Fundamental Rights Officer

(Réf. AMLA/TA/2026/25)

3 years contract with possibility of extension

Frankfurt/Main, Germany

Full time, 40 hrs per week

Open to individuals with EU citizenship

Deadline to apply:
12/08/2026 23:59

€ 7876,27 € at step 1 or 8207,25 € at step 2 / AD 7

Approximate number of candidates on reserve list:
5

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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

According to AMLA regulation (Article 67), AMLA is tasked with designating an internal Fundamental Rights Officer (FRO). The FRO acts as an independent internal safeguard, ensuring AMLA’s supervisory, investigative, and coordination activities are in compliance with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and international human rights law. You will work in a dynamic start-up environment, and your role will contribute to the success and growth of AMLA.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Promote the Authority compliance with fundamental rights, human rights law and data protection in its cooperation with stakeholders (EU institutions, agencies, bodies, International Organisations and external stakeholders);
  • Develop a fundamental rights monitoring strategy and action plan for AMLA and taking the lead in their implementation. Publish an annual activity and progress report and promote this with relevant stakeholders;
  • Develop a tailored modular fundamental rights training programme for AMLA staff including basic, advanced and specialised levels. Gradual implementation of this training programme potentially in cooperation with other relevant actors and/ or consultants;
  • Cooperation with internal (such as the authority’s Data Protection Officer) and external stakeholders (such as the EU bodies, FROs of other EU agencies, the European Ombudsman, civil society organisations, national human rights institutions where relevant);
  • Provide timely advice and opinions to the senior management and Management Board of AMLA on fundamental rights risks, mitigating measures for fundamental rights compliance of its activities and engagement and in AMLA’s cooperation with third countries. FRO can provide advice either at own initiative or upon request by AMLA staff and the EB;
  • Investigate cases related to fundamental rights stemming from complaints and serious incidents;
  • Provide advice in the development and update of the Authority’s practical tools, guides, judicial analysis, and factsheets, with a view to systematically mainstream fundamental rights in the context of AML/CFT.

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.

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