Senior - Financial Services Risk Management (AML / Financial Crime)

EY; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching and feedback

Career development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

EY in Lisbon is seeking a Senior Consultant to join the Financial Services Risk Management team, focusing on AML and financial crime. You will work on complex engagements, supporting design, assessment and enhancement of AML frameworks, and collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality work.

You will analyze data, perform risk assessments, and contribute to business development while coaching junior colleagues and staying abreast of regulatory changes affecting AML and

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in financial services, consulting, risk management, or compliance with AML exposure.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, supervisory expectations and industry best practices.
• University degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Law; CAMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support AML and financial crime engagements for financial services clients (banking, payments, investment firms, insurance).
• Perform AML/CFT risk assessments, regulatory reviews, gap analyses and compliance monitoring activities.
• Assist investigations related to suspected money laundering, fraud, sanctions breaches and other financial crime matters.
• Analyze financial data, transactions and control frameworks to identify risks and weaknesses.
• Help design and enhance AML, sanctions and financial crime frameworks, policies and operating models.
• Contribute to engagement planning, execution and timely client delivery.
• Prepare clear reports, presentations and client deliverables.
• Build relationships with clients and serve as day-to-day contact on engagements.
• Stay up-to-date with regulatory developments in AML and financial crime.
• Coach junior team members and contribute to their development.

Skills

AML / Financial Crime

Regulatory Knowledge

Client Engagement

Education

University degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Law

CAMS certification

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Senior - Financial Services Risk Management (AML / Financial Crime)

Location: Lisbon

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 12, 2026

Requisition ID: 1751782

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Consultant to join EY’s Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) team, with a strong focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime. In this role, you will work on complex engagements for financial services clients, supporting the design, assessment and enhancement of AML and financial crime frameworks. You will collaborate closely with clients and internal teams, contribute technical expertise to advisory and assurance engagements, and play an active role in the development of junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of AML and financial crime engagements for financial services clients (banking, payments, investment firms, insurance);
• Perform AML/CFT risk assessments, regulatory reviews, gap analyses and compliance monitoring activities;
• Assist in investigations related to suspected money laundering, fraud, sanctions breaches and other financial crime matters;
• Analyze financial data, transactions and control frameworks to identify risks, weaknesses and unusual patterns;
• Support the design, assessment and enhancement of AML, sanctions and financial crime compliance frameworks, policies and operating models;
• Contribute to engagement planning and execution, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of client work;
• Prepare clear and insightful reports, presentations and client deliverables;
• Build strong working relationships with clients and serve as a day-to-day point of contact on assigned engagements;
• Keep up to date with regulatory developments and emerging trends in AML, sanctions and financial crime;
• Coach and support junior team members, sharing technical knowledge and contributing to their development;
• Contribute to business development initiatives, including proposals, market research and thought leadership activities.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills;
• Solid understanding of AML regulations, financial crime risk management, and regulatory expectations;
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical, risk-based solutions;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with clients and stakeholders;
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams;
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, client-facing environment.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in financial services, consulting, risk management, compliance, or professional services, with exposure to AML and financial crime;
• Experience supporting or leading workstreams within client engagements;
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, supervisory expectations and industry best practices;
• University degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Law or a related field; a postgraduate qualification or professional certification (e.g. CAMS) is a plus;
• Fluency in Portuguese and English (written and spoken).

What we look for

We are looking for a highly motivated Manager with strong SAP SuccessFactors expertise and a broad understanding of the HR technology landscape. The ideal candidate combines leadership, delivery excellence and commercial acumen, with the ability to lead large-scale HR transformation programmes and build trusted relationships with clients. This individual will be comfortable managing project teams, engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to the continued growth of EY’s SAP and People Consulting capabilities.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around;
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career;
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

EY | Shape the future with confidence

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At EY, we're committed to providing recruitment and career opportunities to all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, social background or disability. We believe that equality and diversity are central to our recruitment process, as they enhance creativity and efficiency, leading to improved performance and productivity. In line with this commitment, EY Portugal recently became a member of the Inclusive Community Forum. This initiative, led by Nova SBE, focuses on the recruitment of individuals with disabilities, advocating for a more inclusive community. Moreover, EY Portugal has also endorsed the Diversity Charter of APPDI (the Portuguese Association for Diversity and Inclusion), pledging to establish and develop internal policies and practices which support diversity. Through these initiatives, EY seeks to actively contribute to the inclusion process, and promote a more inclusive community for people with disabilities, by actively participating in creating solutions.