Migration & Relocation Specialist

BrainRocket is a global company creating end-to-end tech products for clients across Fintech, iGaming, and Marketing. ‍Young, ambitious, and unstoppable, we've already taken Cyprus, Malta, Portugal, Poland, and Serbia by storm. Our BRO team consists of 1,300 bright minds creating innovative ideas and products. We don’t follow formats. We shape them. We build what works, launch it fast, and make sure it hits.

We're looking for a Migration & Relocation Specialist to join our team in Lisbon, Portugal, and lead the end-to-end relocation process for our international transferees. You’ll be responsible for building relocation strategies, managing immigration compliance, coordinating vendors, and ensuring a smooth, high-touch employee experience.

✅ Responsibilities:
✔️ Build and execute annual relocation roadmaps for 100–200 employees, in close collaboration with HR, Finance, Legal, and Business Unit leaders.
✔️ Forecast visa and housing demand, manage relocation budgets, and present quarterly updates to leadership.
✔️ Oversee all Portuguese immigration workflows (D1/D3, D6 visa types, and residence permits), ensuring full compliance with AIMA regulations.
✔️ Liaise with the Portuguese consulate in Nicosia and AIMA offices in Lisbon/Porto; monitor regulation changes and update stakeholders accordingly.
✔️ Conduct case-by-case compliance audits (NIF/NISS, criminal records, apostilles, and translations).
✔️ Select and manage relocation vendors including legal counsel, translators, and housing providers; negotiate SLAs and KPIs.
✔️ Design a premium employee relocation experience with detailed checklists, welcome packs, FAQ portals, and orientation sessions.
✔️ Host onboarding sessions covering Portuguese culture, tax programs (e.g., NHR 2.0/IFICI), and healthcare systems (SNS + private).
✔️ Coordinate operational tasks: document collection, visa uploads, appointment bookings, flight arrangements, and settling-in services.
✔️ Generate weekly dashboards tracking relocation pipeline, processing time, budget usage, and employee NPS.

✅ Requirements:
✔️ At least 5 years of experience in corporate immigration or global mobility, with 3+ years focused on Portuguese processes.
✔️ Proven track record of relocating 150+ employees annually in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment.
✔️ Expert knowledge of Portuguese visa and residence permit procedures with AIMA.
✔️ Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills, especially with legal and relocation service providers.
✔️ Fluency in English and Portuguese (spoken and written); Russian is a plus.
✔️ Proficiency in creating dashboards using Smartsheet or Google Sheets.
✔️ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage with executives, guide employees, and interact with public institutions.

✅ We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
🧑🏻‍💻 Learning and development opportunities and interesting, challenging tasks.
✈️ Relocation package (tickets, staying in a hotel for up to 2 weeks, and visa relocation support for our employees and their family members).
📚 Opportunity to develop language skills, with partial compensation for the cost of English and Portuguese language classes (for localization purposes).
🎾  Partial compensation for tennis and padel lessons.
🏀 Urban Sport membership benefit (the most diverse sports and wellness offering in Europe, with more than 50+ activities).
🏥 Private medical coverage, including inpatient, outpatient, dental care, annual check-ups, and maternity support.
🏝 Time for proper rest, with 24 non-business days per year and an additional 6 paid sick days.
🚌 Transport compensation - 300 euros net per month.
📈 Competitive remuneration level with annual review.
🤝 Teambuilding activities.

❗️Important: This is an on-site position based in Lisbon. Remote or hybrid work is not available. Candidates must either already be in Lisbon or be willing to relocate. Full relocation support will be provided if necessary.❗️

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