AML/KYC Consultant

AML / KYC Consultant

Location: Antwerp, Belgium

Contract Type: Payroll or Freelance

Working Schedule: Full-time

Experience Level: Junior (0–2 years)

About the Opportunity

Are you looking to kick-start or further develop your career in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and financial compliance?

We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented AML / KYC Consultants to join an exciting project within the banking and financial services sector.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a highly regulated financial environment, working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to essential compliance and risk management activities.

Whether you are a recent graduate with a strong interest in compliance or a junior professional with initial experience in AML/KYC, we would love to hear from you

Your Responsibilities

As an AML / KYC Consultant, you will be responsible for:

• KYC File Reviews & Customer Onboarding: Review and analyse customer files, support onboarding processes, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.
• Customer Due Diligence (CDD/EDD): Conduct due diligence checks, including enhanced reviews for higher-risk customers.
• PEP & Sanctions Screening: Perform screening activities to identify politically exposed persons (PEPs), sanctions exposure, and potential compliance risks.
• Transaction Monitoring (KYT): Support Know Your Transaction (KYT) activities by reviewing transactions, identifying unusual patterns, and contributing to risk assessments.
• KYC Remediation: Identify missing, outdated, or incomplete documentation and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Risk Assessment & Reporting: Analyse customer information, identify potential risks, and accurately document findings and escalations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and relevant stakeholders to ensure efficient and high-quality AML/KYC operations.

Your Profile

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Experience: Between 0 and 2 years of relevant experience in AML, KYC, KYT, compliance, or financial services. Motivated junior profiles with a strong interest in the field are also welcome.
• Technical Knowledge: Initial knowledge or experience in KYC, CDD/EDD, PEP and sanctions screening, customer onboarding, remediation, or transaction monitoring is a strong advantage.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify and assess potential risks.
• Organisation: Ability to work independently, accurately, and in a structured manner while managing operational priorities.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate findings clearly and collaborate with different stakeholders.
• Languages: Fluency in Dutch and/or French (written and spoken) is essential.
• Mindset: Proactive, eager to learn, adaptable, and motivated to develop expertise in financial compliance.

What We Offer

• Valuable Industry Experience: Gain practical experience in AML, KYC, and KYT within a leading financial services environment.
• Flexible Contract Options: Payroll or freelance collaboration.
• Career Development: Develop your expertise in financial crime prevention, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Professional Environment: Work on a meaningful project alongside experienced professionals in a structured and collaborative setting.
• Long-Term Opportunities: Potential to transition into a permanent position following the assignment, depending on performance and opportunities.
• Work arrangement: Hybrid.