Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Lisboa

Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Summary

The AML Specialist will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing transactions to detect and prevent money laundering and other financial crimes. This role requires a strong understanding of AML regulations, the ability to analyze large sets of data, and the capability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders and with the authorities, including outbound phone calls, to gather information and provide guidance on AML related issues.

Main Responsibilities

• Transaction Monitoring: Liaise with the consultants to monitoring systems to review transactions, identifying and investigating unusual or suspicious activity that may indicate money laundering or other financial crimes in accordance to the the group policies and the authorities regulations

• Customer Communication: Communicate with sales, external consultants, legal department and authorities through various channels, including outbound phone calls, emails to verify transactions, gather additional information, and understand the context of suspicious activity.

• Risk Assessment: Handover of the risk assessments from external consultants on new and existing customers, evaluating factors such as transaction history, account behavior, and geographic location to identify potential money laundering risks.

• Suspicious Activity Reports: Prepare and submit to the relevant authorities and internal stakeholders in a timely manner, ensuring all required details are accurately documented.

• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records of all investigations, communications, and decisions made, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements.

• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including finance, legal and sales

• Stay Informed: Keep up to date with the latest AML regulations, industry trends, and best practices to ensure the compliance programs are effective and current.

• Other responsibilities:

• Training and Awareness: Assist in developing and delivering AML training programs to staff, fostering a culture of compliance and awareness within the organization.

• Policy Development: Contribute to the development and refinement of AML policies and procedures, ensuring they align with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

• Ad hoc legal requests, signatures certification/notary, liaise with external lawyers, legal and finance department to keep tracking over the processes and requests

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Degree in law, solicitor, notary or a related field is mandatory.

• Familiarity with AML regulations, including knowledge of relevant laws and reporting requirements.

• Languages:
- high level of English. Basic knowledge of Spanish or Italian are recommended.

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and
- keeping.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a
- paced environment.

• Strong ethical standards and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

• Proficiency in using AML monitoring tools and software