Senior aml officer (m/w/d) - larson maddox

Job Description

On behalf of a growing financial services organization with a strong presence across European markets, we are currently looking for a Senior AML Officer to join their team in Frankfurt. The company operates in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, combining regulatory expertise with modern technology. Employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership, and actively shape processes within a flexible and dynamic structure. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Anti-Financial Crime professional to play a key role in strengthening transaction monitoring and sanctions frameworks in an evolving regulatory landscape. Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with MLRO to further develop and enhance strategies for preventing money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as ensuring compliance with sanctions and embargo requirements
• Expand knowledge of cross-border regulatory frameworks, including collaboration with international teams and gaining exposure to Luxembourg-related regulations
• Support the continuous improvement of internal policies covering AML, counter-terrorist financing, and financial sanctions
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and updating of enterprise-wide risk assessments related to AML, terrorist financing, and sanctions
• Analyze transaction data and monitoring outputs, bringing an analytical approach to assessing risks, including exposure to emerging technologies such as AI/ML in data quality and monitoring processes
• Evaluate transaction monitoring alerts, suspicious activity reports, and sanctions-related findings, providing informed decisions and recommendations
• Stay up to date with key regulatory developments, including EU AML regulations and EBA guidelines on financial sanctions, and assess their business impact
• Participate in projects focused on enhancing monitoring systems and improving risk control frameworks, both from a process and systems perspective
• Act as an advisor to internal stakeholders, including senior management, on AML and sanctions-related topics
• Support the execution of control and monitoring activities in collaboration with the Deputy MLRO

Your Profile

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, or a related field
• Around 4-6 years of experience in AML / Anti-Financial Crime within banking, asset management, or financial services
• Strong understanding of the German regulatory environment and relevant compliance requirements
• Professional certifications such as CAMS/ACAMS or similar are considered an advantage
• Analytical mindset with a structured and solution-oriented approach
• Comfortable working across both operational processes and technical systems
• Strong team-player with high attention to detail, reliability, and a proactive attitude
• Excellent communication skills in German and English, both written and spoken