Freelance Compliance Consultant for a Bank in Brussels
For one of our clients, we are looking for a Freelance Compliance Consultant in Brussels.
📍 Brussels / Hybrid | Freelance Assignment | Long-Term Project
About the Opportunity
Our client is a leading financial institution operating in a highly regulated environment. To support its growing compliance and regulatory activities, the organization is seeking an experienced Freelance Compliance Consultant to reinforce its Compliance team.
This assignment offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management, business stakeholders, and regulatory authorities while contributing to key compliance initiatives within the banking sector.
Role
Your Responsibilities
As a Freelance Compliance Consultant, you will play a key role in ensuring the organization's adherence to regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
Regulatory Compliance
- Monitor and interpret evolving Belgian and European banking regulations
- Assess the impact of regulatory changes on business activities and processes
- Contribute to the implementation of new regulatory requirements
- Draft, review and update compliance policies, procedures and controls
Compliance Risk Management
- Identify, assess and monitor compliance risks across the organization
- Perform compliance risk assessments and gap analyses
- Develop and implement corrective action plans where necessary
- Support the enhancement of the compliance framework and governance structure
Advisory & Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted advisor to business and support functions on compliance-related matters
- Provide practical guidance on regulatory requirements and compliance best practices
- Participate in new product, service and process reviews from a compliance perspective
- Support strategic projects and transformation initiatives
Monitoring & Reporting
- Conduct compliance monitoring activities and thematic reviews
- Prepare reports for senior management, committees and regulators
- Follow up on remediation plans and audit findings
- Contribute to regulatory inspections and internal audits
Training & Awareness
- Develop and deliver compliance training sessions
- Promote a strong compliance culture throughout the organization
- Raise awareness on regulatory developments and emerging risks
Profile
Experience
- Master's degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Compliance within the banking or financial services sector
- Experience gained within a bank, consulting firm, regulator or financial institution
- Previous exposure to regulatory projects is highly appreciated
Technical Knowledge
Strong knowledge of one or several of the following areas:
- Banking regulations
- Compliance governance frameworks
- AML / CFT
- KYC and Customer Due Diligence
- MiFID II
- Consumer protection regulations
- PSD2
- Sanctions and financial crime compliance
- Regulatory reporting and governance requirements
Languages
- Fluent in English
- Professional proficiency in French and/or Dutch
- Knowledge of both national languages is considered a strong asset
Personal Skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong stakeholder management skills
- Autonomous and proactive mindset
- Ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-makers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
Offer
- Long-term freelance assignment with strong visibility across the organization
- Daily rate between 500€/day up to 1000€/day depending on your level of experience
- Hybrid working environment with flexible arrangements
- Exposure to strategic regulatory and compliance initiatives
- Collaboration with senior management and regulatory stakeholders
- Dynamic and professional banking environment
- Competitive daily rate based on experience and expertise
If you are a Compliance professional looking for a challenging freelance assignment within the banking sector and enjoy operating at the intersection of regulation, governance and business, we would be pleased to discuss this opportunity with you.
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