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Jessica piçarra

@jessicapiarra

I’m a Senior KYC Officer delivering high-quality AML/KYC due diligence and risk-based investigations.

Portugal
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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can act as a KYC/AML subject-matter expert—reviewing files, improving processes and training teams, and partnering with Compliance to reduce risk and meet KPIs.

I act as a Senior KYC Officer (SKYCO) and serve as the first level of control (1B), reviewing, advising, and validating KYC due diligence for prospective and existing clients. I ensure correct data entry into KYC tools, validate documentation content and format against due diligence guidelines, and escalate risks and blocking points with a proposed course of action to line management.

In my work as a KYC Analyst and SME at Accenture, I led complex KYC reviews and enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers, mentored junior analysts, and supported the development and delivery of global training materials. I collaborate with Compliance, legal, and business teams, represent the KYC function in regulatory examinations and audits, and help implement new KYC policies and procedures to improve quality, completeness, and consistency across multisite onboarding and recertification.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BNP Paribas logoBP
Current

Senior KYC Officer

BNP Paribas

Feb 2026 - Present (4 months)

Performed first-level control of KYC due diligence for prospective and existing clients, validating KYC tool data entry and ensuring file quality and policy adherence. Coordinated Client Acceptance Committee approvals, liaised with compliance and relationship teams, and owned escalation actions to address KYC risks and blocking points.

Accenture logoAC

KYC Analyst (L2 & SME)

Mar 2024 - Nov 2024 (8 months)

Investigated escalated KYC alerts by applying L1/L2 procedures to ensure accurate, efficient case handling aligned with regulatory requirements. Identified process inefficiencies and tool limitations, supported complex KYC issues, and helped develop global training materials for consistent compliance outcomes.

Majorel logoMA

Customer Service Representative

Jun 2022 - Mar 2023 (9 months)

Completed enhanced due diligence checks on high-risk customers by verifying identity, beneficial ownership, and source of funds while analyzing customer documentation for risk indicators. Escalated suspicious activity, advised on trade compliance topics, and maintained accurate customer records in accordance with compliance requirements.

GE

Commercial Sales Representative

Gelfina

Sep 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Identified and qualified potential customers, developed and executed sales strategies, and delivered product demonstrations to drive deal closure. Negotiated contracts, maintained customer relationships, and supported upselling/cross-selling while staying current on market and competitor trends.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CE

Certform

Accounting and Taxation with Applied IT, Accounting and Taxation

Education/training in Accounting and Taxation with Applied IT in Lisbon, Portugal at Certform.

IEFP - Lisbon logoIL

IEFP - Lisbon

IRS, Taxation (IRS)

Education/training in IRS in Lisbon, Portugal at IEFP.

IEFP - Lisbon logoIL

IEFP - Lisbon

Billing and Inventories, Accounting (Billing and Inventories)

Education/training in Billing and Inventories in Lisbon, Portugal at IEFP.

IEFP - Lisbon logoIL

IEFP - Lisbon

International Logistics, International Logistics

Education/training in International Logistics in Lisbon, Portugal at IEFP.

Cisco logoCI

Cisco

Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity

Education/training in Cybersecurity in Lisbon, Portugal at Cisco.

Google logoGO

Google

Data Analytics, Data Analytics

Education/training in Data Analytics in Lisbon, Portugal at Google.

Accenture logoAC

Accenture

Security Management and Governance, Security Management and Governance

Education/training in Security Management and Governance in Lisbon, Portugal at Accenture.

Accenture logoAC

Accenture

Pentesting, Penetration Testing

Education/training in Pentesting in Lisbon, Portugal at Accenture.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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