AML/Sanctions Advisor at Euroclear in Belgium, Belgium

As a Financial Crime Advisor you will be responsible for embedding policies into the various entities of the Euroclear Group.

We are a dynamic team responsible for managing financial crime (AML, Sanctions, KYC, CTF) risk for the Euroclear group. Compliance serves an integral part of the ‘Three Lines of Defense’, helping to protect the integrity and improve the reputation of Euroclear in the market.

If you wish to work in an environment where you can develop yourself, have impact, have fun, and ‘fight the good fight’, doing something genuinely important for our company, our industry and society at large, then we may have a role for you!

Role

As a Financial Crime Advisor you will be responsible for embedding policies into the various entities of the Euroclear Group. You will be providing advice to senior management and assistance to the AML/CTF and sanctions business experts and the different lines of business on the concrete implementation of the AML/CTF and sanctions laws, regulations, standards and market practices. You will work with multiple areas every day receiving queries and offering expert guidance across a broad range of topics. You will perform overall risk assessments, define control objectives and work on projects with the wider Financial Crime team that will help refresh and calibrate what we do in a constantly evolving environment.

While we are ideally looking for a candidate who can work across both the AML/CTF and Sanctions domains, a strong expertise in one and a curiosity about the other will also be considered!

Responsibilities

• Assist the 1st line in implementing AML/CTF and sanctions policies and procedures
• Perform the periodic financial crime risks assessment (AML ORA) to ensure that risks are identified, measured, and appropriately addressed, and prepare risk assessment reports to be submitted to the regulators
• Prepare periodic reports that need to be submitted to the different proficient authorities (NBB, Belgian Ministry of Finance, etc.) and contribute to internal Financial Crime reports
• Perform country risk assessments from AML/CTF and sanctions angle, maintain country risk dashboard up to date and discuss with internal collaborators
• Contribute to the AML/CTF and sanctions risk assessments of new market links and new services
• Deliver AML/CTF and sanctions training and e-learning
• Convert approved AML/CTF and sanctions frameworks into control objectives and assist the implementation of these together with relevant partners
• Coordinate the tracking and review of anti-financial crime implementation plan (gap assessment and remediation plans)
• Support the 1LOD in completion of the annual PAR/LICA exercise and provide independent 2LOD expert opinion
• Assist the AML Compliance Officers in the definition and delivery of their annual plan including preparation of the annual reports

Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of AML/CTF and/or Sanctions with previous experience (minimum 3 years) in interpreting or monitoring AML/CTF and/or Sanctions compliance in the financial services sector or in a management consulting firm
• Ability to create and maintain working relationships across business areas and present information and recommendations in a clear and actionable manner
• Have a passion for learning and helping others
• Risk oriented attitude
• Experience in conceptualizing and delivering training is a plus
• You like to work in a team but can also work independently, prioritizing your own workload to achieve deadlines. You are comfortable working with other departments which may have conflicting priorities and can adapt your approach depending on the situation.
• Educated to Master’s degree level or equivalent qualification/relevant work experience
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Securities sector knowledge and/or experience is a plus
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to Investment Funds (e.g. UCITS & AIFMD) and/or experience is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English – ability to analyse and summarise
• Strategic & Commercial awareness – develop and apply commercial awareness and eye for business in day to day and longer-term tasks

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About the Company

Why join us

Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.

What We Offer:

• Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries.
• Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment.
• Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

New ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office and also benefit from remote working.

Great Place to Work for All

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and strives to be a Great Place to Work for All. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...). If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.