Thematic Expert – AML/CFT, Payment Services

Ukraine2EU

. Provide analytical and technical support on AML/CFT matters, including the implementation of the risk-based approach to politically exposed persons (PEPs), relevant EU acquis and FATF standards.

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeKyiv • UkraineMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AML/CFT matters, EU accession processes, and legislative approximation, with strong analytical and drafting capabilities to produce high-quality policy documents and reports. Proficient in stakeholder engagement and coordination within public institutions and international organizations.

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AML/CFT ExpertiseEU Accession ProcessLegislative ApproximationAnalytical Document PreparationStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Financial RegulationPayment SystemsPolicy DevelopmentTechnical AnalysisAnalytical Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCoordination SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Pulse of Accession SystemTables of Concordance Workflow

Industry Keywords

Politically Exposed PersonsSEPA RequirementsEU AcquisNational Programme for the Adoption of the AcquisInternational Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide analytical and technical support on AML/CFT matters, including the implementation of the risk-based approach to politically exposed persons (PEPs), relevant EU acquis and FATF standards.
Support the analysis of EU payment services legislation and SEPA-related requirements, including preparation of technical assessments, recommendations and responses to European Commission feedback.
Support GOCEEI in coordinating, planning and following up on EU accession-related activities in assigned policy areas.
Contribute to coordination of the National Programme for the Adoption of the Acquis (NPAA), including analytical inputs, monitoring NPAA measures, pre-verification in the Pulse of Accession system, Tables of Concordance workflow, and planning, monitoring and reporting.
Prepare benchmark assessment reports, European Commission Enlargement Package inputs, NPAA implementation reports, Roadmaps, negotiating positions, briefing materials, non-papers and other analytical documents.
Support coordination and servicing of relevant Negotiating Working Groups and Expert Groups, including meeting preparation and follow-up, stakeholder coordination and monitoring agreed actions.
Support legislative approximation, including preparation and monitoring of priority draft legislation, and provide analytical support for Ukraine’s EU accession process.
Prepare policy papers, analytical reports, recommendations and other expert inputs supporting legislative approximation, accession benchmarks and reforms.

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in a relevant field, such as Law, Economics, Public Administration, European Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Finance, Business Administration or another discipline relevant to the assignment.
Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in financial regulation, financial services, anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT), payment systems, financial sector policy, or other related fields relevant to the assignment.
Knowledge of or experience with politically exposed persons (PEPs), SEPA-related requirements or other relevant aspects of financial regulation would be considered an asset.
Experience in preparing analytical documents, policy papers, reports, legal or technical analyses, or other documents supporting policy development and decision-making.
Experience working with public institutions, international organisations and/or technical assistance projects.
Experience related to the EU accession process, implementation of the EU acquis, legislative approximation or the National Programme for the Adoption of the Acquis (NPAA) would be considered an advantage.
Strong analytical, drafting, organisational and coordination skills.
Good understanding of the EU accession process and legislative approximation.
Ability to prepare high-quality analytical documents and communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments and deliver high-quality results within agreed deadlines.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency in Ukrainian and English (written and spoken).