Senior AML Compliance Leader | Global Risk & SAR Expert

Zepz; Belgique; Hybrid; EUR 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited annual leave

Great healthcare benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Zepz is seeking an AML Compliance Officer to lead the enterprise AML/CFT program, guide governance, and supervise a team of analysts. You will report to senior leadership and coordinate with CTIF-CFI, ensuring timely regulatory filings and robust risk controls.

The role requires independent decision-making, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to build training programs for staff across functions. A strategic, hands-on leader is essential to drive compliance excellence.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of AML/CFT regulations and directives.
• Ability to design and refine enterprise risk frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills for scrutinising complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AML/CFT risk assessment framework for enterprise and customer risk.
• Propose adjustments to evolving AML/CFT requirements and monitor compliance.
• Oversee AML/CFT controls across first and second lines of defense.
• Provide guidance to senior leadership on high-risk relationships and remediation.
• Analyse unusual transactions and review scenarios where due diligence is challenged.
• Decide and file SAR/STR reports with CTIF-CFI without prior approvals.
• Serve as the primary contact for CTIF-CFI and regulatory inquiries.
• Design and deliver AML/CFT training programs for staff.
• Lead the AML/CFT monitoring program and reporting to Board and regulators.
• Manage a team of AML Analysts ensuring quality and timeliness of filings.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Financial crime & transaction analysis

Autonomous decision-making

Team leadership

Executive & regulatory communication

Training & capability building

AI literacy

Job description

Zepz is seeking an AML Compliance Officer to lead the enterprise AML/CFT program, guide governance, and supervise a team of analysts. You will report to senior leadership and coordinate with CTIF-CFI, ensuring timely regulatory filings and robust risk controls.

The role requires independent decision-making, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to build training programs for staff across functions. A strategic, hands-on leader is essential to drive compliance excellence.