As the first MLRO in Belgium, you will build and lead the AML/CFT compliance framework for a rapidly scaling global payments platform. This statutory role involves direct accountability to the NBB, managing regulatory relationships, and designing robust financial crime operations to support ambitious expansion across Europe and beyond.
MLRO — Belgium at high-growth VC-backed fintech
Step into a high-impact statutory role as the first MLRO in Belgium for a fast-scaling global payments platform where you will build the entire AML/CFT compliance framework from scratch, manage direct relationships with the NBB, and lead investigations for a business that has seen massive growth. This rare opportunity allows you to join a world-class team of industry veterans designing the future of cross-border financial services, offering significant autonomy and strategic influence in a mission-driven environment backed by top-tier venture capital firms and recognized on prestigious global fintech rankings.
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Location
Brussels, Belgium
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
High-growth VC-backed fintech
What you will do
- Design and maintain the AML/CFT compliance framework, ensuring alignment with Belgian laws and NBB expectations.
- Lead suspicious activity investigations and serve as the nominated officer for reporting to the CTIF-CFI.
- Provide strategic advisory to leadership on risk appetite and compliance for new products and market entries.
Who this is a fit for
- 7+ years of senior AML/CFT experience within a Payment Institution or Electronic Money Institution.
- Deep expertise in Belgian AML regulations, NBB regulatory expectations, and EU AML directives.
- Professional fluency in English and either French or Dutch, meeting NBB ‘Fit and Proper’ requirements.
Why this role is remarkable
- Ownership from day one: Build the Belgian compliance function from scratch for a mission-driven global payments leader.
- Join a high-performance team of industry veterans from top-tier global payments and banking platforms.
- Exceptional growth environment backed by top-tier venture capital firms and recognized on prestigious global fintech rankings.
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