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AML/KYC Officer

04/04/2024
PermanentBelgiumOn site
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Job description

Gentis is a Belgian recruitment company headquartered in Brussels and providing permanent staffing as well as project sourcing solutions worldwide in multiple sectors.


Our client is a prestigious private banking looking for their next AML/KYC Officer


Tasks:

  • Detect the UBO’s and review the organization chart in case of complex structures
  • Review the identification and verification of the client and associated parties
  • Assess and review the source of wealth and source of funds of the prospect or existing client
  • Review the historical transactions (KYT) in order to detect any atypical transactions
  • Identify the relevant risks (geographic, reputational, activity sector,…), the potential red flags and the mitigation measures
  • Able to detect and escalate any suspicious or non-compliant activity in order to draw and present a professional conclusion/recommendation as outcome of the holistic view/analysis
  • Understand the overall Financial Crime Compliance framework of the Bank and the role played in the first and second lines of defense
  • Provide support to Front staff regarding to KYC-relevant topics (content, process and tool) as part of onboarding/prospecting phase or during reviews/events

Knowledge And Experience

  • Degree in finance, economics, law, or a related field
  • 1-3 years of prior experience as KYC/CDD analyst or a similar role, in first or second line of defense
  • Knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations and guidelines
  • General know-how on private banking products and services
  • Knowledge of Belgian legal forms and structures
  • Knowledge of Belgian tax framework is a great plus


Profile description

Profile:

  • Be a team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills with sufficient assertiveness and self-confidence
  • Positive mindset
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Ability to identify and escalate matters when required
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