Operations Officer

We are looking for a KYC/AML Analyst to support client onboarding, recertification, AML monitoring, and regulatory compliance within a banking environment.

Work setup: Hybrid in Brussels – 50% on-site and 50% remote.

Responsibilities:

• Support business teams with client onboarding, recertification, and first-level compliance controls.
• Review high-risk client files and ensure compliance with the applicable acceptance policy.
• Verify KYC documentation and conduct enhanced due diligence when required.
• Analyse escalated AML, PEP, and sanctions screening alerts.
• Perform in-depth investigations and coordinate the collection of additional customer or transactional information.
• Recommend appropriate actions, including recertification, alert closure, payment blocking, or client offboarding.
• Escalate money-laundering suspicions and potential sanctions matches promptly to the AMLCO.
• Contribute to process documentation, regulatory reporting, and ongoing risk and control assessments.

Must-have requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• At least two years of relevant experience in a similar KYC/AML role.
• Strong knowledge of KYC, AML, PEP, sanctions screening, and enhanced due diligence processes.
• Good expertise in Microsoft Office and familiarity with various IT tools.
• Strong written and spoken Dutch and French.
• Profound command of English.
• Strong communication, diplomacy, and customer orientation.
• Ability to work independently with accuracy, flexibility, and resilience under pressure.