Overview
Role Overview
The AML/ Transaction Monitoring Analyst plays a key role in the prevention and detection of financial crime through proactive transaction monitoring and investigative analysis. The role covers both Consumer and Partner business segments, involving end-to-end case handling – from initial alert review to disposition, escalation, and preparation of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)- ensuring full compliance with internal policies and global AML regulations
.This is not a KYC/Onboarding role; Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience in transactional monitoring analysis, alert investigations and case documentation within an AML operations environment, having worked for financial institutions in Europe
.
Key Responsibiliti
- esReview and analyze transactional activity triggered by automated monitoring systems or manual referrals to identify patterns indicative of potential money laundering, fraud, or terrorist financin
- g.Conduct end-to-end AML case investigations — gathering data, performing transactional analysis, corroborating findings through public and internal sources, and recommending disposition (e.g., escalation, closure, or SAR filing
- ).Prepare high-quality case narratives and supporting documentation for internal escalation or submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in accordance with regulatory timelines and internal quality standard
- s.Perform background checks and contextual research on counterparties and entities linked to alerts, using both public and subscription databases (e.g., , LexisNexis
- ).Maintain clear audit trails and ensure all investigative steps, conclusions, and rationales are accurately captured in case management system
- s.Collaborate with Quality Control and Quality Assurance to ensure investigations meet internal policies, procedures and regulatory expectation
- s.Participate in periodic refresh reviews and identify new red flags or typologies through ongoing analysis of customer behavio
- r.Proactively identify process improvements and suggest control enhancements to strengthen AML detection and reporting capabilitie
s.
Qualificati
- onsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Law, or related fie
- ld.Language: Minimum English/German
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Experi
- enceExperience working for financial services client(s), with a minimum of one year of relevant experience in specifically Transaction Monitoring (handling of TM Aler
- ts).Demonstrated exposure to AML, TM, E2E investigation and SAR/STR preparation is requi
red.
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- killsVerbally strong enough to discuss cases in ENGLISH and GERMAN with stakeho
- ldersStrong analytical and investigative mindset with the ability to interpret large transactional data
- sets.Excellent drafting and case-writing skills, with emphasis on concise and factual narrat
- ives.Sound understanding of AML / TM regulations, typologies, and red-flag indica
- tors.High attention to detail, organization, and accountability in documenta
- tion.Risk-based mind-set, understanding that TM is not a ‘check-the-box’ exer
cise.
Certific
- ationsAt least one of the following certifications: ICA certifications in AML, Financial Crime, or Compliance and/or CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Speci
alist)
You must possess a valid work permit or residency for Portugal and/or citizenship of a European Union or Schengen Area c
ountry.You must apply with an Eng
lish CV
What
- We OfferHealth i
- nsuranceLife Insurance and Pension Plan
- ProgramsFree medical services at the office (Physician, Nutritionist, Psych
- ologist)Wellness
- programsFlexben Program (Support for Education, Kindergarden, Training, Technology,
- Health)Employee Share Purch
- ase PlanPersonalized training paths and access to Udemy and Plurisight Pl
- ataformsFlex-ability program (financial and flexible support for people with disab
- ilities)Special banking co
nditions