Maarten de Waele

Maarten De Waele is a seasoned compliance professional with extensive experience in anti-money laundering (AML) and sanctions compliance. Currently serving as Deputy AML Compliance Officer and KYC and S&E Team Manager at Belfius since August 2020, Maarten previously held positions at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and ABN AMRO Private Banking, where responsibilities included senior AML oversight and compliance management during significant mergers in 2019. Prior experience includes senior compliance roles at Société Générale Private Banking and BNP Paribas Fortis, focusing on sanctions, AML risks, and legal obligations. Maarten holds multiple certifications, including Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist and Certified International Financial Sanctions Compliance Officer, and possesses advanced degrees in Business Economics and Criminology from Ghent University.