AML Officer (Porto)

The AML Officer is an entry-level compliance role focused on monitoring financial transactions to detect potential financial crimes such as money laundering, fraud, or terrorism financing. The role involves reviewing alerts generated by monitoring systems, performing initial investigations, and deciding whether to close cases or escalate them to more senior teams. It requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and collaboration with compliance and operational teams across different regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess transaction monitoring alerts using AML systems 
• Investigate suspicious transactions and perform due diligence checks
• Identify false positives and escalate potential risks
• Maintain clear and accurate audit trails and documentation for each case
• Collaborate with operational and compliance teams to understand transaction flows and jurisdictional requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Social Sciences
• 0–2 years of experience in banking operations or compliance
• Basic understanding of AML and financial compliance concepts
• Familiarity with AML tools (e.g., Actimize, Fircosoft) is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Fluent English (mandatory)