AML Controller

Job Description

AML Controller

This is Worldline.

Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey—quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across five continents. Just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The Opportunity

Join Worldline Financial Services (Europe) SA (WFS EU SA), a prominent leader in the financial technology sector, dedicated to providing innovative payment and transaction processing solutions throughout Europe. As a member of the global Worldline group, we are at the forefront of the digital payments revolution, ensuring that we uphold the highest standards of compliance and security in all our operations.

Headquartered in Luxembourg, WFS EU operates as a hybrid payment services provider under the Payment Services Directive (PSD2). We proudly hold a license enabling us to offer payment services across the European Union, working under the supervision of the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

AML Controller

We are actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated AML Controller to join our team. In this critical role, you will oversee and monitor Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations in accordance with regulatory requirements, guided by local compliance officers, and aligned with our Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) framework. The primary focus will be to ensure the proper implementation of AML controls and to safeguard the organization from financial crime compliance breaches by thoroughly assessing operational processes, tools, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess WFS EU SA’s AML obligations derived from regulatory requirements to ensure full compliance with guidance from local compliance officers.
• Collaborate closely with local compliance officers on control projects.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive control assessment to ensure AML measures are effectively implemented across the organization.
• Conduct periodic reviews and assessments to verify the adequacy and effectiveness of AML controls.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to establish control mechanisms within operational processes and tools.
• Identify potential compliance risks and vulnerabilities within the AML framework and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Assess operational processes related to AML compliance to identify areas for improvement.
• Recommend enhancements to streamline AML processes and ensure their efficiency.
• Ensure that processes are well-documented and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare regular reports on AML compliance status and key performance indicators for the AMLCO of WFS EU SA and the Group Financial Crime Officers.
  
  

The AML Controller will report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer located within WFS EU SA. This role falls under the responsibility of the Group Chief Compliance Officer – 2nd Line of Defense, overseeing multiple geographies and legal entities.

Who Are We Looking For?

We Seek Big Thinkers—people Who Can Drive Positive Change, Step Up, And Show What’s Next—people With Passion, a Can-do Attitude, And a Hunger To Learn And Grow. In Practice, This Means

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Legal, Compliance, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• An advanced degree or professional certification in AML/Compliance is required.
• Proven experience in AML compliance and financial crime prevention, preferably within a multinational organization.
• In-depth knowledge of AML regulations and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and assess compliance risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English and French.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
  
  

Perks & Benefits

At Worldline, you’ll have the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also enjoy:

• An interesting and diverse function in a dynamic sector.
• Strong career opportunities in a fast-growing international company.
• Various training and development programs, including crypto certifications.
• A competitive salary package that includes various benefits.
  
  

Shape the Evolution.

We are pushing towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we are looking for big thinkers to join our journey. People with passion, a can-do attitude, and a hunger to learn and grow. Here, you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on society. With our empowering culture, strong technology, and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career—wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of over 18,000 innovators across 40+ countries, and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.