Ebury is a hyper-growth FinTech firm, named in as one of the top 15 European Fintechs to work for by AltFi.
We offer a range of products including FX risk management, trade finance, currency accounts, international payments and API integration.
Compliance Officer & MLRO – Portugal Ebury Lisbon - Hybrid: 4 days a week office based working, 1 day working from homeThe Portuguese Compliance Officer & MLRO, reports directly to the EEA MLRO.The main purpose of this role is to assist in maintaining the integrity and compliance of the country branch, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, reporting obligations and maintaining an open, transparent and effective relationship with our regulators within the country.In addition, this role will assist with the implementation of policies and procedures and keeping them up to date when needed, as well as supporting our training and development program.
We are looking for a self-driven Compliance Officer with at least 4-5 years of relevant experience within the financial industry in the countrySolid knowledge in regulatory (PSD2, MIFID2, etc) and AML compliance and the ability to take ownership of parts of a Compliance framework in a fast-paced Fintech environment.The person must demonstrate proven organisational and time management skills, have excellent communications skills (both written and verbal), with the ability to gain credibility fast and influence key stakeholders.
The working environment is fast paced, agile and highly results orientated so the individual must be comfortable working within this type of highly rewarding, dynamic environment.In addition, the individual must be comfortable with working autonomously, have relevant Compliance/Legal qualifications and a good level of commercial awareness.
It will be pivotal to have good interpersonal skills to interact with the local regulatory bodies.Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential.Any professional certifications or a law/economics degree will be considered a plus.
Key Responsibilities are, but not limited to: Hold the role of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer for the country branchDrafting and updating local policies and procedures, while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirementsAssist with reporting obligations and ensure compliance with statutory deadlines (including but not limited to AML Reports, Payments Reports, etc.
)Handle connection to authorities regulatory portalsLiaise with regulatory bodies, ensuring effective and smooth communicationDevelop and maintain relevant parts of the compliance framework (AML/CFT and Regulatory Policies)Liaise closely with the Group Compliance (London) to ensure that compliance policies and procedures are consistent with company policyHelp improving the operational compliance processes based on the local policies (liaise with the MLROs and local ops teams)Provide ongoing training about the products and ensure the sales team is continuously monitored for the regulated activitiesKeep abreast of ordinances/circulars/recommendations from the Regulator and continuously ensure that the Entity's policies and procedures adhere to theseAudit the first line of defence procedures and processesAssist with external AML auditsProvide advice on High Risk clients/escalations and SARsAssist with ad-hoc queries from the business teamsAttend regulatory forums and industry meetings to keep up to date with industry standardsDesirable to have experience dealing with the country regulators/national bank #LI-CD1
