Compliance Officer - Antwerp - Banking

Antwerp city Permanent 55,000€ - 85,000€ per year View Job Description
Our client is an International Banking Institution with an established presence in Belgium. They are currently looking for a Compliance Officer.

Added 24/09/2026

  • Broad compliance role within an international banking environment
  • Strong focus on AML/KYC, transaction monitoring and regulatory compliance

About Our Client

Our client is an International Banking Institution with an established presence in Belgium.

To strengthen its Compliance team in Antwerp, the organization is currently looking for a Compliance Officer who will support the Head of Compliance and AMLCO across a broad range of regulatory and financial crime compliance responsibilities.

Job Description

  • Support the Compliance Manager in the execution and monitoring of the annual compliance plan
  • Contribute to the review and implementation of AML/KYC policies, procedures and transaction monitoring processes
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of regulatory reporting and returns
  • Perform ongoing transaction monitoring and escalate relevant alerts and findings to the AMLCO
  • Provide compliance advice to the business regarding customer onboarding, KYC reviews, transactions and risk classifications
  • Review name screening alerts, sanctions and potential matches identified during customer onboarding and periodic reviews
  • Support compliance matters related to corporate banking, credit facilities, syndicated lending and correspondent banking
  • Perform compliance reviews and testing in accordance with the Compliance Monitoring Plan
  • Contribute to the periodic review of transaction monitoring parameters and controls
  • Support the assessment and review of client, country and business-related compliance risks
  • Perform data quality controls across the different compliance tools and systems
  • Contribute to the Enterprise-Wide Risk Assessment and other compliance-related projects

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Finance, Economics or another relevant field
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience within Compliance in the financial sector
  • Good understanding of AML/KYC, Customer Due Diligence, transaction monitoring, sanctions and embargoes
  • Previous experience within banking or another regulated financial institution is a strong advantage
  • A financial crime or compliance certification is considered an asset
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with different stakeholders
  • Pragmatic, proactive and solution-oriented mindset
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Very good command of English is required, Dutch is a plus

What's on Offer

  • Permanent Contract
  • Attractive benefits package including group insurance
  • Fuel card or electric charging card
  • Meal vouchers
  • Training and development opportunities to further strengthen your compliance expertise
  • Broad and varied position within an international banking environment
  • Opportunity to gain exposure to different areas of regulatory and financial crime compliance
  • Good work-life balance
  • Permanent position based in Antwerp

/ COMPLIANCE OFFICER / AML / KYC / AMLCO / ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING / CUSTOMER DUE DILIGENCE / CDD / TRANSACTION MONITORING / SANCTIONS / EMBARGOES / NAME SCREENING / REGULATORY COMPLIANCE / FINANCIAL CRIME / COMPLIANCE MONITORING / COMPLIANCE TESTING / BANKING / CORPORATE BANKING / CORRESPONDENT BANKING / REGULATORY REPORTING / RISK ASSESSMENT / ANTWERP / BELGIUM / FINANCIAL SERVICES / COMPLIANCE ANALYST

Contact
Nathan Mingiedi
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7111366

Job summary

Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Compliance & Legal
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Antwerp city
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nathan Mingiedi
Job Reference
JN-092026-7111366

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