AML Officer

About the Role

Protect the integrity of a high-velocity global ecosystem as our next AML Officer. In this pivotal compliance role, you will leverage advanced monitoring systems and a sharp analytical eye to conduct deep-dive financial investigations, analyze transaction patterns, and mitigate risk. Joining our specialized team in Sofia, you will be the ultimate line of defense against financial crime while driving compliance excellence for high-traffic online businesses.

About the Client

Our client is a rapidly growing operational services powerhouse based in Sofia, widely recognized for fostering an exceptionally warm, collaborative, and friendly company culture. They deliver premium, high-performance solutions—spanning R&D, Customer Support, KYC, Risk, and Anti-Fraud—to high-traffic online businesses globally. As their exclusive recruitment partner, Lionhires is proud to manage their full-cycle talent acquisition and help scale this dynamic compliance team.

What You Will Do

• Perform thorough Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), executing rigorous background checks to verify client identities and assess risk.

• Conduct comprehensive identity and Source of Wealth (SoW) authentications, evaluating the potential regulatory risks associated with player profiles.

• Lead internal investigations in response to flagged anomalies, building clear and objective compliance cases from detected suspicious activities.

• Monitor and analyze customer transaction logs, tracking behavioral triggers and scrutinizing activity patterns to proactively spot financial irregularities.

• Escalate high-risk cases seamlessly to senior management and the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) with structured, detailed reporting.

• Utilize advanced technology systems and proprietary compliance software tools to ensure highly accurate, automated, and efficient KYC workflows.

What You Bring

• Experience: 1–2 years of hands-on experience in AML, KYC, or Fraud Prevention (prior experience within the iGaming or FinTech sectors is highly preferred).

• Education: A degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field; equivalent practical experience in compliance will also be highly valued.

• Domain Expertise: A strong, functional understanding of CDD, EDD frameworks, risk matrices, and Source of Wealth (SoW) verification protocols.

• Technical Literacy: Familiarity with specialized AML monitoring systems, transaction screening tools, and risk compliance software.

• Language Skills: Full professional fluency in English (both written and verbal) for meticulous case logging and cross-border communication.

• Core Competencies: A sharp investigative mindset, an uncompromising standard for attention to detail, and top-tier reporting skills.

What's in It for You

• Health & Wellness: Medical and dental coverage, paired with a 70% company-subsidized sports card (Multisport and/or CoolFit) and relaxing in-office massages.

• Compensation & Perks: Competitive base salary, a performance-driven bonus scheme, and monthly food vouchers (102 EUR).

• Breakfast & Office Location: Complimentary breakfast to start your day right, hosted in our convenient and easily accessible office.

• Rest & Recharge: Up to 25 days of paid annual vacation alongside 6 undocumented sick leaves, giving you plenty of time to unplug and unwind.

• Life Milestones: Company gifts to celebrate your important personal events (birthdays, weddings, and newborns).

• Growth & Learning: Clear opportunities for professional growth within an expanding international company, backed by a personal education budget.

• Team Spirit: Monthly team events and social gatherings to foster a friendly, collaborative, and connected workplace culture.

• Career Advancement: Structured pathways for professional growth, continuous training, and career progression within a rapidly scaling international company.