Cross Border Talents in looking for English-speaking professionals with experience in compliance, audit, risk management or internal control. Are you located in Lisbon or in Porto and are looking for the next step in your career? Then read on!

As a Compliance Controller, you will contribute to strengthening the compliance framework and risk culture within the operations of a leading international banking and insurance group (insurance business activities). The role focuses on control execution, risk monitoring, training, and continuous improvement of compliance practices across local entities.

Language requirements

• English: C1 (advanced, written and spoken)

Location

• Lisbon or Porto

Work model

• First month on-site
• Afterwards: hybrid model (50% office / 50% remote), subject to autonomy

Salary range

• €1,640 – €2,850 (depending on experience)paid 14 times
• • €12/day meal allowance (net, via meal card)
  • Private health insurance

Main responsibilities

• Transversal Compliance Activities
  • Promote and support the development of a strong risk and compliance culture
  • Ensure integration of compliance policies and frameworks into operational activities and local teams
  • Contribute to compliance training and awareness programs for relevant staff
• Compliance Control Execution (1st Line of Defense support)
  • Support implementation of the compliance control framework
  • Execute mandatory compliance control plans
  • Identify, assess, and help mitigate compliance risks
• Monitoring & Follow-up
  • Monitor control results and ensure follow-up of corrective action plans
  • Contribute to continuous improvement based on risk assessments, incidents, audits, and regulatory changes
  • Escalate compliance risks, incidents, or recurring weaknesses to management when necessary
• Governance & Reporting
  • Support operational risk and permanent control committees
  • Contribute to governance reporting and management-level updates
• Training & Knowledge Sharing
  • Develop and deliver compliance training for local operational teams
  • Promote best practices and facilitate knowledge sharing across departments

Profile required

• Minimum 1 to 3 years of experience in compliance, audit, risk management, or internal control
• Good understanding of compliance frameworks and operational risk principles
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills