AML/KYC Officer

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