AML Oﬃcer

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

You will work in a dynamic start-up environment and your role will contribute to the success and growth of AMLA. It will offer opportunities to make a meaningful impact. Key responsibilities for this role in the policy, governance, supervisory or FIU pillars include:

Contribute to completing the AML/CFT Single Rulebook through the development of level 2 and 3 measures, in cooperation with supervisory authorities and FIUs.
Contribute to the correct implementation of the AML/CFT Single Rulebook through the design and execution of the diﬀerent supervisory and oversight activities (for instance colleges, joint supervisory teams, peer reviews etc.).
Participate in investigations of breaches of the AML/CFT framework.
Support the work of FIUs and contribute to improved cooperation and coordination between FIUs.
Contribute to, support and coordinate the conduct of joint analyses by FIUs of cross-border cases.
Conduct or participate in AML/CFT risks analysis of entities, sectors, or types of business.
Draft relevant documents and material on AML/CFT matters.

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.

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 application 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 [1].
Enjoy full rights as a citizen and meet the character requirements for the duties involved [2].
Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by national laws concerning military service.
Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post [3].

[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

To be considered for the assessment phase you must meet the following essential criteria on the closing date for applications:

Professional experience of at least 3 years in AML/CFT in public or private sector, following the award of the diploma (Master’s level). When the standard duration of university education was three years, 4 years of professional experience in AML/CFT in the public or private sector are required.
A strong command of both written and spoken English (minimum C1 level). English skills will be assessed throughout the assessment phase.

[4] English oral and written skills will be assessed throughout the assessment phase

Desirable Criteria

The following criteria are considered as nice to have:

Participation in the development or application of EU or national AML/CFT rules.
Proven familiarity with international standards on AML/CFT.
Experience in related areas such as ﬁnancial sector regulation and compliance, criminal law, etc.

Interpersonal Skills

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

Good organisational skills.
A planned approach to tasks and ability to prioritise.
Work under pressure and manage responsibilities.
Ability to work collaboratively and build strong working relationships.
Being results-oriented.
Being quality driven and service minded.

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.

Our selection process normally takes around three months from the application deadline. It will include a remote written test, currently scheduled for 16 October 2025, consisting of both a multiple-choice questionnaire and an essay. The highest-ranked candidates will then be invited to a remote interview, planned for November 2025. Please note that this timeline is indicative and may be subject to change.
During the screening phase, applications are assessed against the eligibility and essential criteria. If the number of applications is very high, the advantageous criteria will also be applied. It is therefore important that the application form be completed as thoroughly as possible. Please note that no additional information sent by email will be taken into account.

AMLA will establish a reserve list of approximately 60 candidates. This list may be used to fill similar positions at the same level in the future and will remain valid until 31 December 2027.

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