Job Description

As part of the AML Operations Team, you will be part of the silent protectors who ensure SumUp operates safely by investigating and reporting suspicious merchant activity. The primary mission is to prevent potential criminal entities from committing money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities by registering for our services.

A Senior AML Investigator to join our team. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to combat financial crime. You will be responsible for identifying, investigating, and reporting on suspicious activity to protect SumUp and its merchants from money laundering and other illicit financial activities. This position requires a sharp eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, results-driven mindset.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct thorough investigations of transactions and accounts flagged by our transaction monitoring system.
• Analyze transaction patterns, customer behavior, and other data to identify potential money laundering or other financial crime risks.
• Document your investigation findings and collaborate with internal stakeholders to reach a final decision on suspicious activity where relevant.
• Stay up to date on relevant AML regulations and industry best practices

You’ll be great for this role if:

• At least 1–2 years of experience in AML investigation and financial crimes reporting or a similar field.
• A strong understanding of AML regulations, financial products, and services.
• Proven ability to conduct data analysis and complex investigations.
• Proficiency with technical tools like Microsoft Excel and other data analysis software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Strong communication skills, with excellent command of spoken and written English.
• A proactive and adaptable team player who can thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• A quick learner with the ability to quickly grasp and apply new policies and procedures

Why you should join SumUp:

• 🌍 You’ll play a key role in a scale-up that in turn is part of a truly global team of 3000+ people from 60+ countries, spread across 4 continents.

• 🚀 You'll have the opportunity to make an impact irrespective of your job description. You'll have the space to drive your career and take ownership of projects.

• 💯 You'll get a Referral bonus if your friend is hired successfully.

• 🌴 You’ll receive 25 days’ paid leave, increasing with tenure, and paid vacation for certain occasions.

• 🔋 You’d enjoy a paid 1 month Sabbatical vacation after 3 years.

• 📚 You’ll receive an individual learning budget and can take 10 days educational leave to expand your skillset.

• 🍎 You’d have monthly digital food vouchers.

• ⭐️ You’d have monthly budget for a wide choice of benefits and discounts ranging from transport, food, learning and more (re:benefit platform) 🚌🍗💡🎁.

• ❤️ You'd have access to additional health insurance, life insurance and co-sponsored Multisport card 🎾.

• 💜 You’d enjoy funded therapy & coaching sessions with licensed psychotherapists.

• 👶🏼 You’d enjoy a child birth/adoption bonus.

• 🚌 You’d have access to a free shuttle buses from Joliot-Curie metro station and more.
  
  

This job is on-site - Sofia

MORE ABOUT US:

We believe in the everyday hero.Small business owners are at the heart of all we do, so we create powerful, easy-to-use financial solutions to help them run their businesses. With a founder’s mentality and a 'team-first’ attitude, our diverse teams across Europe, South America and the United States work together to ensure that the small business owners we partner with can be successful doing what they love.

SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. SumUp does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. SumUp also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.SumUp will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate.

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We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.