Supervisory Officer - Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AD5, Frankfurt)

About this position

The summary below is published by Anti-Money Laundering Authority on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Participate in Joint Supervisory Teams (JSTs) and other supervisory structures for selected obliged entities
• Support and contribute to risk-based supervisory activities, including risk assessments, supervisory reviews, thematic assessments and inspections
• Analyse ML/TF risks, governance arrangements, internal controls, customer due diligence frameworks and AML/CFT compliance programme
• Support off-site reviews and on-site inspections by reviewing documentation and data, preparing and holding interviews, documenting evidence and contributing to the drafting of findings reports, recommendations, supervi…
• Monitor remediation actions and assess the implementation of supervisory measures
• Contribute to horizontal analyses to identify emerging risks, trends and good practices across supervised entities
• Cooperate with national AML/CFT supervisors and other competent authorities, including contributing to the proper establishment and functioning of supervisory colleges
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of supervisory methodologies, tools and practices

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: University degree with minimum 3 years of studies
• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following areas: prudential supervision, AML/CFT supervision, compliance management, risk management, AML/CFT audit, or AML/CFT consultancy
• Languages: One of the 24 EU official languages (C1), Another EU official language (B2), English (C1)
• Key skills: Sound knowledge of risk-based approach to AML/CFT supervision, supervisory processes and of relevant EU AML/CFT methodologies and regulatory framework, Ability to analyse complex datasets, including where needed with the support of AI or other analytical tools, assess AML/CFT risks, and draw well-reasoned conclusions, Ability to contribute to the preparation of evidence-based findings, recommendations and supervisory measures, as well as to the drafting of clear and concise reports, minutes and briefings, Ability to contribute effectively to supervisory reviews, inspections, assessments and other supervisory activities, Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and concisely to different audiences, Ability to engage professionally and constructively with supervised entities and other stakeholders while demonstrating integrity, objectivity and sound judgement, Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a collaborative multicultural working environment, Good organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise assigned tasks and deliver high-quality work within deadlines, Motivation to contribute to AMLA's supervisory mission and objectives as a newly established European supervisory authority
• Eligibility: Be a national of a Member State of the European Union. Completed university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma. Enjoy full rights as a citizen and meet the character requirements for the duties involved. Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by national laws concerning military service. Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post. An official certificate confirming…

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Application screening phase to assess essential and desirable criteria
• Written test phase to evaluate technical and interpersonal competencies and language skills
• Interview phase to evaluate technical and interpersonal competencies and language skills

Contract and working arrangements

Hiring unit: Supervision area or other relevant areas within AMLA.

Position details

Reference

AMLA/TA/2026/27

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

15 September 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Supervisory Officer at Anti Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) based in Frankfurt at the AD5 grade level (Temporary Agent). The vacancy reference is AMLA/TA/2026/27. The role falls under the Anti-Money Laundering domain.

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 selectedfinancial 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 - Supportingand 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 ourwebsite. 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 organising a selection procedure for the function of Supervisory Officer (AD5).As a newly established EU Authority, AMLA offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a new European framework for AML/CFT supervision and to shape supervisory practices across the Union from the outset.

The selected candidate(s) will contribute to the planning, execution and continuous enhancement of AMLA's direct supervisory activities. Working in a highly international environment, they will carry out assigned tasks and workstreams under the coordination of more senior JST coordinator colleagues, supporting the delivery of high-quality, risk-based supervision of selected obliged entities and contributing to supervisory convergence across Member States.

The successful candidate(s) will report to one of the Heads of Unit in the Supervision area or other relevant areas within AMLA.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate(s) will contribute primarily to AMLA's supervisory activities, including:

- Participate in Joint Supervisory Teams (JSTs) and other supervisory structures for selected obliged entities. - Support and contribute to risk-based supervisory activities, including risk assessments, supervisory reviews, thematic assessments and inspections - Analyse ML/TF risks, governance arrangements, internal controls, customer due diligence frameworks and AML/CFT compliance programme - Support off-site reviews and on-site inspections by reviewing documentation and data, preparing and holding interviews, documenting evidence and contributing to the drafting of findings reports, recommendations, supervisory measures and draft decisions. - Monitor remediation actions and assess the implementation of supervisory measures. - Contribute to horizontal analyses to identify emerging risks, trends and good practices across supervised entities. - Cooperate with national AML/CFT supervisors and other competent authorities, including contributing to the proper establishment and functioning of supervisory colleges. - Contribute to the development and enhancement of supervisory methodologies, tools and practices. This could extend to the development and implementation of methodologies aimed at assessing supervisory effectiveness as part of AMLA’s convergence assessments and peer reviews. - Analyse complex datasets, draw conclusions and prepare reports and briefings for management and decision-making bodies. - Provide technical and analytical support to AMLA's supervisory activities and contribute to the achievement of its operational objectives.

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 mustmeet the following eligibility criteriaon 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].

A separate internal mobility selection procedure at the grade bracket AD 5-AD 6 has been launched for this profile.

Education and Professional Experience:

- A university degree (minimum 3 years’ studies), followed by at least 3 years of relevant professional experience.

The professional experience referred to above will be considered relevant if it corresponds to one or more of the key responsibilities mentioned in the section "your role".

[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 the essential criterion, you will be excluded from the next assessment phase.

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

- At least 3 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: prudential supervision, AML/CFT supervision, compliance management, risk management, AML/CFT audit, or AML/CFT consultancy.

Please clearly indicate, for each relevant professional experience, its duration, scopeand main responsibilities, highlighting how it relates to the essential criteria listed above. In the "Brief description of tasks" section, please also indicate your relevant area(s) of expertise/experience, in one or more of the following fields:

(i) Credit institutions;

(ii) Payment services providers (including credit institutions, payment institutions, electronic money institutions);

(iii) Crypto-asset services providers;

(iv) Other financial institutions, other credit intermediaries and crowdfunding;

(v) Obliged entities in the non-financial sector (other than the ones above).

Desirable Criteria

The following criteria are considered as desirable and may be taken into account during the application screening phase [5]:

- Professional experience supporting or participating in supervisory reviews, inspections, regulatory assessments or other risk-based supervisory activities, or remediating such supervisory activities. - Professional experience working with AML/CFT regulatory requirements. - Experience analysing complex datasets and using analytical tools to support risk assessment, supervisory, compliance, audit or related activities.

Please clearly indicate, for each relevant professional experience, itsduration, scopeand main responsibilities, highlighting how it relates to the desirable criteria listed above.

[5] Different weights may be assigned to each desirable criterion.

Skills

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

Technical Competencies

- Sound knowledge of risk-based approach to AML/CFT supervision, supervisory processes and of relevant EU AML/CFT methodologies and regulatory framework. - Ability to analyse complex datasets, including where needed with the support of AI or other analytical tools, assess AML/CFT risks, and draw well-reasoned conclusions. - Ability to contribute to the preparation of evidence-based findings, recommendations and supervisory measures, as well as to the drafting of clear and concise reports, minutes and briefings. - Ability to contribute effectively to supervisory reviews, inspections, assessments and other supervisory activities.

Interpersonal Competencies

- Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and concisely to different audiences. - Ability to engage professionally and constructively with supervised entities and other stakeholders while demonstrating integrity, objectivity and sound judgement. - Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a collaborative multicultural working environment. - Good organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise assigned tasks and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

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

- Motivation to contribute to AMLA's supervisory mission and objectives as a newly established European supervisory authority.

APPLICATION, SELECTION & RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at AD5 runs from €6,153 (step 1) to €6,961 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €73,836 to €83,532 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €984 per month at step 1 of AD5) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Frankfurt. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 15 September 2026, today.

The application deadline is 29 September 2026, 13 days from today. Late applications are not accepted, so submit through the official EU Careers portal well in advance.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 15 September 2026.

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at AD5 see our AD5 grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at Anti Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) see the Anti Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Frankfurt see our Frankfurt location page; for related vacancies in the Anti-Money Laundering field browse our Anti-Money Laundering domain page.

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