EY Senior Consultant - Forensics & Anti-Money Laundering AML Lisboa/Porto 

Portugal, Lisbon 

314653072

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with audit teams to assess AML risks and provide forensic support during audit engagements.
• Conduct investigations into potential money laundering, fraud, and compliance breaches.
• Review financial data, transactions, and documentation to identify suspicious patterns or anomalies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of AML and compliance frameworks for clients.
• Prepare forensic reports and contribute to audit deliverables with integrity and analytical rigor.
• Engage with clients to understand their challenges and propose tailored forensic solutions.
• Support business development initiatives, including proposal writing and client presentations.
• Stay up to date with regulatory changes and emerging financial crime trends.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong analytical and investigative mindset.
• Deep understanding of AML regulations and financial crime typologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commercial acumen and interest in contributing to business growth.
• Proactive, ambitious, and eager to take on challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• 3+ years of experience in the banking or financial services sector, with a focus on AML or compliance.
• University degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Law or a related field.
• Experience supporting audit or assurance teams is a strong advantage.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around;

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career;

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.