AML/KYC Consultant

Linkrs; Antwerpen; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payroll or freelance collaboration

Hybrid work arrangement

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Linkrs in Antwerp, Belgium is seeking an enthusiastic AML / KYC Consultant to join a regulated financial services project. The role is junior, full-time, with payroll or freelance options, and hybrid work.

You will contribute to onboarding, due diligence, screening, and risk assessments under guidance from senior colleagues. Ideal candidates have 0–2 years in AML/KYC, fluent in Dutch and/or French, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of AML/KYC experience or up to 2 years in related compliance roles.
• Fluency in Dutch and/or French (written and spoken) is essential.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Willingness to learn and grow in financial crime prevention and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review customer files for onboarding and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct due diligence checks and enhanced reviews for higher-risk customers.
• Perform screening for PEPs and sanctions exposures.
• Support KYT by reviewing transactions and identifying unusual patterns.

Skills

KYC

CDD/EDD

PEP screening

Sanctions screening

Customer onboarding

Transaction monitoring

Remediation

Risk assessment

Job description

AML / KYC Consultant

Location: Antwerp, Belgium

Contract Type: Payroll or Freelance

Working Schedule: Full-time

Experience Level: Junior (0–2 years)

About the Opportunity

Are you looking to kick-start or further develop your career in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and financial compliance?

We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented AML / KYC Consultants to join an exciting project within the banking and financial services sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a highly regulated financial environment, working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to essential compliance and risk management activities.

Whether you are a recent graduate with a strong interest in compliance or a junior professional with initial experience in AML/KYC, we would love to hear from you!

Your Responsibilities

As an AML / KYC Consultant, you will be responsible for:

• KYC File Reviews & Customer Onboarding: Review and analyse customer files, support onboarding processes, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD/EDD): Conduct due diligence checks, including enhanced reviews for higher-risk customers.
• PEP & Sanctions Screening: Perform screening activities to identify politically exposed persons (PEPs), sanctions exposure, and potential compliance risks.
• Transaction Monitoring (KYT): Support Know Your Transaction (KYT) activities by reviewing transactions, identifying unusual patterns, and contributing to risk assessments.
• KYC Remediation: Identify missing, outdated, or incomplete documentation and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Risk Assessment & Reporting: Analyse customer information, identify potential risks, and accurately document findings and escalations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure efficient and high-quality AML/KYC operations.

Your Profile

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Experience: Between 0 and 2 years of relevant experience in AML, KYC, KYT, compliance, or financial services. Motivated junior profiles with a strong interest in the field are also welcome.
• Technical Knowledge: Initial knowledge or experience in KYC, CDD/EDD, PEP and sanctions screening, customer onboarding, remediation, or transaction monitoring is a strong advantage.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify and assess potential risks.
• Organisation: Ability to work independently, accurately, and in a structured manner while managing operational priorities.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate findings clearly and collaborate with different stakeholders.
• Languages: Fluency in Dutch and/or French (written and spoken) is essential.
• Mindset: Proactive, eager to learn, adaptable, and motivated to develop expertise in financial compliance.

What We Offer

• Valuable Industry Experience: Gain practical experience in AML, KYC, and KYT within a leading financial services environment.
• Flexible Contract Options: Payroll or freelance collaboration.
• Career Development: Develop your expertise in financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Professional Environment: Work on a meaningful project alongside experienced professionals in a structured and collaborative setting.
• Long-Term Opportunities: Potential to transition into a permanent position following the assignment, depending on performance and opportunities.
• Work arrangement: Hybrid.