Project Support Officer

Nexeo is currently looking for a KYC / AML Analyst to strengthen the 1st Line of Defense KYC/AML/RCT team of one of our clients in Brussels.

You will play a key role in managing merchant onboarding, AML alert investigations and KYC remediation activities, ensuring that client files comply with regulatory and internal requirements.

This is a great opportunity for someone with initial experience in KYC/AML, ideally within banking, financial services, fintech or payments/acquiring, who wants to further develop their expertise in a regulated environment.

🎯 Your Responsibilities

Merchant Onboarding

• Review and analyze Medium-Risk (MR) and High-Risk (HR) merchant files.
• Assess legal documentation, company structures, business activities and UBO information.
• Prepare validation sheets for submission to the 2nd Line of Defense / Compliance Committee.
• Ensure onboarding files comply with internal KYC/AML procedures.
• Work closely with business teams and merchants to obtain missing or updated documentation.

AML Alert Processing

• Review, log and classify alerts generated by monitoring and screening systems.
• Investigate atypical transactions and other AML triggers.
• Collect additional information and supporting evidence.
• Prepare structured analysis notes for escalation to Compliance.
• Identify and escalate potentially suspicious activities.
• Document risk typologies, triggers, findings and recommendations.

KYC Remediation

• Participate in client portfolio remediation and recertification exercises.
• Review and update KYC information and supporting documentation.
• Reassess and update client risk classifications when required.
• Identify incomplete or outdated files.
• Follow up with merchants and internal stakeholders to obtain missing information.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Contribute to monthly KYC/AML reporting and statistics.
• Monitor metrics such as alerts processed and average resolution times.
• Identify opportunities to improve KYC/AML processes.
• Contribute to standardized templates, checklists and operational procedures.

👤 Your Profile

• 1–2 years of relevant experience in KYC, AML, Compliance, Client Onboarding or Transaction Monitoring.
• Experience within banking, financial institutions, fintech, payments or acquiring is a strong plus.
• Good understanding of AML/CFT regulations and KYC requirements.
• Ability to analyze corporate and legal documentation.
• Comfortable investigating client files and identifying inconsistencies or potential risks.
• Bachelor/Master degree or equivalent professional experience.

💻 Technical Skills

Mandatory:

• KYC / AML / CFT
• Client onboarding
• Transaction monitoring / AML alert handling
• Risk assessment
• Analysis of legal and corporate documentation
• Knowledge of Belgian AML legislation and EU AML requirements
• Experience with screening and client database tools such as Dow Jones and Salesforce

Nice to have:

• Experience in the payments / acquiring sector
• CAMS, ICA or equivalent certification
• Experience with merchant risk assessment
• Previous experience in KYC remediation projects

🌍 Languages

• French: Fluent or good level
• Dutch: Fluent or good level
• English: Fluent, both written and spoken
• At least one local language is required in addition to English.

🤝 Soft Skills

• Rigorous and detail-oriented
• Strong analytical mindset
• Autonomous and proactive
• Good organizational skills
• Able to identify inconsistencies and potential risks
• Strong communication skills
• Team player
• Comfortable working in a regulated and process-driven environment
• Professional approach and strong sense of confidentiality

📩 Interested in this opportunity? Send me your updated CV and let's discuss the role