Senior Compliance Officer Lisboa

Senior Compliance Officer
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Our client is an international financial services institution with a strong presence in private banking and asset management. Operating in multiple jurisdictions, the institution offers a dynamic and multicultural work environment where integrity, collaboration, and innovation are highly valued.

The purpose is clear: empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage AML risks related to the referral of client relationships to group entities (second line of defense).
• Act as the main contact person with local AML/CFT authorities.
• Provide compliance and legal support on regulatory topics (Mi
  FID II, CRS, FATCA) and ensure compliance with local legal obligations.
• Perform AML/KYC due diligence for new business relationships and new accounts of existing clients.
• Review AML/KYC documentation with a focus on PEP, SHRC, and complex accounts.
• Analyze client files from a KYC perspective, assess risks, and define mitigating measures.
• Draft and update local procedures and directives in line with both local rules and
  - wide directives.
• Assess tax compliance of referred business relationships.
• Provide AML/CFT guidance and training to branch employees, in collaboration with the Head Office when required.
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the FIU and escalate issues to the Chief Compliance Officer.
• Work closely with
  - office and
  - office teams on client onboarding.
• Respond to regulatory requests (regulator, FIU, etc. ) and provide data securely and efficiently.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local legal and regulatory obligations, including standard reporting and ad hoc requests.
• Address any other legal matters related to the branch’s operations.

Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in Law.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in AML/KYC.
• In-depth knowledge of Portuguese regulatory legislation, with a focus on AML.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Strong autonomy, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle complex issues with flexibility and resilience.
• Discretion, diplomacy, and excellent communication skills.

Core Values

• Accountability: Taking ownership and striving for continuous improvement.
• Hands-on: Delivering
  - quality results proactively.
• Passionate: Committed to excellence and professional growth.
• Solution-driven: Risk-aware,
  - oriented mindset.
• Partnership-oriented: Collaboration and teamwork with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Application

Please attach your cover letter together with your CV when applying.