Operation Analyst - Transaction Monitoring & SWIFT Screening (NAM Portugal)
Finance, Banking & Legal · Legal Services · Compliance & Regulatory · Financial Analysis
In short
The Operation Analyst at Nordea, located in Paço de Arcos, Portugal, is responsible for detecting, investigating, and reporting suspicious financial activities and screening SWIFT payments against sanctions lists. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in AML, Transaction Monitoring, or Sanctions Screening, with a strong command of English.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze transaction monitoring alerts daily.
- Investigate unusual or suspicious transaction patterns, including structuring, layering, and high-risk jurisdictions.
- Escalate high-risk cases for further review and potential SAR/STR filing.
- Document investigation findings accurately in the case management system.
- Monitor transactions across multiple channels.
- Investigate and disposition SWIFT screening alerts.
- Determine if flagged transactions are true matches or false positives.
- Place holds on payments with confirmed sanctions matches and escalate.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for real-time and retrospective screening.
- Communicate with correspondent banks and internal stakeholders for sanctions reviews.
- Maintain accurate records of all screening decisions.
- Ensure reporting tasks are completed within agreed deadlines.
- Manage stakeholder communication and reporting across functions and locations.
- Assist in internal and external audits and regulatory examinations.
Requirements
- English spoken and written (professional level) — mandatory.
- Relevant experience in AML, Transaction Monitoring, and/or Sanctions Screening (1 to 3 years in a similar position).
- Professional communication and organizational skills.
- Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft tools suite.
- Comfort working in technology-driven environments and across multiple systems.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to document findings clearly, accurately, and in an auditable/defensible manner.
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct, with strong awareness of data protection requirements.
- Good understanding of company structures, investment vehicles (e.g., UCITS/AIFs), and the asset management environment.
- Team-oriented, flexible, and able to work autonomously while remaining aligned with team objectives.
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analysis, or equivalent — considered a plus.
- Strong knowledge of Transfer Agency activities.
- Strong analytical and investigative skills.
- Sound judgment in risk assessment and decision-making.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity.
- Good understanding of banking products, payment systems, and SWIFT messaging standards.
Benefits
- The position might be filled before the application deadline.
Skills
SWIFTMicrosoft OfficeExcelWordOutlook
#Transaction Monitoring#SWIFT Screening#AML#Sanctions Screening#Administration#Back Office#Support
About Nordea
We are a universal bank with a 200-year history of supporting and growing the Nordic economies – enabling dreams and aspirations for a greater good. Every day, we work to support our customers’ financial development, delivering best-in-class omnichannel customer experiences and driving sustainable change. We are a full-service universal bank and the third largest corporation in the Nordic region and one of the top 10 financial services companies in Europe based on market capitalisation. We are present in 17 countries, including our four Nordic home markets which together constitute the 10th…
Company
NordeaJob Posted
1 week ago
Expires
in 1 month
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Paço de Arcos, Portugal
Qualification
Bachelor
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