AML Compliance Officer (AMLCO) – Remote-First

EPI Company; Brussel; À distance; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join EPI Company to lead AML compliance efforts in a pioneering European payment initiative. This role offers the chance to shape regulatory frameworks and work in a remote-first environment with a skilled team. Ideal candidates will have extensive AML experience and thrive in a multicultural setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in AML role within Payment or Banking.
• Extensive knowledge of AML Directives and Belgian AML Law.
• Proficient in English and at least French or Dutch.

Responsabilités

• Ensure compliance of the EPI AML framework.
• Maintain policies and procedures related to AML.
• Oversee transaction monitoring and perform level 2 analysis.

Connaissances

Communication

Presentation

Excel

Powerpoint

Formation

ACAMS certification

Description du poste

Be part of a movement to change the way Europe pays

In today’s digital world, payments often still feel outdated: random delays and confusing rules make it harder than it should be to pay and get paid. The European Payments Initiative (EPI) is here to change all that, forever.

With Wero, our digital wallet, we make sending and receiving money simple, seamless and secure across France, Belgium and Germany, with more countries and omnichannel solutions coming soon. Supported by 14 major banks and the two largest European acquirers, EPI is building a new, proudly European payment system: easy, instant and transparent, all for the greater good.

What's in it for you

Are you tired of being one amongst many in a big financial structure, where everything has already been set up by others? Would you like to be a pioneer of a truly innovative pan European project? This job might be for you.
At EPI, we embrace a remote-first culture, enabling our teams to work remotely from the country they are based in, with in-person meetings at least once a quarter to foster collaboration and connection.

Your impact

• Ensure the compliance of the EPI AML framework with the regulations (e.g. AML Directive, AML Belgian law and other local transpositions)
• Maintain the set of policies and procedures: AML Policy, AML Procedures, Risk Assessment, scoring rules / scenarios
• Perform the AML level 2 controls
• Perform reporting (internal, external) on the AML framework, notably for senior management
• Anticipate any change in the regulations
• Oversee the transaction monitoring system and perform level 2 analysis
• Supervise the AML level 1 team (outsourced)
• Liaise with the internal stakeholders and the EPI branches AML Officers
• Liaise with the EPI members' AML teams
• Liaise with the Authorities and Oversights (CTIF-CFI, NBB)
  

If you had joined us last month, here’s what you could have done

• Updating the AML Policy,the Risk assessments (BWRA, IRA) and the scoring rules notably
• Contributing to the configurationsof the AML software
• Liaising with the AML Officers of our ecosystem

️ To succeed, you should meet at least 70% of these requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in an AML rolewithin a Payment or Banking company
• Extensive knowledge of AML Directives and the Belgian AML Law (at least)
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with proficiency in Excel (incl. pivot tables)and Powerpoint
• Holding an ACAMS certification is mandatory
• Hold European citizenship and be a permanent resident of Belgium
• Proficient in English and at least French or Dutch
• Thrive in a remote-first, multicultural environment

About the team

You will report directly to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, in a small and highly skilled team. You will work with other Risk and Compliance colleagues, focusing on Risk management framework and Compliance topics.
For legal and compliance reasons, you will be expected to be based and work in Belgium.

???? If this looks like you, the recruitment steps are:

1. A first call with one of our recruiters
2. An interview focused on the missionand your expertise with our Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
3. An interview focused on our company skills with a team member
4. Hopefully, an offer you can’t refuse
   
   

Turn back if …

• You’re looking for an already highly structured environment with no ambiguity
• You lack an in-depth understanding of AML regulations and struggle to keep up with regulatory changes
• You lack a high level of integrity and ethical judgement, which are key to uphold the highest standards of compliance and fairness

Otherwise apply!

???? Our commitment to equal employment opportunities

EPI offers the same job opportunities to all, without distinction of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status, disability or age. EPI promotesthe development of an inclusive work environment that mirrors the diversity of the clients our product is serving.