Junior Financial Compliance Associate - English

Job Description:

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB
* Supports the organization's financial compliance and financial crime prevention efforts for a large social media platform;
* Executes day-to-day compliance activities under clear guidance and established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
* Assists with AML, Transaction Monitoring, Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD);
* Develops skills to apply a risk-based approach and makes well-supported and documented recommendations;
* Follows directions in accordance with the statement of work and service level agreement with client(s).
Key Responsibilities:
* Conducts financial compliance reviews and investigations in line with AML, CTF, sanctions, and financial crime requirements;
* Performs risk-based assessments using explicit guidance, operational procedures, and defined frameworks;
* Reviews, analyzes, and interprets large volumes of transactional and behavioral data to identify potential risks;
* Executes Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and ongoing monitoring activities where higher risks are identified;
* Initiates and manages Requests for Information (RFIs) to obtain additional documentation or clarification;
* Documents investigations clearly and comprehensively, ensuring outcomes are defensible, auditable, and evidence-based;
* Provides clear recommendations and escalation decisions based on analysis and applicable risk tolerance;
* Utilizes multiple internal and external systems, tools, and databases to support investigative activities;
* Escalates issues, uncertainties, or potential high-risk cases in timely manner to his/her lead;
* Participates in training, coaching, and continuous learning to build knowledge of financial crime risks.

Security Roles and Responsibilities:
* Must protect confidential information that is entrusted to them or to which they are otherwise exposed;
* Should not disclose any confidential Company, client, or third-party information to anyone outside the Company, except as authorized;
* Maintains high standards of confidentiality, data protection, and ethical conduct;
* Must immediately open and act upon security communications from Protecting Accenture.

Requirements:
* Education: Highschool Diploma required, Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, Criminology, Data Analysis, or a related field as a plus.
* Experience: Up to 2 years of aggregate experience in compliance-related roles or financial investigations. Experience gained during internships is fully considered towards this total;
* Language: Fully proficient in English (Read, Write, and Speak) at a minimum B2 level;
* Knowledge: Basic understanding of AML, financial crime, KYC/CDD, or regulatory compliance concepts;
* Technical Skills: Comfort working with technology, multiple systems, and basic to intermediate proficiency in Excel;
* Legal: Must own a valid work permit or EU/Schengen Space Nationality to legally work in Portugal.

Working Conditions:
* Fast-paced working environment suitable for adaptable and detail-oriented candidates;
* Overtime may be required to meet deadlines or project needs;
* May be required to work on Client-observed holidays and local holidays.

About AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world's leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.
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