KYC Associate – Global Payments Compliance

Accenture PLC; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance and pension

Free medical services

Wellness programs

Flexben program

Employee share plan

Udemy access

Pluralsight access

Disability support

Special banking conditions

Job summary

Client X in Portugal is seeking a KYC Associate to execute Know Your Customer activities, regulatory reports, and remediation of the branch within the Global Payment team. You will review KYC and EDD, maintain AML knowledge, and support Front Office with compliance guidance while onboarding customers.

Requirements include 1-2 years of experience, a Highschool Diploma, English B2, valid work permit for Portugal/EU, strong communication, and basic knowledge of AML/CFT regulations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional experience.
• Highschool Diploma (12th Grade) or higher.
• English B2 (minimum).
• Own a valid work permit to work in Portugal and/or European Union/Schengen Space citizenship.
• Knowledge of KYC onboarding: name screening, PEP management, customer risk ratings.
• AML/CFT legislation knowledge.
• Experience conducting KYC reviews and onboarding.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Execute KYC activities, ad-hoc regulatory reports, and remediation of the branch.
• Identify risks in client lifecycle; propose strategies to mitigate AML risks and reduce lead times.
• Maintain SME knowledge of AML laws and guide Front Office on KYC requirements.
• Completion of KYC and EDD.
• Initial review of Periodic KYC Reviews.

Skills

KYC onboarding

AML/CFT knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Education

Highschool Diploma

Job description

Client X in Portugal is seeking a KYC Associate to execute Know Your Customer activities, regulatory reports, and remediation of the branch within the Global Payment team. You will review KYC and EDD, maintain AML knowledge, and support Front Office with compliance guidance while onboarding customers.

Requirements include 1-2 years of experience, a Highschool Diploma, English B2, valid work permit for Portugal/EU, strong communication, and basic knowledge of AML/CFT regulations.