AML & Financial Crime Manager

The role

The AML & Financial Crime Manager will lead the local AML/CTF function for the Portuguese Branch of Trading 212. This person will provide independent second-line oversight of AML/CTF controls and own the Branch's compliance framework.

What you will do

• Provide independent second-line oversight of AML controls, alerts, and investigations
• Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of KYC, CDD, and EDD files
• Assess the quality and consistency of transaction monitoring investigations
• Review suspicious activity escalations and support drafting of STRs
• Act as the Branch's designated Contact Person for the UIF and DCIAP
• Own and maintain the Branch's standalone AML/CTF policies and procedures manual and risk assessment
• Submit the mandatory annual AML/CTF compliance report to the CMVM
• Serve as primary liaison for CMVM, UIF, and DCIAP on supervisory matters
• Develop and deliver AML/CTF training to Branch staff
• Drive continuous improvement of AML policies, procedures, and control frameworks

Required qualifications

• Educational background in Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field
• At least 5 years' experience in AML, financial crime compliance, or a related function within an investment firm, capital markets environment, fintech, or a regulatory/supervisory authority in Portuga
• Strong knowledge of Lei n.º 83/2017, Regulamento da CMVM n.º 2/2020, EU AML Directives, and financial crime typologies
• Native or fluent Portuguese
• Professional English
• Excellent written communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Nice to have

• Experience in an investment firm or capital markets environment (MiFID II / Código dos Valores Mobiliários)

Benefits

• Challenges that will help you grow and realize your potential fast
• Opportunity to make a significant impact
• Work with smart, spirited, helpful, high-performing colleagues
• An environment where nothing is set in stone
• Appreciation for your talent and ideas
• Generous remuneration package

Before you apply

• Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted

About the company

Trading 212 serves over 7 million clients, with more than €38 billion in assets under management. They reinvent how trading and investing work by creating products people love.