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Business Analyst Financial Crime | Freelance in Brussels

For one of our clients, a recognised financial services player in Brussels, we are currently looking for a Business Analyst for a freelance assignment.

Our client is a recognised financial services player, operating in a complex and international banking environment.

You will join a Financial Crime team of around 20 professionals, covering several areas including KYC, KYT / Transaction Monitoring, intermediary management and Financial Crime process improvement.

The team also works closely with several external consultants and an international service centre.

As part of various transformation and process improvement initiatives, you will work directly with the Financial Crime Lead.

Role

As a Business Analyst Financial Crime, you will operate at the intersection of Financial Crime, business analysis and change management.

This is not a traditional IT Business Analyst role. Your main objective will be to understand operational processes, identify inefficiencies and translate your findings into concrete and applicable solutions.

You will work on topics related to Transaction Monitoring, KYC/KYT and the broader effectiveness of the Financial Crime framework, while also contributing to Change Management and Project Management initiatives.

Your responsibilities

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

Analyse existing Financial Crime processes and identify areas of inefficiency.
Understand the needs of operational teams and translate them into concrete actions.
Identify the root causes of operational issues.
Challenge existing practices and propose new approaches.
Formulate and present solution-oriented recommendations.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of Financial Crime processes.

Financial Crime & Transaction Monitoring

Participate in projects related to KYC, KYT and Transaction Monitoring.
Understand the operational challenges faced by the teams.
Analyse process effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Contribute to the implementation of new processes and ways of working.
Gradually develop your expertise in Financial Crime within a banking environment.

Change Management & Project Management

Support the implementation of new processes and ways of working.
Participate in the coordination and follow-up of different projects.
Take on certain PMO activities, including action tracking, deadlines, progress monitoring and stakeholder coordination.
Collaborate with different internal and external stakeholders.
Follow up on initiatives and contribute to their successful implementation.

Profile

This opportunity is ideally suited to a professional with 1 to 3 years of professional experience.

You hold a Master's degree in a relevant field.
You have initial experience in Business Analysis, Change Management, Project Management or PMO.
Experience in a banking, financial services or consulting environment is an advantage.
Previous exposure to KYC, AML, KYT or Financial Crime is interesting but not mandatory.
Experience within a consulting firm or Big Four can also provide a strong starting point for this role.
You have a strong ability to structure and analyse complex problems.
You are able to move from identifying a problem to developing concrete potential solutions.
You have a genuine interest in the banking sector and Financial Crime topics.
You are comfortable working in an environment where processes are continuously evolving.

An experience exclusively focused on IT, development or technical specifications is not what we are looking for. The business and operational dimension of the role is central.

Offer

An initial 4-month freelance assignment, with the possibility of extension.
A role within a recognised financial services player.
A position at the heart of Financial Crime, KYC, KYT and Transaction Monitoring activities.
The opportunity to quickly develop your skills in Business Analysis, Change Management and Project Management.
Close support from an experienced Financial Crime Lead.
A team of approximately 20 professionals, working alongside experienced colleagues and external consultants.
A hybrid working model with up to 50% remote work.
A flexible remote-working policy, with approximately one Monday per month in the office for team collaboration.
Flexible working hours.
An environment where a junior profile can quickly gain autonomy and responsibility.
An afterwork organised approximately once a month to encourage team connection.

A Particularly Attractive Freelance Package

A daily rate between €450 and €600/day, depending on your experience and profile.
An initial 4-month assignment, with the possibility of extension.
A hybrid working model offering up to 50% remote work.
Flexibility in the organisation of your working days.
A mission offering the opportunity to develop valuable expertise in the Financial Crime domain.

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