We reinvent how trading and investing work by creating exceptional products people love. Fostering a culture of excellence and high velocity is the key to our success. Тoday, we serve over 7 million clients, with more than €38 billion in assets under management — a testament to the scale and trust we’ve built in just a few years.
The roleWe're looking for an experienced AML & Financial Crime Manager to lead the local AML/CTF function for the Portuguese Branch of Trading 212. In this role, you will provide independent second-line oversight of AML/CTF controls, serve as the designated Responsável pelo Cumprimento Normativo under Article 16 of Lei n.º 83/2017, and own the Branch's AML/CTF compliance framework under Regulamento da CMVM n.º 2/2020.
Provide independent second-line oversight of AML controls, alerts, and investigations conducted by the First Line of Defence
Conduct Quality Assurance reviews of KYC, CDD, and EDD files to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards
Assess the quality and consistency of transaction monitoring investigations and identify areas for improvement
Review suspicious activity escalations and support the drafting of Suspicious Activity/Transaction Reports (STRs)
Act as the Branch's designated Contact Person for the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF) and the Central Department of Investigation and Criminal Action (DCIAP)
Own and maintain the Branch's standalone AML/CTF policies and procedures manual and its money laundering/terrorist financing risk assessment
Submit the mandatory annual AML/CTF compliance report to the CMVM
Serve as primary liaison for CMVM, UIF, and DCIAP on supervisory matters, including on-site inspections
Develop and deliver AML/CTF training to Branch staff
Drive continuous improvement of AML policies, procedures, and control frameworks
Educational background in Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field
At least 5 years' experience in AML, financial crime compliance, or a related function within an investment firm, capital markets environment, fintech, or a regulatory/supervisory authority in Portugal
Strong knowledge of Lei n.º 83/2017, Regulamento da CMVM n.º 2/2020, EU AML Directives, and financial crime typologies
Native or fluent Portuguese and professional English — both essential for policy manual authorship, UIF/DCIAP communications, and HQ alignment
Excellent written communication skills, particularly for regulatory documentation and reporting
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with confidence to escalate where needed
A drive for excellence and a continuous improvement mindset
Nice to have
Experience in an investment firm or capital markets environment (MiFID II / Código dos Valores Mobiliários)
Challenges that will help you grow and realize your potential fast.
Opportunity to make a significant impact —you will build innovative services used by millions of investors to build wealth.
Work with smart, spirited, helpful, high-performing colleagues with a common goal.
An environment where nothing is set in stone.
Appreciation for your talent and ideas.
Generous remuneration package
Bring your ambition to Europe’s fastest-growing mobile broker!
Skills Required
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience in AML, financial crime compliance, or related functions
- Experience within an investment firm, capital markets environment, or Portuguese regulatory or supervisory authority
- Strong knowledge of Lei No. 83/2017 and Regulamento da CMVM No. 2/2020
- Strong knowledge of EU AML Directives, financial crime typologies, and investigative standards
- Strong initiative, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and demonstrate resilient self-confidence
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Ability to learn quickly and maintain technical competence in AML investigations
- Excellent written communication skills for regulatory documentation and reporting
- Advanced professional proficiency in Portuguese
- Professional working proficiency in English
- Experience in an investment firm or capital markets environment, including MiFID II or Portuguese Securities Code knowledge
What We Do
Our mission is to enable everyone to build wealth. We reinvent how trading and investing work by creating exceptional products people love. Trading 212 is built with passion by highly driven people who strive for excellence and value freedom. Over the past few years, our client base has grown 20 times to over 2 million, and client assets have grown over 50 times to over €3 billion. Trading 212 was founded in 2003 with one simple idea - to make the financial markets accessible to everyone. From day one, we've been focused on building a great user experience through advanced technology. From the first truly dynamic web apps, to the mobile revolution, we've been at the forefront of every technological wave with the sole purpose of democratising the financial markets. Software engineering and product design are at the heart of what we do. Trading 212 is licensed and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (No. 398/21). When investing, your capital is at risk.








