Internship in Financial Crime & Distribution Controls (NAM Portugal)

Job ID: 6242

We are looking for a Financial Crime & Distribution Analyst (Internship), to our team in Nordea Asset Management. Do you want to contribute to combating money laundering and terrorism financing? Do you want to be part of a AML/CFT and Sanctions competence centre in Asset Management? Are you curious about products and distribution channels? If yes, then this might be a position for you. 

About this opportunity

You will join Nordea Asset Management which consists of:

• Nordea Investment Management AB, a Swedish investment firm, authorised by the Swedish FSA (Finansinspektionen) to conduct investment services and investment activities with branches in Finland, Denmark, Norway, Germany and Portugal, and subsidiaries in Denmark, UK and the US.
• Nordea Investment Funds S.A., a fund management company established under the laws of Luxembourg and authorised by the Financial Supervisory Authority in Luxembourg, Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), to conduct collective management of funds, including UCITS funds and alternative investment funds (AIFs) with branches in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium and Singapore; and subsidiaries in Chile and Switzerland.

What you’ll be doing

As part of our team you will perform operational tasks related to anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and financial sanctions matters by:

• Completing documented initial and ongoing customer, distributor or asset due diligence reviews in line with legal requirements, internal policies and procedures.
• Performing PEP & Sanctions screening as well as transaction monitoring.
• Contributing to ongoing reviews of processes and procedures related to the AML/CFT framework.
• Ensuring stakeholder communication and reporting.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring regulatory driven oversight of counterparties in relation to AML/CFT controls.
• Supporting strategic cross-border projects on AML/CFT matters.
• Maintaining and promoting a sound and compliant AML/CFT culture.

• The role is based in Oeiras (Quinta da Fonte).
• It’s expected you to work 100% on-site.
• Internship duration: 12 months.
• Salary offer: 1.400 € gross/monthly + meal allowance.

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.

We are looking for a new colleagues to join our team. You will be joining our Portuguese branch and work closely together with the other team members located in Luxembourg and Stockholm. 

You have the willingness and ability to read and understand AML/CFT and distribution regulatory requirements, the eagerness to learn and develop in the role, are business orientated and pragmatic.

• You have a problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• You demonstrate a high level of commitment and professionalism.
• You are an effective communicator verbally and in writing.
• You pay attention to detail and are very organized.
• You are able to work autonomously and prioritize your tasks.
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of a Nordic language, French, German, Italian or Spanish is a merit. 
• You have a Law, Finance or Economics university degree (or about to graduate).
• You have a good understanding of company structures and the asset management environment.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 30/11/2026.

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.

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