AML & Financial Crime Analyst

Accenture Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance and Pension Plan

Free medical services at the office (F

Wellness programs

Flexben Program (Support for Education

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Personalized training paths and access

Flex-ability program (disabilities)

Special banking conditions

Job summary

Accenture Industry and Enterprise in Portugal seeks an entry-level Financial Crime Analyst to monitor transactions and support AML, KYC/CDD and sanctions screening. You will review alerts, perform risk assessments, investigate red flags, and prepare clear, auditable case files for senior reviewers in an international environment.

You will join a team with ongoing training, a defined career path in Transaction Monitoring and Financial Crime Compliance, and a strong focus on data integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, Criminology, Data Analysis or related field.
• Up to 1 year of combined experience in compliance-related roles or financial investigations.
• Basic understanding of AML, financial crime, or regulatory compliance concepts.
• Proficient with Excel and comfortable with multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial compliance reviews and investigations in line with AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime requirements.
• Perform risk-based assessments using explicit guidance, operational procedures, and defined frameworks.
• Review, analyze, and interpret large volumes of transactional and behavioral data to identify potential risks.
• Validate or elevate blocked payments based on compliance guidelines.
• Initiate and manage RFIs to obtain additional documentation or clarification.
• Document investigations clearly and comprehensively, ensuring outcomes are defensible and auditable.
• Provide clear recommendations and elevate decisions based on analysis and risk tolerance.
• Utilize multiple internal and external systems, tools, and databases to support investigative activities.
• Escalate issues or high-risk cases to the lead promptly.
• Participate in training, coaching, and continuous learning in financial crime risks.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

English B2

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance, Business, Economics, Law, Criminology, Data Analysis)

Tools

CRM systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Accenture Industry and Enterprise in Portugal seeks an entry-level Financial Crime Analyst to monitor transactions and support AML, KYC/CDD and sanctions screening. You will review alerts, perform risk assessments, investigate red flags, and prepare clear, auditable case files for senior reviewers in an international environment.

You will join a team with ongoing training, a defined career path in Transaction Monitoring and Financial Crime Compliance, and a strong focus on data integrity and