Afonso Fazenda Passos
Summary
Organized and dependable professional with strong organizational skills. Proficient in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF) Monitoring and Investigations. Solid understanding of compliance in Fintech and Banking institutions. Eager to seize a new opportunity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Compliance Team Lead
Accenture
07.2025 - Current
- Manage and support a transaction monitoring team through coaching, feedback, and performance reviews.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective AML and fraud risk management.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
- Review quality and productivity, ensuring investigations meet standards.
- Monitor adherence to SLAs and KPIs to ensure timely and efficient case handling.
AML L2 Investigations Analyst
Accenture
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Conduct thorough reviews of customer transactions and accounts to detect and investigate potential instances of ML, fraud, and other financial crimes.
- Prepare and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as required by the Regulatory Authorities.
- Guarantee the follow-up and continuous monitoring of active cases, ensuring timely updates and adherence to investigative timelines.
- Accountable for the implementation of Tools and Procedures.
- Responsible as the main trainer for the training, shadowing and nesting processes of the new joiners.
AML L1 Transactions Monitoring Analyst
BNP Paribas
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Reviewing and evaluating alerts for potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks and collaborating with relevant business units as needed to investigate these alerts.
- Escalating alerts that appear suspicious for further review and investigation.
- Responsible for the training, shadowing, and accreditation processes of new joiners.
- Preparing and submitting L1 Weekly KPIs.
- Validating requests for information directed to clients.
Tax Analyst
BNP Paribas Securities Services
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Validate tax documentation provided by clients according to each market rule.
- Control and assure the correct taxation is applied on income payments.
- Answer to Account Manager queries related to the activity managed.
- Respect the established SLAs and deadlines.
Education
Certification - AML Compliance Principals
Dantas Rodrigues & Associados – Sociedade De Advogados
Lisbon, Portugal11.2023
Bachelor´s in Business Management
Universidade Autónoma De Lisboa (UAL)
Lisbon, Portugal10.2021
Skills
- Risk-Based Approach (RBA) Methodology
- ML & Fraud Detection & Prevention
- Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR/STR preparation)
- Team Management & Coaching
- Performance Monitoring (SLAs/KPIs)
- Stakeholder Management
- Effective Communication (written and verbal)
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Adaptability in Dynamic Environments
Languages
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish (Basic)
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Compliance Team Lead
Accenture
07.2025 - Current
AML L2 Investigations Analyst
Accenture
01.2024 - 07.2025
AML L1 Transactions Monitoring Analyst
BNP Paribas
07.2022 - 01.2024
Tax Analyst
BNP Paribas Securities Services
01.2022 - 07.2022
Certification - AML Compliance Principals
Dantas Rodrigues & Associados – Sociedade De Advogados
Bachelor´s in Business Management
Universidade Autónoma De Lisboa (UAL)
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