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Gonçalo Gonçalves

@gonalogonalves

Crypto & AML compliance professional specializing in transaction monitoring, trade surveillance, and FinCrime quality control.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a fast-moving role in crypto/digital assets where I can own transaction monitoring and trade surveillance, strengthen AML/KYC controls, and collaborate with multi-jurisdictional teams to improve compliance outcomes.

I’m a Crypto & AML Compliance professional with 4+ years of experience in transaction analytics, trade surveillance, FinCrime quality control, and regulatory compliance in fast-moving international financial services environments, including Revolut and BNP Paribas.

I’ve proven success identifying and escalating AML concerns, reviewing trade surveillance alerts, and supporting compliance framework implementation. At Revolut, I oversaw quality and consistency of transaction monitoring and FinCrime case reviews, and I delivered calibration sessions that improved AML monitoring protocols.

Previously at Capgemini/BNP Paribas, I ran day-to-day transaction monitoring using Actimize AML CIB, investigated trade and payment alerts, and prepared Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with complete audit trails. I also bring a strong crypto-market foundation from 6+ years of active trading, including building my own AI-powered trading journal.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Trading Instructor

Current

Forex Academy Club

Jun 2022 - Present (4 years)

Delivered beginner and advanced financial markets training, including digital asset markets, risk management, and trading strategy. Communicated complex trading and compliance-related concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Digital Assets Risk Management Trading Strategy

FinCrime Quality Control Analyst

Revolut

Sep 2022 - Jan 2026 (3 years 4 months)

Oversaw the quality and consistency of transaction monitoring and FinCrime case reviews, ensuring alignment with AML policies and regulatory obligations. Reviewed trade surveillance alerts, escalated material issues, and delivered calibration sessions to improve AML monitoring protocols and controls.

Transaction Monitoring Fincrime Trade Surveillance

AML Compliance Officer

Capgemini / BNP Paribas

Dec 2020 - Sep 2022 (1 year 9 months)

Conducted day-to-day AML transaction monitoring and reviewed trade and payment alerts using the Actimize AML CIB framework, escalating unusual patterns and potential AML concerns. Prepared and filed SARs/STRs with complete audit trails while applying AML/KYC standards and supporting improvements to monitoring methodologies.

Transaction Monitoring Trade Surveillance SAR STRs KYC CDD EDD Review

Audit Trainee

BDO Portugal

Jan 2020 - Aug 2020 (7 months)

Supported audit conclusions by analyzing financial records and client data with strong attention to detail. Assessed internal control frameworks for compliance and effectiveness and documented findings with recommendations.

Internal Controls Compliance Testing