Hybrid AML Investigations Officer – Merchant Services, Senior Level

at Euronet Worldwide

• Job title: AML Investigations Officer – Merchant Services, Senior Level
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Athens, Greece

About the role

• AML Investigations Officer at Euronet contributing to financial crime prevention and regulatory compliance in a hybrid work environment. Engaging in suspicious activity investigations and project management.

Responsibilities

• Assess and Escalate Suspicious Activity by conducting thorough analysis of customer behaviour, alerts, and transactions to identify potentially suspicious activity.
• Perform Enhanced Reviews for High-Risk Persons and Entities by carrying out comprehensive reviews, ensuring appropriate due diligence, risk assessment, and ongoing monitoring in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Respond to Competent Authority Requests providing timely, accurate, and complete responses to information requests from regulators, law enforcement, and other competent authorities, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.
• Manage Projects Independently overseeing assigned AML‑related projects with accountability, sound judgement, and minimal supervision. Deliver high‑quality outcomes while balancing multiple priorities.
• Contribute to AML System Enhancements supporting the calibration, optimisation, and enhancement of AML Transaction Monitoring rules.
• Participate in gap assessments of AML policies, procedures, and controls. Identify areas of improvement and contribute to strengthening the overall Financial Crime Compliance framework.

Requirements

• 3 – 5 years of hands‑on experience in Anti‑Money Laundering or Financial Crime Compliance
• Solid understanding of the Greek AML/CTF framework as well as the EU AML Directives and related regulatory expectations
• Certifications in Compliance, Financial Crime, Risk, Audit/Internal Audit (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CRCM, CIA) will be considered a plus
• Excellent command of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Fluency in both English and Greek—written and verbal—is essential
• Eligible to work in the EU without requiring visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Private Health Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Top-of-the-line tools and equipment
• Hybrid working model
• Career development and annual performance review
• Employee referral bonus & volunteering activities
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, stable, and international environment