Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

JCW Group; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group is seeking an AML & Financial Crime Compliance Officer in Brussels. The role supports the compliance team reporting to the Deputy MLRO. You will advise across the business on financial crime risk and contribute to policy and training initiatives.

Key responsibilities include KYC reviews, incident investigations, regulatory change analysis, and reporting to committees. A broad stakeholder network across the group will be involved.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of AML/CTF together with sanctions rules and typologies.
• Experience with KYC/CDD processes in a financial institution is a plus.
• Ability to explain complex issues clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Advise Front Office and support teams on financial crime risk across clients, transactions, suppliers and hospitality
• Review customer risk at KYC onboarding and periodic review
• Investigate potential breaches and support reporting and remediation
• Assess the impact of new regulation and contribute to regulatory change projects
• Support financial crime risk assessments, policy writing and the compliance action plan
• Follow up on findings from regulators and internal and external auditors
• Help design and deliver AML/CTF training
• Prepare MI and reports for internal committees

Skills

AML/CTF knowledge

Regulatory frameworks

KYC/CDD experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Prioritisation under pressure

Job description

AML & Financial Crime Compliance Officer

Brussels | Permanent | Global Bank

A global bank with a growing EMEA platform is hiring an AML & Financial Crime specialist to join its Brussels compliance team. You'll report to the Deputy MLRO and act as a go-to contact for financial crime matters across the business.

What you'll do

• Advise Front Office and support teams on financial crime risk across clients, transactions, suppliers and hospitality
• Review customer risk at KYC onboarding and periodic review
• Investigate potential breaches and support reporting and remediation
• Assess the impact of new regulation and contribute to regulatory change projects
• Support financial crime risk assessments, policy writing and the compliance action plan
• Follow up on findings from regulators and internal and external auditors
• Help design and deliver AML/CTF training
• Prepare MI and reports for internal committees

What you'll bring

• Solid knowledge of banking products and financial markets
• Strong grasp of AML, CTF and sanctions regulatory frameworks
• Experience in a CDD/KYC team at a financial institution is a plus
• Clear communication skills, able to explain complex issues at all levels
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and risk awareness
• Able to manage competing priorities under pressure

Why apply

You'll work across a broad range of stakeholders, build your network across the group, and have real input into system and process improvements.