Mission Overview:
This is a consultancy mission at a client site, where you will represent Keystone Solutions as a Project Support Officer. As a Keystone Solutions consultant, you will be hired to work on client projects, bringing your expertise and our values to every engagement.
Mission Context:
You will reinforce the client's KYC/AML/RCT team (1st Line of Defense) to manage onboarding volumes and KYC remediation exercises. All responsibilities are carried out under Keystone Solutions’ consultancy model.
Key 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 (MR) and High-Risk (HR) 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:
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Bachelor/Master or equivalent by experience.
Languages:
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French: Fluent or good
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Dutch: Fluent or good
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English: Fluent, as well as (at least) one local language
Work Location:
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Brussels (hybrid model, minimum 3 days on-site)
Required Knowledge / Experience:
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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) is a plus.
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CAMS, ICA, or equivalent certifications are an asset but not mandatory.
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).
Why Join Keystone Solutions?
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Consultancy Nature: Embrace your identity as a consultant, working on-site and making an impact in diverse client environments.
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Dynamic Projects: Tackle a variety of challenges across different industries and organizations.
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Turbo-Charged Learning: Accelerate your professional development and broaden your expertise through exposure to multiple projects.
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Skyrocketing Ambition: Keystone Solutions is committed to supporting your career growth and ambitions within our consultancy framework.
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Values: As a K-Stone, you bring our core values 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 .
