AML & Security Team Leader

At Argenta, we believe that banking should be simple, fair and sustainable. For over 70 years in Belgium and nearly 30 years in the Netherlands, we have been building a stable and reliable bank for people who manage their money responsibly. We prioritise long-term growth over short-term profit.

Your challenge

What will you do?

Policy development and advice

• Developing, improving and implementing policies, processes, procedures and work instructions.
• Translating strategic objectives into concrete operational measures.
• Contributing to the CDD Awareness Programme and raising awareness within the organisation.
• Advising senior management on the feasibility and further development of AML and security policies.

CDD Reviews and Customer Integrity

• Assessing and analysing complex client files.
• Drawing up proposals for risk classifications and appropriate control measures.
• Preparing and facilitating decision-making within the Customer Integrity Committee.
• Assessing client files against internal and external CDD standards and regulations.

Transaction monitoring

• Investigating and assessing complex transaction monitoring alerts.
• Identifying risks and taking appropriate follow-up action.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders, customers and intermediaries.

Watchlists and security matters

• Assessing and following up on alerts from sanctions lists, PEP hits, negative media coverage, VIS, EVA and other external sources.
• Handling requests from law enforcement agencies and FIU-related matters.
• Initiate control measures and prepare reports where necessary.
• Work closely with Compliance and other relevant departments.

Projects and changes

• Leading or participating in projects.
• Contribute to improvement initiatives in the areas of onboarding, transaction monitoring and customer reviews.
• Work with the programme manager and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of changes within the field.

Collaboration with outsourcing partners

• Check whether external partners are operating in accordance with the agreed quality standards, legislation and regulations, and contractual agreements.
• Identifying areas for improvement and monitoring their implementation.
• Contributing to efficient and high-quality service delivery and implementations.

Knowledge development

• Keep up to date with developments in AML, KYC/CDD and security matters.
• Actively sharing knowledge within the team and the organisation.
• Contribute to the further professionalisation of the department.

What are you bringing with you?

• University-level work and thinking.
• At least 3 to 5 years’ managerial experience in a CDD, KYC or AML environment.
• Hands-on experience with AML, transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD and/or security matters.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including the Wwft, Wft and PIFI.
• Experience in stakeholder management and liaising at various levels.

You are...

• Unifying and people-centred.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• A strong discussion partner.
• Practical and results-oriented.
• Convincing and decisive.

What does Argenta offer?

• A gross monthly salary of between €5,675 and €7,093, depending on your knowledge and experience.
• A 36.5-hour working week.
• 204.4 holiday hours and 21.9 ADV hours per year.
• 8% holiday pay.
• A fixed 13th month’s salary.
• An excellent pension scheme.
• A gross monthly allowance of €100.
• Options for hybrid working.

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