Impactful Transaction Monitoring & SWIFT Screening Analyst

Nordea; Viseu; Presencial; EUR 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nordea in Portugal is seeking a Transaction Monitoring & SWIFT Screening Analyst to detect, investigate, and report suspicious activity and ensure all SWIFT messages comply with sanctions and internal risk policies. You will support onboarding new clients, maintain thorough audit trails, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant screening across payment channels.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 1–3 years in AML/transaction monitoring, and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analysis, or equivalent — considered a plus
• English spoken and written (professional level) — mandatory
• 1 to 3 years in AML, Transaction Monitoring, and/or Sanctions Screening
• Strong knowledge of Transfer Agency activities
• Professional communication and organizational skills
• Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft tools suite
• Comfort working in technology-driven environments and across multiple systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings clearly, accurately, and in an auditable/defensible manner
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct, with strong awareness of data protection requirements
• Good understanding of company structures, investment vehicles (e.g., UCITS/AIFs), and the asset management environment
• Team-oriented, flexible, and able to work autonomously while remaining aligned with team objectives
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving

Responsabilidades

• Review alerts generated by the automated transaction monitoring system daily
• Investigate unusual or suspicious transaction patterns and high-risk jurisdictions
• Escalate high-risk cases to the Senior Analyst or Manager for SAR/STR filing
• Document investigation findings clearly within the case management system
• Apply risk-based approaches to prioritize and resolve alerts within SLA timelines
• Monitor transactions across multiple channels
• Provide feedback on false positives and system tuning to improve alert quality
• Investigate and disposition SWIFT screening alerts and determine true matches
• Place holds on payments when sanctions matches are confirmed and escalate as needed
• Maintain accurate records of screening decisions and compliance with procedures
• Support reporting tasks and stakeholder communication across functions and locations
• Assist in internal and external audits and regulatory examinations

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Banking & payments

SWIFT knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analysis, or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Descripción del empleo

Nordea in Portugal is seeking a Transaction Monitoring & SWIFT Screening Analyst to detect, investigate, and report suspicious activity and ensure all SWIFT messages comply with sanctions and internal risk policies. You will support onboarding new clients, maintain thorough audit trails, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, compliant screening across payment channels.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 1–3 years in AML/transaction monitoring, and