The Head of Compliance leads the Compliance Department, overseeing AML, Internal Controls, and Compliance functions.The candidate will ensure high standards, strategically manage the team, and efficiently distribute tasks. He/She must advise the Management Board on compliance measures and implement regulatory requirements. As AML Officer, will manage AML/CFT projects, updated on regulatory developments, and participate in IT system implementations

Description

• Develop and Maintain Compliance Framework - Establishes policies, procedures, and structures for Compliance, AML/CFT, and Internal Controls;
• Regulatory Monitoring & Advisory - Tracks legal and regulatory developments, advising stakeholders on proper implementation;
• Reporting & Governance - Reports findings to the Management Board, supports reporting to the Supervisory Board, and liaises with BB SA and regulatory authorities;
• AML/CFT Oversight - Manages AML/CFT frameworks, policies, IT systems, and risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance;
• Suspicious Activity Management - Analysis AML/CFT cases, determines due diligence standards, and reports suspicious activities to FIU;
• Stakeholder Coordination - Acts as the central contact for compliance-related matters with BB SA, authorities, and internal teams;
• Training & Awareness - Ensures staff receive appropriate training on AML/CFT regulations, monitoring, and due diligence systems;
• Internal Controls Supervision - Oversees compliance with internal controls, supports staff in regulation application, and ensures first-level controls;
• Legal Advisory Support - Coordinates internal legal opinions, supports contract and agreement reviews, and manages the legal advisor's tasks;
• FATCA Compliance - Ensures adherence to FATCA regulations and reporting requirement;
• IT Compliance - all internal procedures in terms of IT compliance must be guaranteed, always aligned with internal and external regulatory requirements;
• Tax Compliance - monitoring and support all procedures related to TAX issues and requirements;
• Directly and indirectly manage internal and external teams, as well different stakeholders.

Profile

• University degree in law, business administration or equivalent

• Extensive experience in Compliance within the financial services industry;

• Strong knowledge of PT and EU banking laws and regulations;

• Excellent leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills;

• Knowledge on banking procedures an processes;

• Knowledge on banking products (active and passive);

• Knowledge of core banking processes;

• University degree in law, business administration or equivalent

Job Offer

personal and professional development