Freelance AMLCO

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Brussel; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing seeks a Senior AMLCO in Brussels for a 3-month freelance position. You'll lead a team managing compliance processes, ensure alignment with regulatory standards, and improve the team's efficiency. Strong knowledge of Belgian legislation is essential.

The ideal candidate will possess a university degree, experience in AML/CFT compliance, and strong analytical and leadership skills. The position allows for flexible onsite work and requires fluency in English, with good communication in Dutch or French.

Qualifications

• University degree in law, finance, or business administration.
• Experience in AML/CFT compliance role.
• Fluent in English; good in NL or FR.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and manage compliance projects.
• Keep track of regulatory Financial Crime standards.
• Prepare reporting to management and authorities.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multicultural mindset

Education

University degree in law, finance, or business administration

Certification from ACAMS or IIA

Tools

Microsoft Office

JIRA

Job description

For a global customer in Brussels, we are searching for a freelance AMLCO with profound FCC knowledge and experience, preferably within the payments Industry, for a remediation assignment.

You will lead a team of 7 people, improve processes, support and manage the improvement/remediation phase and have exposure to the Regulator/NBB. Success in the mission should mean you are recognised as the leader of the team, you've been able to resolve the backlog, improve process and contribute to the success of the remediation.

You should have profound knowledge of Belgian legislation.

Responsibilities

• You keep track of regulatory and industry Financial Crime standards and requirements in an international context.
• You support the AMLCO in coordinating the AML team and provide coaching to more junior team members
• You take up the AMLCO responsibilities in the absence of the AMLCO, you prepare reporting to Management and to the authorities
• You play an active role in managing the relationship with the regulator and other external stakeholders
• You ensure alignment with the Group Financial Crime Compliance function and participate in the review and implementation of the Group minimal standards in the field of AML/CFT
• You perform compliance risk assessments
• You assess the ML/FT risks associated to new products and services and propose mitigating measures.
• You advise Management and stakeholders on KYC, AML/CFT and Sanctions and regulatory related risks and requirements.
• You coordinate and follow-up the progress on Compliance Projects in close collaboration with 1st line
• You prepare training on FCC topics
• You keep relevant KYC, AML/CFT and Sanctions policies, guidelines, procedures and work instructions up to date in alignment with regulations and group policies.
• You further extend the 2nd line control framework, conduct and support the performance of 2nd line controls and assessments. You assess the controls executed by 1st line

Profile

• You have a university degree in either law, finance, business administration or a related field, or equivalent through experience
• Preferably a completed certification course on one the themes from a renowned international organisation such as ACAMS, IIA.
• You have experience in an AML/CFT compliance role.
• You are willing to take responsibilities and act as a leader in a growing team.
• You are able to manage the relationship with the regulator and other external stakeholders.
• You have strong attention to detail in order to identify and correct risky practices.
• You possess excellent analytical skills and the ability to accurately interpret complex legislation, documents and policies.
• You have strong presentation and problem solving skills.
• You have a strong knowledge of relevant supervision laws i.e. PSD2, EU AML legislative framework, local (at least Belgian) Anti-Money Laundering Act and Sanctions laws.
• You are proficient in the use of Microsoft-Office Products.
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• You have good communication skills in NL or FR and ENG.
• You have a Multicultural mindset and flexibility, able to work in an international and constantly evolving environment.
• You are a pro-active team player who can work independently and is focused on delivery and quality.
• You ensure compliance with international law and regulations (AML/CFT, Sanctions) and protect the company from being used for these activities.
• You actively participate in challenging Compliance projects.
• You prove integrity and professional ethics.
• You have a strong compliance focus, while looking for improved efficiency.
• You master statistical analysis and research.
• You have a solid understanding of business processes in the payment and e-transaction field.
• You have experience with good practices for information sharing (e.g. in SharePoint, Teams, OneNote, JIRA,...)

SENIORITY: Senior

START DATE: ASAP (July/August latest)

DURATION: 3 Months

EXTENSION: Yes

CONTRACT: Freelance

LOCATION: Brussels

ONSITE POLICY: Flexible

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

LANGUAGES: Fluent Dutch/French and English