing processes. * Additional languages, such as Swahili or French. CANDIDATE PROFILE You are mission-driven and excited by the opportunity to help governments and financial institutions mobilise financing for climate and nature outcomes. You combine intellectual rigour with pragmatism and strong relationship skills. You are comfortable leading workstreams, structuring complex problems, engaging senior stakeholders and supporting junior colleagues. You thrive in small teams, enjoy working across disciplines and stakeholder groups, and want your work to influence real-world decisions. You will also align naturally with our values: Creativity, Challenge, Collaborate, Change and Care. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION At SYSTEMIQ, we believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial to system change and our mission. We are committed to embedding diverse and inclusive practices in all aspects of our work, including recruitment, performance management, people processes and policies. We aim to provide a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and perform at their best, regardless of background, personality, gender, sexual orientation, race, mental health, religion or other characteristics. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Only applications from candidates legally eligible to work in Kenya will be considered. Visa sponsorship and relocation costs will not be provided. The remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidate’s experience and expertise.   Diversity & Inclusion At Systemiq, we absolutely believe diverse perspectives are essential to driving system change. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to do their best work. Click here to view our Data Policy.

Alpha FMC

Alpha FMC is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Our Strategy & Deals division works with corporate clients, Private Equity firms, and investors on growth strategy, M&A strategy, and Commercial Due Diligence (CDD) engagements. We combine deep financial services expertise with rigorous consulting methods to deliver high-impact insights for our clients globally.   Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our growing Strategy & Deals team in North America. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in consulting or financial services who is looking to build deep expertise in growth strategy, M&A strategy and value creation. Senior Associates play a critical role in structuring analyses, leading workstreams and developing insights for client projects.   Key Responsibilities * Lead individual workstreams within strategy and value creation projects, including market analysis, competitor benchmarking and customer research * Manage and analyze qualitative and quantitative data sets (market data, financials, interviews, surveys) to develop actionable insights * Support hypothesis development and contribute to client deliverables with clear, compelling storylines * Supervise and coach junior team members, ensuring high-quality outputs * Engage directly with clients and expert networks to gather market intelligence * Contribute to internal knowledge development and business development efforts, including proposals and thought leadership   Qualifications * ~3 years of experience in strategy consulting, or equivalent experience in investment banking, private equity, or related fields within a strategy and M&A context * MBA preferred (or equivalent advanced degree / experience) * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort with both qualitative and quantitative analysis * Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to distill complex findings into clear insights * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-based environment with tight deadlines * Interest in financial services in addition to corporate strategy (prior exposure to asset and wealth management is a plus)   What We Offer * Opportunity to work directly with senior leaders and blue-chip clients in the financial services and private equity sectors * Entrepreneurial, collaborative environment with significant responsibility early on * Competitive compensation and benefits, with a clear path for career progression * Ability to work on projects for clients across North America and Europe