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Junior Financial Compliance Associate - English

Lisbon Job No. r00325495 Full-time

Lavora Al Cuore Del Cambiamento

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

  • Supports the organization’s financial compliance and financial crime prevention efforts for a large social media platform;
  • Executes day-to-day compliance activities under clear guidance and established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
  • Assists with AML, Transaction Monitoring, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD);
  • Develops skills to apply a risk-based approach and makes well-supported and documented recommendations;
  • Follows directions in accordance with the statement of work and service level agreement with client(s).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducts financial compliance reviews and investigations in line with AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime requirements;
  • Performs risk-based assessments using explicit guidance, operational procedures, and defined frameworks;
  • Reviews, analyzes, and interprets large volumes of transactional and behavioral data to identify potential risks;
  • Executes Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and ongoing monitoring activities where higher risks are identified;
  • Initiates and manages Requests for Information (RFIs) to obtain additional documentation or clarification;
  • Documents investigations clearly and comprehensively, ensuring outcomes are defensible, auditable, and evidence-based;
  • Provides clear recommendations and escalation decisions based on analysis and applicable risk tolerance;
  • Utilizes multiple internal and external systems, tools, and databases to support investigative activities;
  • Escalates issues, uncertainties, or potential high-risk cases in timely manner to his/her lead;
  • Participates in training, coaching, and continuous learning to build knowledge of financial crime risks.

Security Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Must protect confidential information that is entrusted to them or to which they are otherwise exposed;
  • Should not disclose any confidential Company, client, or third-party information to anyone outside the Company, except as authorized;
  • Maintains high standards of confidentiality, data protection, and ethical conduct;
  • Must immediately open and act upon security communications from Protecting Accenture.

Le tue caratteristiche

Requirements:

  • Education: Highschool Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, Criminology, Data Analysis, or a related field as a plus.
  • Experience: Up to 2 years of aggregate experience in compliance-related roles or financial investigations. Experience gained during internships is fully considered towards this total;
  • Language: Fully proficient in English (Read, Write, and Speak) at a minimum B2 level;
  • Knowledge: Basic understanding of AML, financial crime, KYC/CDD, or regulatory compliance concepts;
  • Technical Skills: Comfort working with technology, multiple systems, and basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel;
  • Legal: Must own a valid work permit or EU/Schengen Space Nationality to legally work in Portugal.

Working Conditions:

  • Fast-paced working environment suitable for adaptable and detail-oriented candidates;
  • Overtime may be required to meet deadlines or project needs;
  • May be required to work on Client-observed holidays and local holidays.

What We Offer 

  • Health insurance
  • Life Insurance and Pension Plan Programs
  • Free medical services at the office (Physician, Nutritionist, Psychologist)
  • Wellness programs
  • Flexben Program (Support for Education, Kindergarden, Training, Technology, Health)
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Personalized training paths and access to Udemy and Plurisight Plataforms
  • Flex-ability program (financial and flexible support for people with disabilities)
  • Special banking conditions

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