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Compliance Officer – Wealth Management (Portugal) Jobs in Lisbon, Portugal at FIFTEEN
Title: Compliance Officer – Wealth Management (Portugal)
Company: FIFTEEN
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Compliance Officer – Wealth Management (Portugal)
Location: Office-based or remote (must be a resident of Portugal)
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to join our growing Wealth Management team in Portugal. The ideal candidate will ensure full compliance with MiFID II, IDD, Portuguese financial services regulations, and uphold the highest regulatory and ethical standards within the firm. This role is critical in safeguarding compliance culture, mitigating regulatory risks, and ensuring seamless interactions with CMVM and Banco de Portugal.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full adherence to MiFID II, IDD, and Portuguese financial regulations, including CMVM and Banco de Portugal requirements across all wealth management operations.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks related to investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial products. Enhance the firm’s compliance risk framework.
Policies & Procedures: Develop, review, and update compliance policies and procedures in alignment with European and Portuguese financial regulations. Ensure company-wide implementation and effective communication of updates.
Monitoring & Reporting: Conduct regular compliance audits, generate reports for senior management, and serve as the key liaison with regulatory bodies.
Client Suitability & Conduct Rules: Oversee adherence to client suitability requirements and conduct rules under MiFID II to ensure investment services align with regulatory expectations.
Licensing & Authorizations: Ensure the firm and its employees meet all necessary licensing and competency requirements as mandated by Portuguese regulators.
Training & Awareness: Provide compliance training and guidance to employees on regulatory obligations, industry updates, and ethical best practices.
Financial Crime Prevention: Implement and enforce measures against money laundering (AML), terrorist financing, and market abuse, ensuring full compliance with Portuguese and European regulatory frameworks.
Key Requirements
✅ Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance within a financial services or wealth management environment.
✅ Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of MiFID II, CMVM, and Portuguese financial services legislation.
✅ Qualifications: Relevant compliance or legal qualification (e.g., ICA, CAMS, CISI, or a Law Degree).
✅ Languages:Fluent in Portuguese and English (both written and spoken).
✅ Regulatory Experience: Direct experience dealing with CMVM or Banco de Portugal is preferred.
✅ Attention to Detail: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulations and provide practical compliance solutions.
Why Join Us?
Work with a leading European wealth management firm
A collaborative and dynamic work environment
Competitive salary & benefits package
Opportunities for career growth & professional development
Apply Now!
If you’re ready to take on a key compliance role in wealth management, apply today and help us shape a culture of regulatory excellence in Portugal!
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