Senior Business Analyst - KYC Automation
Tasks and responsibilities
This position is centred on business analysis in a life insurance environment, with a strong focus on KYC automation, regulatory interpretation and process optimisation. The role contributes to business change initiatives related to portfolio migration and commercial development.
This is strictly a Business Analyst role. It is not a Functional Analyst position and does not include writing technical specifications or designing system functionalities. The emphasis is on business process analysis, business-driven KYC optimisation and effective collaboration between business and IT.
Your Responsibilities
Analysis (Business-focused)- Analyse and challenge existing KYC processes and data management practices.
- Define and formalise business requirements in line with agreed quality standards.
- Identify process, data and operational impacts linked to KYC/AML obligations.
- Ensure a shared understanding across Business, Compliance, Operations and IT.
- Translate business needs into conceptual and high-level requirements, without producing technical specifications or system design documents.
- Prepare and execute business process tests and calculation validations.
- Support UAT by confirming that implemented solutions meet business expectations, rather than performing functional system analysis.
- Act as a business intermediary to align business stakeholders with IT delivery teams.
- Provide regular updates on progress, issues and risks.
- Facilitate collaboration with stakeholders across IT, Operations, Business, Distribution and Compliance.
- Build trust-based relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Your Profile
KYC / AML Expertise- Solid understanding of KYC/AML regulatory obligations in a life insurance context.
- Familiarity with identity verification processes and risk-based approaches.
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst in insurance or banking.
- Mastery of at least one recognised business/process analysis methodology.
- Good knowledge of the life insurance contract lifecycle and value chain.
- Ability to identify business triggers for recertification and periodic reviews.
- Ability to map, analyse and improve KYC processes.
- Strong critical thinking and the confidence to challenge business needs where needed.
- Ability to translate business needs into high-level requirements, not technical specifications.
- Able to determine the right level of abstraction for different audiences.
- Familiar with data constraints and data quality considerations.
- Understanding of service-oriented architectures such as APIs and microservices from a business impact perspective.
- Understanding of automation solutions and their business applicability.
- Able to act as a bridge between business and IT, not as a functional designer.
- Clear and structured communication with Business, IT and Compliance.
- Experience facilitating workshops and co-creation sessions.
- Strong commitment to quality and deadlines, with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset.
- Client-focused and results-driven.
- University degree in mathematics or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in life insurance or banking.
- Proficient in French and English; Dutch is a plus.
- Autonomous, proactive, structured and adaptable.
Explicit Statement
This is not a Functional Analyst role. The position focuses on business process analysis, regulatory interpretation and business-driven KYC optimisation. It does not include writing technical specifications, designing system functionalities or acting as an IT Functional Analyst.
Your profile
Experience as: Senior Business Analyst
Skills- Bridging Business & IT
- Business Process Analysis & Optimisation
- Data & Automation Awareness
- Regulatory Interpretation (KYC/AML in Life Insurance)
- Stakeholder Facilitation & Communication
- French
- English
- Dutch is a plus
Offer
You will be part of a growing Belgian SME where initiative and personal development are encouraged. We will provide you with an enjoyable work environment with fun colleagues. We will work out a career plan with you, with attention and a budget for extra education/certification.You can count on an attractive salary, supplemented with extra-legal benefits, including a company car.
(Freelance is also possible)