BettingJobs is working with a rapid growth iGaming provider seeking an experienced AML Analyst to support their B2C brands to join their team in Malta.
Responsibilities:
• Working closely together with the MLRO to identify areas of improvement in the AML team and associated tools.
• Working closely with the Risk, Payments and Fraud Team to streamline processes.
• Investigate transactions and customer records, external data, publicly- available information, and other data to identify suspicious or unusual activity.
• Reviewing and monitoring customer account registrations, deposit and withdrawal transactions.
• Performing various AML checks; KYC (Know Your Customer), SoW (Source of Wealth), SoF (Source of Fund) and CRA (Customer Risk Assessment) checks.
• Monitoring of customers to play responsibly.
• Monitoring the site/s for suspicious transactions and/or activity.
• All financial transactions must be cross-checked with the KYC and AML policy.
• Monitoring any transactions which are received from banned countries/territories.
• Answering third party queries regarding customers via email/chat.
• Responsible for monitoring age verification and KYC/AML policy adherence.
• Contribute to the development of departmental policies, products and service.
• Attend and participate in regular fraud, AML and responsible gaming workshops and trainings.
• Gather feedback from CS & Operations Teams for further system improvements and assist Product Team with prioritisation.
• Develop and report and exceed personal KPI’s. Productivity levels must be monitored in order to ensure that the set KPI’s are reached.
• Produce regular departmental productivity report.
• Initial Source of Wealth Requests, including record keeping of sent requests.
• Appropriate noting player's accounts, including the documentation requested.
• Ensure that all internal databases are kept up to date correctly.
• Compile risk assessments based on the data of your findings.
• Conduct Customer Risk Assessment for Deactivated Accounts.
• Draft Suspicious Transaction/Activity Reports and escalate them directly to the MLRO when necessary.
• Stay up to date with the AML/CFT and Gaming Laws and Regulations.
• Act as the first point of contact for AML related inquiries for internal teams, such as Risk, Payments & Fraud, Marketing and Customer Support teams.
• Review and process Source of Wealth documentation provided by the customer.
• Communicate to players via email to request any information and/or required documentation.
• Deal with escalations and/or prioritisation of cases raised by management.
• Help and assist with training new starters.
Requirements:
• Previous experience in an AML analyst role within the iGaming industry or a similar regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of AML regulations, guidelines, and best practices, including familiarity with KYC procedures.
• Proficiency in using AML screening tools, transaction monitoring systems, and other relevant software applications.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify patterns, anomalies, and suspicious activities.
• Detail-oriented mindset and ability to manage multiple investigations simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations effectively.
