Senior Compliance Consultant

Huxley; Brussel; On-site; EUR 138,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Huxley in Brussels is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Consultant to support the AML/CFT framework within a leading financial institution. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior management, you will help design, implement, and oversee compliance controls, KYC programs, and sanctions screening.

You will lead AML risk assessments, coordinate regulatory remediation, and supervise a team of compliance professionals, while staying abreast of regulatory developments and interacting with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Compliance, AML or Financial Crime.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, and regulatory expectations.
• Experience in banking, asset management, insurance or financial services.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits or remediation programs.
• Proven stakeholder management and governance exposure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Support the AMLCO in the management and enhancement of the AML/CFT framework.
• Provide expert guidance on AML, KYC, sanctions and financial crime regulations.
• Coordinate regulatory remediation programs and ensure timely implementation of recommendations.
• Oversee the effectiveness of AML controls and monitoring activities.
• Challenge and advise business stakeholders on compliance and financial crime risks.
• Lead risk assessments related to money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions exposure.
• Prepare management information, risk reporting and governance committee materials.
• Support interactions with regulators, auditors and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of AML policies, procedures and controls.
• Supervise and coach compliance professionals across AML and KYC activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impacts on the organization.
• Participate in strategic compliance transformation initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

AML/CFT regulations knowledge

KYC knowledge

Sanctions knowledge

Stakeholder management

Governance experience

Communication with senior management

Risk assessment

Fluent English

Job description

Senior Compliance Consultant (Deputy AMLCO Assignment)

Position: Senior Compliance Consultant

Location: Brussels

Contract Type: Freelance / Contracting

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Consultant to support the Compliance and Financial Crime function of a leading financial institution. Acting as a key advisor to senior management, the consultant will contribute to the design, implementation, and oversight of the AML/CFT framework while supporting the AMLCO in strategic and operational responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the AMLCO in the management and enhancement of the institution's AML/CFT framework.
• Provide expert guidance on AML, KYC, Sanctions and Financial Crime regulations.
• Coordinate regulatory remediation programs and ensure timely implementation of recommendations.
• Oversee the effectiveness of AML controls and monitoring activities.
• Challenge and advise business stakeholders on compliance and financial crime risks.
• Lead risk assessments related to money laundering, terrorist financing and sanctions exposure.
• Prepare management information, risk reporting and governance committee materials.
• Support interactions with regulators, auditors and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of AML policies, procedures and controls.
• Supervise and coach compliance professionals across AML and KYC activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impacts on the organization.
• Participate in strategic compliance transformation initiatives and process improvements.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Compliance, AML or Financial Crime.
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulations, KYC, Sanctions and regulatory expectations.
• Experience working within banking, asset management, insurance or financial services.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits or remediation programs.
• Proven stakeholder management and governance exposure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and regulators.

Preferred Skills

• Certified AML certifications are considered an asset.
• Experience with AML transaction monitoring and screening tools.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities.
• Fluent English; French and/or Dutch are assets.