KYC Officer

EmpHire; Antwerpen; In loco; EUR 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

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EmpHire is seeking a Dutch-speaking KYC Analyst in Antwerp to join its financial services client. You will support onboarding and ongoing monitoring for private and corporate clients, ensuring compliance with AML rules and internal standards.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in KYC/AML, Belgium AML law (Wwft) knowledge, experience assessing ownership structures and UBOs, and fluent Dutch and English. You will collaborate with Relationship Managers and cross-functional teams to review documents

Competenze

• 2–4 years of experience in KYC, CDD, AML or a similar financial crime-related role within financial services.
• Good knowledge of Belgium AML legislation, particularly the Wwft.
• Experience assessing customer ownership structures, identifying UBOs, reviewing Source of Funds and understanding complex corporate structures.
• Excellent written communication skills in both Dutch and English.

Mansioni

• Conduct KYC and client onboarding activities for private and corporate clients, ensuring all regulatory and internal requirements are met.
• Perform ongoing due diligence (ODD) reviews, assessing client profiles and identifying potential financial crime risks.
• Review customer documentation, ownership structures, Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) information and Source of Funds.
• Identify, investigate and escalate potential AML risks and unusual findings.
• Work closely with Relationship Managers, Account Managers and other internal stakeholders to ensure an efficient onboarding and review process.
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant AML legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Identify and report quality gaps, recommending improvements to KYC processes and procedures.
• Contribute to the ongoing review and development of AML policies and internal guidelines.

Conoscenze

KYC

AML

CDD

Regulatory

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Antwerpen, Belgium | Posted on 04/11/2026

Are you an experienced KYC professional looking for your next opportunity within the banking and financial services sector?

We are currently recruiting for a Dutch-speaking KYC Analyst to join an established financial services organisation in Antwerp. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing team, supporting the onboarding and ongoing monitoring of both private and corporate clients.

Working closely with a range of internal stakeholders, you will play an important role in ensuring that client relationships meet regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards. The position offers the opportunity to apply your AML expertise, develop your knowledge and make a real contribution to the wider financial crime prevention function.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct KYC and client onboarding activities for private and corporate clients, ensuring all regulatory and internal requirements are met.
• Perform ongoing due diligence (ODD) reviews, assessing client profiles and identifying potential financial crime risks.
• Review customer documentation, ownership structures, Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) information and Source of Funds.
• Identify, investigate and escalation potential AML risks and unusual findings.
• Work closely with Relationship Managers, Account Managers and other internal stakeholders to ensure an efficient onboarding and review process.
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant AML legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Identify and report quality gaps, recommending improvements to KYC processes and procedures.
• Contribute to the ongoing review and development of AML policies and internal guidelines.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented KYC professional with a solid understanding of AML regulations and experience within the financial services industry.

Ideally, you will bring:

• 2–4 years of experience in KYC, CDD, AML or a similar financial crime-related position within financial services.
• Good knowledge of Belgium AML legislation, particularly the Wwft.
• Experience assessing customer ownership structures, identifying UBOs, reviewing Source of Funds and understanding complex corporate structures.
• Excellent written communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across different teams.
• A proactive, analytical and quality-focused approach to your work.
• Experience working with private, corporate and/or institutional clients would be an advantage.

Why consider this opportunity?

This is a great opportunity to join an international financial services organisation with an established presence in Belgium.

You will work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment, gain exposure to a variety of client structures and financial crime risks, and have the opportunity to further develop your expertise within KYC and AML.

If you are passionate about financial crime prevention and looking to take the next step in your KYC career, we would love to hear from you.