Client Onboarding Specialist

Leonteq; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonteq, a Swiss fintech, seeks an experienced Compliance professional in Lisbon to manage onboarding, KYC and AML processes for Europe operations. You will ensure adherence to EU regulations, coordinate with Sales, Legal and risk teams, and prepare internal notes and documentation to support audits and regulator requests.

Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, fluency in English, and a proactive, autonomous mindset are essential for success in our fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Compliance, Audit, Consulting or similar function, preferably in B2B onboarding.
• Strong knowledge of European/EU financial markets laws and regulation relevant to onboarding/Client Documentation/KYC/AML.
• Fluent in English; additional languages like French/German/Italian are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handling of counterparty onboardings, client documentation, KYC and AML-related matters for Leonteq Securities (Europe) GmbH.
• Handling of due diligence procedures and clarifications for high risk cases; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements in Europe/EU; assess new regulatory requirements when needed.
• Daily interaction with Sales/Relationship Officers and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Preparation of internal notes/assessments on onboarding/KYC/client documentation/AML issues.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and propose improvements; participate in various projects and tool testing.
• Documentation and lifecycle management of relationships; respond to audit/regulator requests.

Skills

KYC/AML

Onboarding

Compliance

EU financial regulations

Education

Degree in Law/Compliance/Finance

Tools

World-Check One

Job description

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company and a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Combining capital markets expertise with proprietary technology, the company provides access to a wide range of structured investment opportunities.

Entrepreneurial thinking is central to how we work. Expertise is valued, ownership is encouraged, and employees are empowered to actively shape their areas of responsibility. Innovation and continuous improvement are part of daily life, making Leonteq a dynamic and collaborative place to grow your career.

About the role

At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organisational values people together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise are our guiding north star.

What you'll do

• Handling of counterparty onboardings, client documentation, KYC and AML-related matters for Leonteq Securities (Europe) GmbH;
• Handling of corresponding due diligence procedures, incl. KYC/AML-related clarifications and assessments in terms of sensitive and complex cases (e.g. PEP-related and/or other higher risk factors); clarifications with regards to client documentation requirements;
• Adherence to respective internal policies and applicable external regulatory requirements in Europe/EU. Assessment of (new) new regulatory requirements where needed;
• Daily interaction with Sales/Relationship Officers; provision of guidance regarding onboarding, KYC and client documentation topics. Frequent interaction with further stakeholders (within the same and other departments) to ensure alignment and effective communication;
• Preparation of internal notes/assessments on onboarding/KYC/client documentation/AML-related issues;
• Identification of operational inefficiencies, recommendation on improvements and implementation of such, where appropriate;
• Involvement in different projects, e.g. assessments on new business models, input for and testing of new software tools etc.;
• Documentation and life cycle management of relationships;
• Responsibility regarding audit and/or regulator requests, including corresponding fieldwork (preparation of files, discuss queries, findings, remediation action etc.).

What you'll need

• Degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration or a related field;
• At least 3-5 years of experience in the financial industry in Compliance, Audit, Consulting or a similar function, preferably in B2B onboarding;
• Strong knowledge of European/EU financial markets laws and regulation; in particular regarding those which are of relevance in terms of Onboarding/Client Documentation/KYC/AML-related matters;
• Dedicated personality with strong team-player attitude and willingness to take responsibility, hands-on attitude;
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communicative skills;
• Ability to take initiative and to work autonomously and under pressure in a fast-paced environment, manage own goals and set priorities;
• Fluent in English; additional language skills in French and/or German and/or Italian;
• Experience with compliance tools (e.g. World Check One is a plus), good MS Office Skills.

Why you'll love working here

• Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company;
• Possibility to work with domain experts and learn from them directly;
• Work in modern facilities at an exceptional location;