Job Description:
The Head of Compliance Function/AMLCO plays a pivotal role in ensuring the institution's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFTP) frameworks are robust, proportionate, and aligned with business activities and ML/FT risk profiles.
This senior leadership position is responsible for designing and overseeing AML/CFTP strategies, ensuring coherence and integration across all business lines, and alignment with group-wide AML/CFTP strategies.
The Head of Compliance Function/AMLCO will provide regular, comprehensive, and timely AML/CFTP risk and compliance reports to management committees and senior management. Additionally, they will ensure transparent arrangements with regulatory bodies, including the AML/CFTP supervisory authority and the Belgian FIU (CTIF-CFI).
A key aspect of this role is to promote a strong compliance culture at senior management and board levels. The ideal candidate will have experience in a senior leadership or board-facing role, with a proven track record in AML expertise, risk governance, and strategic decision-making.
Skill Requirements:
* In-depth understanding of AML/CFTP regulations (EU Directive, Belgian AML Law, FATF standards)
* Demonstrated ability to assess and influence AML strategy and risk governance
* Strong analytical thinking skills to assess complex compliance frameworks and risk landscapes
* Excellent communication skills to articulate complex AML/CFTP risks and decisions to stakeholders
Benefits:
* An attractive salary package of around Euro 120,000 depending on experience
* A challenging position with diverse tasks within the financial sector
* Training opportunities to grow professionally
* Opportunities to obtain certification in Compliance
* A professional and conducive working environment