Manuel Almeida
About Manuel Almeida
Manuel Almeida is a Manager at KPMG Portugal, with a background in legal advisory and anti-money laundering. He has extensive educational qualifications in law, business administration, and finance, and has served on the Permanent Technical Secretariat of the AML/CTF Portuguese Coordination Commission.
Current Role at KPMG Portugal
Manuel Almeida has been serving as a Manager at KPMG Portugal since 2022. His role involves overseeing various projects and providing strategic guidance within the firm. KPMG is known for its expertise in audit, tax, and advisory services, and Almeida contributes to these areas through his extensive background in finance and legal advisory.
Previous Experience at Banco de Portugal
Before joining KPMG, Manuel Almeida worked at Banco de Portugal as a Legal Advisor and AML Specialist from 2016 to 2022. In this position, he focused on anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and compliance. His role included advising on legal matters related to financial regulations and ensuring adherence to AML standards.
Education and Expertise
Manuel Almeida has a strong educational background in law and finance. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Law from Universidade de Coimbra. He furthered his studies at Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa, where he completed a Postgraduate degree in Banking and Financial Support Services, and a Frequency of the Postgraduate degree in Corporate Finance. Additionally, he studied Fintech: Technology and Financial Services, achieving an Intensive Course.
Involvement in AML/CTF Coordination
Manuel Almeida is a member of the Permanent Technical Secretariat of the AML/CTF Portuguese Coordination Commission. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the country's framework for combating money laundering and terrorist financing. His expertise in this area is recognized through his qualification as an assessor for the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Career at Grupo Almedina
Prior to his role at Banco de Portugal, Manuel Almeida worked as a Key Account Manager at Grupo Almedina from 2015 to 2016. In this capacity, he managed client relationships and contributed to business development efforts within the organization, leveraging his skills in finance and management.