Mission Overview:
The Project Support Officer role is a consultancy mission at the client site, representing Keystone Solutions. As a Keystone Solutions consultant, you will be hired to deliver your expertise and drive impact within the client’s KYC/AML/RCT team (1st Line of Defense), focusing on onboarding volumes and KYC remediation exercises.
Responsibilities:
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Merchant Onboarding (MR/HR):
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Review and analyze onboarding files (legal documents, UBOs, business activity) for Medium-Risk and High-Risk merchants.
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Prepare validation sheets for internal committee submission (2nd Line of Defense), ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
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Collaborate with business teams to obtain missing documentation.
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AML Alert Processing:
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Log and classify alerts generated by monitoring systems (e.g., atypical transactions), external triggers, etc.
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Investigate atypical cases: gather additional evidence, draft analysis notes for escalation to Compliance.
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Escalate suspicious cases with structured reporting (risk typology, triggers, recommendations).
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KYC Remediation:
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Participate in client portfolio recertification: verify updated data, reclassify risks.
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Identify incomplete files and follow up with merchants for missing documents.
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Reporting & Process Improvement:
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Contribute to monthly statistics (e.g., alerts processed, average resolution time).
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Propose optimizations (e.g., standardized note templates, HR file checklists).
Education:
Bachelor/Master or equivalent by experience.
Languages:
French: Fluent or good
Dutch: Fluent or good
English: Fluent, as well as (at least) one local language
Travel:
N/A
Telework:
Hybrid (minimum 3 days on-site)
Required Knowledge / Experience:
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Ideally 1–2 years in KYC/AML, preferably in financial institutions, fintechs, or PSFs (onboarding or transaction monitoring experience).
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Operational knowledge of AML/CFT regulations (Belgian Law of 18/09/2017, EU AML5/6 directives).
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Proficiency in screening tools (e.g., Dow Jones) and client databases (e.g., Salesforce).
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Ability to analyze legal documents (KB extracts, statutes, UBO proofs).
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Experience in the payments/acquiring sector (understanding merchant-specific risks).
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CAMS, ICA, or equivalent certifications (not mandatory but a plus).
Soft Skills:
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Rigor and attention to detail (identifying inconsistencies in files).
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Autonomy (quick adaptation to internal processes).
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Teamwork (collaboration with internal analysts and Compliance).
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Professional English (documentation often in English).
Keystone Solutions Advantages:
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Consultancy Nature: You will work on-site as a Keystone Solutions consultant, bringing your expertise to diverse client environments.
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Dynamic Projects: Experience a variety of challenges and projects across different sectors, broadening your professional horizons.
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Turbo-Charged Learning: Benefit from continuous professional development and exposure to new methodologies and technologies.
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Skyrocketing Ambition: Keystone Solutions is committed to your career growth, offering opportunities to advance within our consultancy framework.
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Values: As a K-Stone, you embody our core values and bring them to every engagement, ensuring excellence and integrity in all you do.
If you are ready to tackle technical and strategic challenges in a dynamic consultancy environment, apply today .
