Impactful Transaction Monitoring & SWIFT Screening Analyst

Nordea; Paço de Arcos; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordea Portugal is seeking an Operation Analyst to monitor transactions and screen for sanctions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations. You will review daily alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and support onboarding with effective controls.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and professional English, in a collaborative team within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Data Analysis.
• English spoken and written (professional level) — mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Review alerts from the transaction monitoring system daily.
• Investigate unusual or suspicious transactions and patterns.
• Escalate high-risk cases to the Senior Analyst or Manager.
• Document findings clearly in the case management system.
• Maintain audit trails and support regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

AML

Transaction Monitoring

Sanctions Screening

English professional

Excel proficiency

Data Analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

Bachelor's in Economics

Data Analysis degree

Tools

SWIFT System

Job description

Nordea Portugal is seeking an Operation Analyst to monitor transactions and screen for sanctions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations. You will review daily alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and support onboarding with effective controls.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and professional English, in a collaborative team within a regulated environment.