KYC Officer

Location : Lisbon Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Taleo Consulting is an international management consulting group with offices in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Singapore, Portugal, and Italy . We’ve grown into a team of 450+ talented professionals across 10 offices worldwide, partnering with leading organizations in Financial, Life Sciences, Retail, and Energy - Sectors, to drive transformation and deliver lasting impact. What Will You Do? We’re looking for individuals who embody our values and help us foster strong, trust-based relationships with both our clients and our teams across the globe . Our success is built on the talent, collaboration, and commitment of our people and we’re now looking for a KYC Officer to join our journey. As a KYC Officer , your primary focus will be to act as the first level of control in reviewing, advising, and validating Know Your Client (KYC) due diligence assessments for both prospective and existing clients. You will also be accountable for ensuring that all relevant stakeholder sign-offs are obtained. Data Control and KYC File Review Validate accurate data entry into KYC tools based on conducted due diligence, ensuring documentation format and content comply with internal guidelines. Identify data inconsistencies, escalate them to relevant team members or managers, and propose effective resolution methods. Identify root causes impacting KYC quality and contribute to defining training needs. Ensure a high standard of quality across KYC files in line with the bank’s policies and procedures. Act as a subject matter expert to support the KYC Due Diligence team and contribute to the implementation of new policies, procedures, and communications from Compliance and GCS. Ensure timely escalation of identified risks and blocking points, proposing and owning action plans towards line management. Perform a full review of client KYC files to ensure completeness and consistency prior to validation, substantiating reviews with factual, risk-based analysis. Ensure all final KYC review processes are executed according to predefined guidelines. Contribute to quality-related KPIs, including analysis of Compliance review results, and produce reports highlighting control outcomes and improvement areas. Decision and Follow-up Prepare, organize, document, and coordinate Client Acceptance Committees (CAC) to support final KYC file approval. Liaise closely with Compliance, Relationship Managers, and senior stakeholders throughout the KYC approval process. Coordinate with KYC teams across other Corporate and Institutional Banking locations to streamline multi-site KYC onboarding and recertification processes, ensuring completeness of conditions. Profile and Skills to Succeed Bachelor’s Degree in Law Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory Strong knowledge of Compliance and Know Your Client (KYC) regulations Ability to coach, develop, and upskill team members Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities High attention to detail, rigor, and quality orientation Why should you join us? By joining Taleo, you’ll become part of a talented, international, and dynamic team . You’ll benefit from real career growth opportunities , continuous learning, and the chance to build long-lasting relationships across borders and industries. If you recognize yourself in this description and are ready to grow with a company that values ambition, collaboration, and excellence, let’s connect. Share your CV and take the next step in your journey with Taleo