Transaction Monitoring and Financial Crime – TL and Ops

English Speaking Transaction Monitoring and financial crimes Team leader

To apply for this role you must be in Lisbon, speak B2-C2 English and have all the right documents to start, with either an EU passport or residency permit card in hand

You must also be able to demonstrate either extensive AML and financial crime expeirnece and or team leader experience in a similar role

There is no relocation provided.

Company Overview:
We are a leading organisation in the IT and finance sector, committed to ensuring a fostering , secure financial environment. We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced KYC/AML transaction monitoring from alarm reviews Analyst to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about combating financial crime and working in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review flagged transactions and alerts, conducting thorough analysis to identify potential risks or suspicious activities.
• Perform first-level scrutiny on customer data to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) regulations.
• Investigate and escalate suspicious activity in line with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Document findings and prepare SAR's for senior analysts or compliance officers.
• Review and understand CFT's and PEP's
• Stay up-to-date with industry regulations and best practices related to AML and KYC.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience in KYC, AML, or alert/alarm review within financial services or related sectors.
• Experience managing teams
• Experience in transaction monitoring in a financial institution
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools used for transaction monitoring and alert management is a plus.

Salary & Benefits:

• Basic Salary: €2000/month.
• Meal Allowance: €7.63/day (tax-free) with the option to receive it via a meal card.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage from the start
• Benefit fund: €575/year, allowing you to choose from a range of employee benefits. Unused funds can be cashed out at the end of the year.
• Full time contract
• Onsite in Lisbon office Monday-Friday 8.30-5.30