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Business Analyst KYC Automation (Revised Version)
Business Analyst KYC Automation
Athora Belgium is seeking a Life Insurance Business Analyst to join the Business Change & Monitoring team within the Life Insurance division. This team of 10 people-Actuaries, Business Analysts, and Testers-supports portfolio migration and commercial development projects.
This position is strictly a Business Analyst role. It is not a Functional Analyst position, and it does not involve writing technical specifications or performing system-level functional design. The focus is on business process analysis, regulatory interpretation, KYC optimisation, and bridging business with IT.
Your Responsibilities
Analysis (Business-focused)
- Analyse and challenge existing KYC processes and data management practices.
- Define and formalise business requirements according to Athora’s quality standards.
- Identify process, data, and operational impacts related to KYC/AML obligations.
- Ensure clear understanding between Business, Compliance, Operations, and IT.
- Translate business needs into conceptual requirements, without producing technical specifications or system design documents.
Testing (Business acceptance)
- Prepare and execute business process tests and calculation validations.
- Support UAT by ensuring that implemented solutions meet business expectations, not by performing functional system analysis.
Monitoring & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a business intermediary, ensuring alignment between business teams and IT delivery teams.
- Provide regular reporting on progress and risks.
- Facilitate collaboration with stakeholders (IT, Operations, Business, Distribution, Compliance).
- Build trustful relationships with internal clients 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.
Business Analysis Skills (not Functional Analysis)
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst in insurance or banking.
- Mastery of at least one recognised business/process analysis methodology.
- 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 ability to challenge business needs.
- Ability to translate business needs into high-level requirements, not technical specifications.
- Able to determine the right level of abstraction depending on the audience.
IT / Data (Business-oriented)
- Familiar with data constraints and data quality considerations.
- Understanding of service-oriented architectures (APIs, microservices) from a business impact perspective.
- Understanding of automation solutions and their business applicability.
- Able to act as a bridge, not a functional designer.
Interpersonal Skills
- Clear and structured communication with Business, IT, and Compliance.
- Experience facilitating workshops and co-creation sessions.
- Strong commitment to quality and deadlines; pragmatic and solution-oriented.
- Client-focused and results-driven.
Other Requirements
- 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. The role does not include writing technical specifications, designing system functionalities, or acting as an IT Functional Analyst.
