Deputy AML Compliance Officer | Insurance | Brussels

About the company

Our client is an established international insurance group operating across several European and Asian markets. Its Belgian entity offers a collaborative working environment, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management and continuous improvement.

Your Role

As Deputy AML Compliance Officer, you will join the Compliance team and act as the formally designated deputy to the AML Compliance Officer (AMLCO).

Working within the second line of defence, you will contribute to the effectiveness of the organisation’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) framework. You will also have the opportunity to broaden your expertise across various compliance topics and contribute to ongoing transformation initiatives.

Your Responsibilities

AML Oversight & Advisory

• Support and advise the AML Compliance Officer in carrying out their responsibilities.
• Review AML investigations escalated by the first line of defence.
• Provide guidance on AML/CFT matters to relevant internal stakeholders.

Monitoring & Risk Assessments

• Conduct AML monitoring activities and control reviews.
• Contribute to periodic and ad hoc AML/CFT risk assessments.

Regulatory Reporting

• Prepare regulatory reports for submission to the National Bank of Belgium.
• Contribute to internal reporting for senior management.

Investigations & Suspicious Transaction Reporting

• Analyse suspicious transactions and support related investigations.
• Act as a back-up for the AMLCO in relation to suspicious transaction reporting to the Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CTIF-CFI/FIU).

Audit & Continuous Improvement

• Support internal and external audits.
• Follow up on remediation actions and contribute to process improvements.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of AML policies and procedures.

Training & Broader Compliance Activities

• Prepare and deliver AML awareness and training sessions.
• Contribute to other compliance areas, such as fraud prevention, FATCA/CRS, insurance distribution and data protection.

Your Profile

• At least 3 years of professional experience in AML/CFT within a financial institution in Belgium.
• A solid understanding of the Belgian AML/CFT regulatory framework.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A structured, autonomous and detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with different stakeholders.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Professional proficiency in English and fluency in either French or Dutch.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as CAMS, are considered an asset.