Economists

WHO WE ARE

Money laundering and the financing of terrorism are major concerns for the EU. They pose significant risks to the EU economy, to the integrity of the EU financial system and, even more importantly, to the security of its citizens.

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Authority (AMLA) was established in June 2024 as a new European Union body to safeguard the European Union’s financial system and its citizens against money laundering and terrorist financing. It is located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and will expand to over 400 staff members by the end of 2027.
AMLA’s key responsibilities include:

Directly supervising selected financial sector entities that operate on a cross border basis and present a high risk of money laundering and terrorism financing, as well as indirectly supervising other entities in the financial and non-financial sectors
Supporting and coordinating the activities of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) by, for example, facilitating the joint analyses of cross-border cases, enabling information exchange, providing capabilities, advanced data analytics and managing the FIU.net information system
Complementing EU Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) rules by developing regulatory and implementing technical standards and issuing guidelines

For more information about the Authority, please visit our website. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and non-discrimination.

Are you interested to contribute to our mission? Then see below what it takes to accomplish the role.

YOUR ROLE

AMLA seeks economists to support its supervisory, analytical, and policy work in strengthening the EU’s AML/CFT framework. Depending on their expertise, candidates will contribute to financial and economic analysis, risk assessments, and policy development. Working closely with EU institutions, national competent authorities, and international partners, they will provide economic insights to enhance AML/CFT measures.

Recruited economists will perform economic and financial analysis in one or more of the following areas:

Supervisory & Financial Analysis: Assess ML/TF risks to support AMLA’s supervision and risk-based oversight.
Market & Systemic Risk Monitoring: Analyse financial markets to identify trends, vulnerabilities, and illicit financial risks.
Macroprudential Insights: Supporting AMLA’s cooperation with other EU and national competent authorities by integrating macroprudential perspectives into AML/CFT supervision and financial stability assessments.
Data Analysis & Modelling: Develop quantitative and analytical methods to evaluate AML/CFT effectiveness and detect illicit activity patterns.
Policy & Impact Assessment: contribute to design and evaluate AML/CFT policies through impact assessments and data-driven recommendations.
Strategic Advisory & Reporting: Providing strategic economic advice to AMLA’s management and contributing to periodic reports, briefings and risk assessments supporting AMLA’s regulatory and supervisory activities.

The successful candidates might be required to perform other duties as necessary under the responsibility of their line manager according to the evolution and development of AMLA’s structure and activities. Some travel, mainly in Europe, may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility criteria

To be admitted to the selection process you must meet the following eligibility criteria on the closing date for and on the date of filling the vacant post:

Be a national of a Member State of the European Union.
Completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma.
Thorough knowledge (C1 level as per the CEFR1) of one of the 24 EU official languages and a satisfactory knowledge (B2 level) of another EU official language for the performance of your duties.
Enjoy full rights as a citizen and meet the character requirements for the duties involved2.
Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by national laws concerning military service.
Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post3.

This vacancy is open for internal mobility at AMLA and inter-agency mobility at the grade bracket AD5 - AD6.

[1] Mother tongue English speakers will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of a second EU language.

[2] An official certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record must be submitted prior to recruitment.

[3] If you are not currently working for an EU institution, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical examination at a center we specify.

Essential Criteria

Education & Professional Experience

A university degree (minimum Master’s level) in economics and/or finance, statistics or a closely related discipline.
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in economic analysis, financial sector analysis or a closely related field. This should include evidence of professional experience in developing/using economic models, data analysis, and providing policy-related recommendations.

Language Skills

A strong command of both written and spoken English (min. C1 level). English oral and written skills will be assessed throughout the assessment phase.

Desirable Criteria

The following criteria are considered as nice to have:

Experience and/or knowledge in AML/CFT.
Experience in regulatory or supervisory frameworks within the EU financial sector.
Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., R, Python, Stata).
Knowledge of financial services EU regulatory frameworks.

Interpersonal Skills

Success in this role depends on strong interpersonal skills, which will be evaluated during the assessment phase :

Analytical thinking and problem-solving: Ability to approach complex economic issues with an analytical mindset, critically assess data, and propose feasible solutions to challenges related to AML/CFT.
Clear and concise communication: Ability to present complex financial and economic concepts in a clear and understandable way to non-experts, tailoring messages to the audience while respecting cultural and political sensitivities.
Teamwork and collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, engaging with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and contributing to joint efforts with EU institutions, national authorities, and international partners.
Attention to detail and accuracy: High level of attention to detail and accuracy when analysing financial data, drafting reports, and making policy recommendations, ensuring the reliability of work outputs.

APPLICATION, SELECTION & RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please submit your application in English.

Before submitting your application look at our careers page and check out the Guide for candidates. Proof of compliance with specific criteria may be requested at any stage during the selection process. If you fail to comply with the eligibility and essential criteria, your application will be disqualified.

Remote written tests are tentatively scheduled in June. Shortlisted candidates will be required to make themselves available on the date of the test as no alternative date will be offered. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the end of June/beginning of July. This timeline may be subject to change.

DATA PROTECTION & APPEAL PROCEDURE

The information provided in the application form is collected for the purpose of the selection/ recruitment procedure(s) at AMLA. Consult the data protection notice for more information about the processing of personal data in the selection and recruitment process.

If you believe a decision made during the selection process has negatively impacted your interests, you can request a review of your application, lodge an administrative complaint, a judicial appeal or a complaint to the European Ombudsman. You can find more information on the appeal procedure in our Guide for candidates.

CONTACT

In case of questions related to careers at AMLA, email us at careers@amla.europa.eu