Legal & Compliance Operations Specialist | Banking | Available immediately
About the Role
Banking sector project for supporting the management of official requests, notifications and information requests received from judicial, police, regulatory and supervisory authorities.
The role involves ensuring the timely and accurate handling of requests, compliance with legal deadlines and requirements, and effective coordination with the Bank's internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, register and monitor official requests and information requests from national and international authorities.
- Perform an initial analysis of requests, identifying the applicable legal framework and information requirements.
- Coordinate the collection of information from different areas of the Bank, ensuring completeness, consistency and timely delivery.
- Prepare and validate formal responses to authorities, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and internal requirements.
- Monitor deadlines and follow up on processes through to completion.
- Maintain accurate and auditable records of all interactions and related documentation.
Technical Skills
- Solid knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the financial sector.
- Knowledge of AML/CFT, data protection, banking secrecy and cooperation with authorities.
- Experience with banking systems and information research tools.
- Strong document analysis and legal interpretation skills.
Soft Skills
- Strong sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple critical deadlines.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with different teams and stakeholders.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Criminology or a related field.
- Professional experience in Compliance, AML/CFT, Legal functions or management of requests from authorities.
- Knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to the financial sector.
- Knowledge of Portuguese Law No. 83/2017 will be considered a plus.
- Previous experience in the banking/financial sector will be highly valued.
If you are interested in joining a challenging project within the banking sector, we'd be happy to hear from you.