Onboarding & KYC Compliance Analyst

Leonteq AG; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonteq AG is seeking a Compliance/Onboarding Specialist in Lisbon to manage counterparty onboardings, KYC/AML matters, and regulatory compliance for European clients. You will work with Sales and other departments to ensure accurate documentation and adherence to EU requirements.

The role requires a degree in Law, Compliance, Finance or related field and 3–5 years in the financial sector, with strong analytical and communication skills. English is essential; additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in financial compliance, audit or advisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of EU/European financial markets laws and onboarding/KYC/AML requirements.
• Proactive, responsible, team-player with ability to work under pressure.
• Fluent in English; French/German/Italian a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage counterparty onboardings, client documentation and KYC/AML for Leonteq Securities (Europe) GmbH.
• Perform due diligence and clarifications on complex cases, including PEPs.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and European regulations; assess new regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Sales and Relationship Officers; provide onboarding guidance across departments.
• Prepare internal notes and assessments on onboarding, KYC, client docs and AML issues.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements; participate in projects and tool testing.
• Maintain documentation and lifecycle management of relationships; respond to audits and regulator requests.

Skills

KYC/AML

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team spirit

Education

Degree in Law, Compliance, Finance or Business Admin

Tools

World-Check One

MS Office

Job description

Leonteq AG is seeking a Compliance/Onboarding Specialist in Lisbon to manage counterparty onboardings, KYC/AML matters, and regulatory compliance for European clients. You will work with Sales and other departments to ensure accurate documentation and adherence to EU requirements.

The role requires a degree in Law, Compliance, Finance or related field and 3–5 years in the financial sector, with strong analytical and communication skills. English is essential; additional languages are a plus.