Seconded National Experts (multiple profiles) - Anti Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) (Frankfurt)

About this position

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

Are you eligible?

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

• Education: Level of education corresponding to completed university studies of at least three years, attested by a diploma awarded in EU Member States or subject to equivalence certificates issued by authorities in EU Member States
• Experience: At least one year full-time experience in administrative, legal, technical, advisory or supervisory functions; employed by current employer on permanent or contract basis for at least one year before secondment
• Languages: European official language (C1), European official language (B2), English (C1)
• Key skills: Expertise and experience in an area relating to the activities of AMLA, Ability to communicate effectively in English at all levels both orally and in writing, Strong command of both written and spoken English (min. C1 level)
• Eligibility: National of EU or EFTA Member State or country with which AMLA has concluded specific agreement on staff secondments; employed by international, national, regional or local public administration or public intergovernmental organisation; remain in service of employer throughout secondment period; meet character requirements (e.g. no criminal record); may require security clearance for access to se…

Selection process

The notice describes the following selection steps:

• Application screening by AMLA's units based on information provided in application form
• Shortlisted candidates invited to online interview to discuss suitability for role and mutual expectations
• Selected candidate requested to complete declaration of interest
• Secondment agreement established between Executive Director, SNE, and SNE's employer

Contract and working arrangements

Working arrangements: Located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Hiring unit: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Authority (AMLA).

Position details

Reference

AMLA/SNE/2026/3

Vacancy Notice

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Last Verified

23 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Seconded National Experts (multiple profiles) at Anti Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) based in Frankfurt (Seconded National Expert). The vacancy reference is AMLA/SNE/2026/3. 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 our[website](https://www.amla.europa.eu/index_en). 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

Are you a qualified professional currently employed by a national, regional, or local public administration, or by a public intergovernmental organisation (IGO), and interested in the possibility of being seconded to AMLA?

As an SNE you will serve a dual role: you will bring your expertise to AMLA and take back to your home administration the knowledge acquired during your period of secondment, fostering mutual exchange and strengthening cooperation between AMLA and its partners.

Are you seeking a challenging role within a dynamic and rapidly evolving EU Authority? Do you wish to apply your skills to support AMLA’s mission, objectives and strategic priorities? Is your organisation looking to enhance cooperation and build synergies with AMLA?

If so, we encourage you to consider this secondment opportunity.

### QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

#### Eligibility criteria

To be considered eligible for secondment, you must satisfy all the following requirements:

General conditions

1. Be nationals of a European Union or EFTA Member State or a country with which AMLA has decided to open accession negotiations, and which has concluded a specific agreement on staff secondments except where the Executive Director grants derogation. 2. Be employed by an international, national, regional or local public administration, or by a public intergovernmental organisation (IGO) [1]. 3. Have worked for your employer on a permanent or contract basis for at least one year before the secondment and shall remain in the service of that employer throughout the period of secondment. 4. Have at least one (1) year full-time experience in administrative, legal, technical, advisory or supervisory functions. 5. Have a thorough knowledge [2] of one of the European official languages and a satisfactory knowledge [3] of another European official language to the extent necessary for the performance of your duties. 6. Meet the character requirements needed for the duties involved (e.g. an affidavit to the effect that you have no criminal record).

Education

Candidates must have a level of education that corresponds to completed university studies of at least three years, attested by a diploma. Only diplomas that have been awarded in EU Member States [4] or that are the subject of equivalence certificates issued by authorities in the said Member States will be taken into consideration.

[1] “Public administration” means all State administrative services at central, federal and regional level, comprising ministries, government and parliament services, the courts, central banks, and the administrative services of local authorities, as well as the decentralised administrative services of the State and of such authorities. The Executive Director may also authorise the secondment of an SNE whose employer is an independent university or research organisation which does not set out to make profits for redistribution or is in fact part of the public sector.

[2] Equivalent to C1 level in all dimensions as defined in the [European framework of reference for languages](https://europass.europa.eu/en/common-european-framework-reference-language-skills)

[3] Equivalent to B2 level in all dimensions as defined in the [European framework of reference for languages](https://europass.europa.eu/en/common-european-framework-reference-language-skills)

[4] Diplomas obtained in UK before 31/01/2020 are automatically recognised and are thus not subject of equivalence certificates.

#### Selection Criteria

In the application form, please indicate the profile(s) you are applying for (please see the[annex](https://www.amla.europa.eu/document/download/34c868f1-b30f-41c0-a2b0-c99c95ce7cd0_en?filename=SNE%20Profiles%202026.pdf) for a description of the profiles below).

If you wish to apply to more than one profile, please press the _CTRL_button while selecting the different profiles.****

* PROFILE A (Models and Selection) * PROFILE B (Policy on Private Sector Standards) * PROFILE C (Policy on Supervision) * PROFILE D (Design of Direct Supervision) * PROFILE E (Indirect Supervision and Oversight) * PROFILE F (Risk Analysis) * PROFILE G (Governance and Planning) * PROFILE H (Legal Unit) * PROFILE I (IT Reporting and Facilities Unit)

The following criteria will be used to assess candidates through their application and interview:

Experience and Knowledge

1. Expertise and experience in an area relating to the activities of AMLA 2. Interest and motivation to build a partnership with AMLA. 3. Ability to communicate effectively in English at all levels both orally and in writing.

#### Skills

The following skills will be evaluated during the interview phases:

Technical Competencies

Please see the [annex](https://www.amla.europa.eu/document/download/34c868f1-b30f-41c0-a2b0-c99c95ce7cd0_en?filename=SNE%20Profiles%202026.pdf) for the seconded national expert profiles.

Language Skills

A strong command of both written and spoken English (min. C1 level).

### APPLICATION, SELECTION & RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Your application must be submitted in English.

A position as Seconded National Expert is offered on the basis of the business needs of the organisation and budget availability. Candidates are invited to keep their application up to date throughout the publication period. More information on allowances can be found on our [dedicated page](https://www.amla.europa.eu/careers/why-join-us/monthly-salaries-examples_en#:~:text=Seconded%20National%20Experts).

Candidates must specify the [job profile(s)](https://www.amla.europa.eu/document/download/34c868f1-b30f-41c0-a2b0-c99c95ce7cd0_en?filename=SNE%20Profiles%202026.pdf) they are applying for. Applications that do not specify the profile(s) applied for will not be considered.

1. Before submitting your application look at our [careers](https://www.amla.europa.eu/careers_en) page. 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.

2. When an SNE position becomes available, eligible candidates will be screened by AMLA's units according to the information provided in the application form, therefore it is essential that you mention the profile you are applying for and your area of expertise/interest (please see [annex](https://www.amla.europa.eu/document/download/34c868f1-b30f-41c0-a2b0-c99c95ce7cd0_en?filename=SNE%20Profiles%202026.pdf)).

3. The shortlisted candidate(s) will be invited to an online interview to discuss the suitability for the role as well as mutual expectations and opportunity to enhance collaboration with your organisation.

4. The selected candidate will be requested to complete a declaration of interest.

5. The secondment shall be established by an agreement between the Executive Director as Appointing Authority, the SNE and the SNE’s employer.

This position requires access to sensitive EU classified information. 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](https://www.amla.europa.eu/personal-data-protection-policy_en) 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](https://eceuropaeu.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/teams/GRP-AMLATF/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc={3D360A55-0DC8-4E52-B845-A818B2B7CD31}&file=Recruitment%20Process%20-%20Guide%20for%20candidates.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true).

### CONTACT

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 16 April 2026, 97 days ago.

The application deadline is 31 December 2028, 891 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 23 July 2026.

Where to learn more

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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