Human Resources Expert

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 is seeking a motivated and proactive hands-on HR generalist, with a focus on selection and recruitment, who will thrive in a dynamic start-up environment. As an active team player you will contribute to shaping AMLA’s employee experience, contribute to AMLA’s growth, and build HR processes in line with HR best practices and rules.

As part of the Human Resources Unit, your responsibilities may include:

Selection and recruitment: Coordinate selection and recruitment procedures at all levels, including the management of large calls for applications. Carry out campaigns to promote AMLA employer branding. Contribute to the smooth integration of new recruits and the development of a healthy and positive culture focused on collaboration and innovation.
Employee Lifecycle Management: Support onboarding processes, including the preparation of employment contracts and management of contract renewals. Assist in coordinating probation periods, annual performance appraisals, and reclassification/promotion exercises. Support the management of leave and absence processes and broader working conditions.
Learning and Development: Support the coordination and implementation of the AMLA learning and development policy.
HR Policies & Compliance: Ensure the correct application of the EU Staff Regulations and Conditions of Employment of Other Servants (CEOS), including relevant implementing rules and HR guidelines. Support the development, implementation, and follow-up of HR policies, procedures, and internal guidelines.
HR Operations, Projects and Data: Support planning and monitoring of the HR budget and contracts, including initiating financial transactions and procurement procedures related to HR activities. Prepare HR-related plans, statistics, reports, and maintain databases and archives. Contribute to HR-led projects such as automation of key HR processes, well-being initiatives, and organisational development efforts. Contribute to the daily management of the HR electronic database.

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.

Job environment: The position is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, in the MesseTurm building. Telework arrangements are in place, including the possibility of limited telework from abroad, in line with applicable AMLA rules. Additional information, including on the job environment and schooling can be obtained from the AMLA website.

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 CEFR [1]) 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 [2].
Enjoy full rights as a citizen and meet the character requirements for the duties involved [3].
Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by national laws concerning military service.
Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post [4].

This vacancy is also open for internal mobility at AMLA and inter-agency mobility.

Education and Professional Experience:

Candidates must have a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies in a closely related area of at least three years attested by a diploma.

[1] Common European Framework Reference Language Skills

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

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

[4] 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.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for the assessment phase you must meet the following essential criteria on the closing date for applications. Should you not meet one of the essential criteria, you will be excluded from the next assessment phase.

The following criteria will be assessed during the application screening phase:

At least one year of professional experience in at least one or more of the following HR areas in the public or private sector: Selection, recruitment and onboarding, career and performance management, learning and development, and/or data analytics/workforce planning.

Please clearly indicate in the application form the area of expertise, level of seniority and the type of organisation. Failure to clearly indicate these elements in your application, shall exclude you from the next phase of assessment.
Professional experience in applying and improving HR policies, processes or procedures.

Please indicate the types of policies/processes/procedures and the context. Failure to clearly indicate these elements in your application, shall exclude you from the next phase of assessment.

Desirable Criteria

The following criteria are considered as desirable and may be taken into account during the applications assessment phase:

Professional experience as an HR professional within an EU Agency/Institution/Body.
Professional experience with HR related IT applications, tools and/or databases (for example: Sysper, Launchpad, EU Learn, Gestmax etc.).

Skills

The following skills will be evaluated during the the written test and/or interview phases.

Technical Competencies

Knowledge of HR talent management (including but not limited to selection and recruitment).
Knowledge of Staff Regulations and its implementing rules.
Ability to draft HR-related policies, guidelines or work instructions.

Interpersonal competencies

Excellent organisational skills, ability to work autonomously and under pressure and/or time constraints.
Excellent client/service orientation.
High sense of integrity, responsibility, discretion and confidentiality.
Ability to address issues with a problem-solving attitude. 
Accountability, flexibility and creativity. 
Strong communication skills.

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.

Motivation

Candidates will also be tested on their motivation for this position.

APPLICATION, SELECTION & RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Please submit your application in English. Applications not indicating the minimum required English proficiency level of C1 will be rejected.

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.

The selection process will be organised in several consecutive stages:

Screening and shortlisting: After the deadline for online registration, the Selection Committee will check the eligible applications against the selection criteria as described above. Upon completion of the initial assessment, the Selection Committee will establish a shortlist of the candidates best matching the criteria.

Assessment phase: The shortlisted candidates will be invited to the assessment phase which will be organised remotely. This phase will be conducted in English. The assessment phase may involve an oral interview with the Selection Committee and a written test. The oral and written test aim at testing the specific competencies and knowledge with reference to the selection criteria of the present vacancy notice.

Details of the date and time of the assessment will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates in due time. Assessments are foreseen to take place in June 2026. Please note that timelines are subject to change.

All candidates will be informed about the outcome of the procedure throughout the selection process.

Reserve list & Appointment: At the end of the assessment phase, the Selection Committee will establish a draft reserve list. This draft reserve list will be submitted to the Executive Director of AMLA for approval. The adopted reserve list will be valid until 31 December 2027. The validity of the reserve list may be extended by decision of the Executive Director of AMLA.

Prior to being offered a post, candidates might be required to undergo further evaluation by AMLA (e.g. including a further interview with the Executive Director). The Executive Director will appoint the selected candidate(s). Candidates should note that inclusion in the reserve list does not imply any entitlement to employment at AMLA. Recruitment is also subject to budgetary availability.

Please also note that the reserve list may be shared with the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), located in Frankfurt. Upon establishment of the reserve list and upon request for access, AMLA shall seek the consent of all candidates included on the reserve list.

Selected candidates may undergo a security clearance process in accordance with EU and national regulations. Failure to obtain clearance may result in disqualification. By applying, you consent to this process. 

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