Financial Crime Controller

Job Description
Financial Crime Controller

Financial Crime Controller

Rome, Italy

This
is
Worldline
We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. The solutions our people build today power the growth of millions of businesses tomorrow. From your local coffee shop to unicorns and international banks. From San Francisco to Auckland. We are in every corner of the world, in every part of commerce. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The O
pportunity
In Worldline's fast-moving payments universe, trust is the most valuable currency—and the Financial Crime Controller is the architect who keeps that currency strong as the business grows. The AML team is a focused, mission-driven squad turning signals into decisive actions to defend millions of transactions without slowing customers down.

As Financial Crime Controller, you own the end-to-end risk framework—from onboarding and screening to investigations and regulatory reporting. You'll design and refine controls, governance, KPIs, and KRIs, ensuring they're rigorous yet scalable as Worldline expands..

This role stands out because you'll partner with Internal Audit, report to senior leadership and the Board, and preserve independence of control functions while keeping close business collaboration. You'll blend analytics, automation, and hands-on leadership to turn risk into a business enabler, readying Worldline for regulators and trusted across the global payments ecosystem.

If shaping Worldline's risk posture, mentoring a sharp AML team, and driving confident speed to market excites you, this is your moment. Join Worldline as Financial Crime Controller and write the next chapter of resilient, responsible growth.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support the AML Compliance Officer in providing guidance, advice and challenge to the Business on the application of Policies, Procedures and processes in relation to Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing, Sanctions and Embargoes matters.
• Execution of the risk assessment exercise related to aml risk
• Execution of the 2° line of defense AML controls
• Support on the implementation of the reporting activities (Regulators, Governance Bodies, Operational & Group Compliance, etc).
• Support on the proper definition of aml training program in terms of contents, participants and methods,
• Evaluate aml systems and ensuring adequate software is in place

Who Are We Looking For
We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what's next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

• Master degree in Economics/Management/Law, 3 to 5+ years of experience with strong focus on AML controls/ risk assessment
• Strong knowledge of the risk assessment methodology & control framework
• Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal)
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and organizational skills
• Fluent in English

Perks & Benefits
At Worldline you'll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:

• Be part of a company guided by a strong purpose to do good and recognized as top 1% of the most sustainable companies in all sectors worldwide.
• Work with inspiring colleagues and be empowered to learn, grow and accelerate your career.
• Work in an international environment with cutting edge technologies.
• Enjoy a wide range of benefits: medical insurance, pension found, tickets restaurant, company bonus, 50% of remote working.

Shape the evolution
We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you'll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.