Financial Crime Compliance Associate

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 today's business environment, growth isn't just about building value - it's fundamental to long-term business survival. So how do organizations sustain themselves? The key is a new operating model - one that is anchored around the customer and propelled by intelligence to deliver exceptional experiences across the enterprise at speed and at scale. At Accenture Industry and Enterprise, you will deliver breakthrough business outcomes for clients - by harnessing talent, data and intelligence to revolutionize their operating models.

WhatYou'llDo

Every day, thousands of financial transactions are monitored for potential fraud, money laundering, sanctions breaches, and other suspicious activity. Your role is to identify unusual patterns, assess potential risks, and make informed decisions that help protect both clients and the integrity of the financial system. You will review real-time alerts, analyze transactional behavior, investigate red flags, and contribute to critical financial crime prevention processes within a dynamic international environment.
You will be supported by experienced teams, continuous training, and a clear career path in Transaction Monitoring, AML, and Financial Crime Compliance.

• 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 interprets large volumes of transactional and behavioral data to identify potential risks
• Validate or elevate blocked payments based on compliance guidelines
• Initiate and manage Requests for Information (RFIs) to obtain additional documentation or clarification
• Document investigations clearly and comprehensively, ensuring outcomes are defensible, auditable, and evidence based
• Provide clear recommendations and elevate decisions based on analysis and applicable risk tolerance
• Utilize multiple internal and external systems, tools, and databases to support investigative activities
• Escalate issues, uncertainties, or potential high-risk cases in timely manner to his/her lead
• Participate in training, coaching, and continuous learning to build knowledge of financial crime risks

WhatYou Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, Criminology, Data Analysis, or a related field is considered a plus
• Up to 1 year of combined experience in compliance-related roles, financial crime operations, or financial investigations. Internship experience will be fully considered towards this experience
• Basic understanding of AML, Financial Crime, Transaction Monitoring, KYC/CDD, sanctions screening, or regulatory compliance concepts
• Comfortable working with multiple systems and technology-driven environments, with basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel
• Professional proficiency in English (minimum B2 level, written and spoken)
• French or Dutch language skills are considered an advantage
• Strong analytical and investigative mindset, with the ability to identify suspicious patterns and interpret transactional data
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and accountability when handling sensitive information and documentation
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly and accurately, ensuring investigations are evidence-based, auditable, and defensible
• High standards of confidentiality, integrity, ethical conduct, and data protection awareness
• Customer-focused mindset with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Flexibility and adaptability in fast-paced and dynamic work environments
• Resilient under pressure, with the ability to manage workload effectively and meet operational deadlines

Legal: Must own a valid work permit or EU/Schengen Space Nationality to legally work in Portugal.

What We Offer

• Health insurance
• Life Insurance and Pension Plan Programs
• Free medical services at the office (Physician, Nutritionist, Psychologist)
• Wellness programs
• Flexben Program (Support for Education, Kindergarden, Training, Technology, Health)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Personalized training paths and access to Udemy and Plurisight Plataforms
• Flex-ability program (financial and flexible support for people with disabilities)
• Special banking conditions