Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. 

As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas — Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management — as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group. 
With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.  

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The Portugal Financial Crime team acts as a key center of expertise supporting Natixis Wealth Management in Paris. We work closely with the head office compliance department to prevent financial crime, and ensure total compliance with French and international regulatory standards (AML/CFT, Sanctions, and PEPs). This is an international and highly collaborative environment where analytical rigor meets continuous learning. 

Main Tasks and Goals

• Transaction Monitoring : Perform daily monitoring of payment transactions and account activities flagged by detection tools (e.g., NetReveal) . 
• Sanctions & PEP Screening: Analyze, investigate, and clear or escalate alerts relating to Sanctions, Embargoes, and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs). 
• Investigation & Reporting: Draft detailed rationale for closed alerts and prepare comprehensive escalation files for Level 2 compliance teams. 
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations strictly align with French regulatory requirements and group compliance guidelines. 
• Cross-Border Collaboration: Maintain daily operational contact with compliance officers and management in Paris, France. 

Language Skills

• Proficient in French (Minimum B2 level).
• Proficient in English (Minimum B2 level).

Professional Experience

• Approximately 3 to 4 years of experience in a similar role.

Key Compliance Experience

• 1 to 3 years of experience in General Compliance, specifically in AML/CFT, KYC, Sanctions, PEPs, or Market Abuse (Mandatory).
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Compliance within a Private Banking / Wealth Management environment (Preferred).
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Compliance within an International Banking environment (Preferred).

French Regulatory Experience

• Experience in Compliance within a French Bank or a French Regulatory Environment (Preferred - minimum 1 year of experience).

Technical Knowledge & Tool Proficiency

• Screening Tools (PEP, Sanctions, Adverse News, LexisNexis, World-Check): Advanced Knowledge (Mandatory).
• NetReveal (or other surveillance tools): Advanced Knowledge (Preferred).
• Financial Products (Private Banking / Wealth Management context): Knowledge (Preferred).
• French Tax & Regulatory Framework: Preferred knowledge, with Mandatory basic notions.
• Excel / Power-BI: Preferred knowledge, with basic notions.

Mobility, Travel & Collaboration

• Availability to travel to Paris (France) on some occasions.
• Ability to handle external interactions with the Financial Crime team based in Paris (France).

Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are committed to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.