Senior AML Officer – Ireland
About the team
SumUp's Governance, Risk and Compliance team sits at the heart of how we operate responsibly across our global markets. The team is responsible for protecting the integrity of our financial crime framework across multiple regulated entities, and Ireland sits at the heart of that mission. As a Senior AML Officer embedded in our Irish regulated entity, you'll play a critical role in keeping our AML/CTF programme robust, practical, and fit for a fast-growing fintech, working closely with the local Head of AML and global operational teams to ensure our financial crime controls are effective, well-evidenced, and continuously improving. This is a role with real impact : you'll be the person who spots risk, makes sound judgments on complex cases, advises on control gaps, and helps translate regulatory expectations into day-to-day controls that actually work.
What you'll do
Review and assess complex transaction monitoring alerts and high-risk escalations, making well-reasoned decisions under scrutiny
Supporting suspicious activity reporting and maintaining the AML/CTF programme for the Irish regulated entity
Monitor AML/CTF regulatory developments and help translate them into practical controls and programme enhancements
Work closely with operational AML and KYC teams to support the effective running of key financial crime controls
Contribute to the preparation of regulatory reporting and internal governance materials for the Central Bank of Ireland
You'll be great for this role if…
Experience working in an AML or financial crime role within the Irish financial services sector, ideally in fintech, payments, e-money, or banking
Good knowledge of Irish AML/CTF regulations, including suspicious activity reporting frameworks and Central Bank of Ireland expectations
Solid analytical judgement when reviewing CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring alerts, and high-risk cases, with the confidence to escalate and document decisions clearly
Comfort balancing commercial priorities with regulatory obligations in a fast-moving, cross-functional environment
Ability to work independently on complex cases while keeping key stakeholders informed and aligned
Why you should join SumUp
🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our homely, Dublin hub just steps from Harcourt Street Luas and charming Iveagh Gardens. This involves an office-first setup
🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced
🚀 Enrolment onto our VSOP programme: you will own a stake in SumUp's future success
📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which can be used to attend conferences and/or advance your career through further education
🏖 Generous time off: 25 days paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leaves
🏥 Well-being support: health insurance for you and your family, and subsidised gym membership when you stay active
🚲 Easy commute perks: participate in the Bike-to-Work or Tax Saver Commuter Ticket scheme
💼 Financial growth: retirement savings match — SumUp tops your contributions up to 5%
🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service
🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team
About SumUp
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At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships.
Our commitment to small businesses is reflected in our diverse team of over 3,000 SumUppers from over 90 nationalities, united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. Our core values lay the foundation for who we are and what we stand for, shaping our work culture and driving our success. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. Our differences make us unique and strong as we strive to create an environment where everyone belongs and feels supported, no matter how they identify.
SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, 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. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited. Discover more about our culture and opportunities on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.
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