aml analyst

AML Officer – Acquiring is a key member of the risk and compliance function, responsible for the proactive monitoring, investigation, and mitigation of anti-money laundering (AML) risks related to merchants using card acceptance services (POS, e-commerce, etc.).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities​

• Conduct ongoing AML monitoring of merchants, focusing on high-risk MCCs, cross-border activities, and non-face-to-face business models.

• Lead Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews and periodic risk re-assessments of merchants.

• Investigate alerts and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with local and EU AML regulations.

• Review onboarding requests from an AML/CFT perspective and provide approval recommendations.

• Stay up to date with evolving AML regulations (e.g., EU AML Directives, FATF guidelines) and ensure internal policies and procedures remain compliant.

• Oversee daily monitoring of transactional activity for suspicious or fraudulent patterns across POS and e-commerce merchants.

• Design, implement, and fine-tune AML detection rules within AML monitoring systems (e.g., rule-based engines, machine learning models).

• Lead AML case investigations, assess merchant-level risks, and recommend corrective or preventive actions (e.g., merchant suspension, onboarding block).

• Perform root cause analysis and contribute to the continuous enhancement of prevention strategies.

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.

The role requires a strong blend of analytical, regulatory, and operational expertise in AML compliance, especially in the acquiring space.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to ensure the organization meets regulatory obligations while also minimizing financial and reputational exposure.