Klorie, a European company specialized in innovative payment solutions, is recruiting an AML Compliance Officer (AMLCO) to lead its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) efforts. This strategic role is fully remote, but the candidate must reside in Belgium to meet local regulatory obligations and maintain direct contact with authorities such as the National Bank of Belgium (BNB) and the Financial Intelligence Processing Unit (CTIF-CFI).
The ideal candidate will combine deep regulatory expertise with strong autonomy and communication skills, and will thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural, and distributed environment.
Key Responsibilities
As AMLCO, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving Klorie’s AML/CFT framework. Your scope will include:
- Developing, updating, and enforcing internal AML/CFT policies and procedures.
- Performing risk assessments and mapping money laundering and terrorist financing risks.
- Overseeing second-line controls (e.g. enhanced due diligence, alert reviews).
- Monitoring the performance of transaction monitoring tools.
- Coordinating with outsourced first-line AML teams.
- Preparing and submitting regulatory reports to authorities (BNB, CTIF-CFI).
- Acting as the primary contact for regulatory bodies and banking partners.
- Conducting staff training on AML/CFT compliance topics.
- Staying abreast of legal and regulatory developments in Belgium and the EU.
Candidate Profile
This senior position requires a well-rounded compliance professional with a balance of technical, legal, and leadership skills.
- Experience: Experience in AML/CFT roles, ideally within a regulated financial institution or fintech.
- Education: in Law, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- Certifications: ACAMS or similar compliance certification strongly preferred.
- Key skills:
- In-depth knowledge of Belgian and EU AML regulations (including AMLD6).
- Proficiency with AML transaction monitoring and screening systems.
- Strong command of Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas) and PowerPoint.
- Excellent writing and documentation skills, particularly in compliance reporting.
- Languages:
- Fluent professional English is mandatory.
- Fluency in either French or Dutch.
- Personal attributes:
- High ethical standards and discretion.
- Self-motivated and comfortable in a remote-first environment.
- Analytical thinker with attention to detail and organizational discipline.
Job Conditions
- remote, with mandatory residence in Belgium.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible working hours and high autonomy.