Senior AML Analyst (Sanctions Screening)

TL;DR

Senior AML Analyst (Sanctions Screening): Safeguarding payment flows and ensuring compliance with global sanctions regimes with an accent on owning complex, high-risk investigations and making well-reasoned decisions. Focus on strengthening controls, enhancing screening frameworks, and driving continuous quality improvements in a fast-moving environment.

Location: Hybrid in Lisbon, Portugal or Stockholm, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in Open Banking Payments, building a smarter, faster, and more secure financial future by revolutionizing the world of payments.

What you will do

• Conduct and own complex sanctions screening investigations end-to-end.
• Assess high-risk and ambiguous matches across customers, merchants, and counterparties.
• Apply expert judgment on true match vs. false positive determinations.
• Own screening system administration, managing configuration, lists, and rule tuning.
• Coordinate queue management and ensure SLAs are met for high-priority payment flows.
• Mentor and support junior analysts and drive quality assurance and control testing.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ hands-on experience in sanctions screening or AML with a strong sanctions focus.
• Strong understanding of global sanctions regimes (OFAC, EU, UN, UK) and screening best practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-risk cases and ambiguous matches, applying sound judgment.
• Technically confident in screening system administration (e.g., rule tuning, fuzzy logic, internal list management).
• Experienced in coordinating workflows, prioritising effectively, and consistently meeting operational SLAs.
• Clear communication in English (C1 required).

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications such as ACAMS, CGSS (Certified Global Sanctions Specialist), or ICA.

Culture & Benefits

• 20 to 25 days of holiday to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Monthly team outing allowance to enjoy social events with colleagues.
• Office perks such as refreshments, breakfast, fruit, and snacks.
• Meal card to enjoy a daily lunch allowance.
• Well-being support, including a health allowance for gym memberships or massages.
• Dynamic environment to take ownership, drive change, and embrace new challenges.