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.

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.

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• Identify incomplete or outdated files.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

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