Objective of Role

The primary responsibility of this role is to perform AML/KYC due diligence on new and existing members, financial crime investigations and undertake other related compliance related activity, to help the company secure compliance with relevant law and regulation.

Specific Responsibilities:

Anti-Money Laundering

Undertaking timely, efficient and accurate DD checks of new and existing members, ensuring decisions are fully reasoned and that all supporting documents are maintained
Ensuring that DD cases are reviewed within agreed time lines and adhere to strict quality guidelines
Performing ongoing monitoring of the company’s customer base, including PEP, Sanction and Negative Media screening and analysing the results to eliminate or confirm matches
Overseeing the customer screening programme, addressing potential “matches”, providing clear recommendations as to when a customer’s membership should be terminated
Providing accurate input and maintenance of key data which underpins DD, such as legal entity name, address/contact details, type of business in relation to legal entity type, any linked parties to transactions etc.
Preparing robust KYC and Player Protection management information for to the management team/Board
Communicating professionally and confidently with stakeholders including operational colleagues, gaming managers, cash desk and customer relations
Helping to ensure that the work of the KYC team is in line with relevant law/regulation, guidance and best practice

Social Responsibility/Player Protection

Working as part of the compliance programme, to monitor customers and identify those who may be vulnerable
Raising concerns about relevant customers early, so that the appropriate remedial action may be taken in line with the social responsibility programme

General Compliance

Undertaking audit activity to assess adherence to agreed compliance policies and procedures
Participating in ad hoc and project work as required e.g. remediation projects, process enhancements etc.

Technical Knowledge

At least 2 years proven experience of undertaking KYC analysis
Proven experience of undertaking financial crime investigations including, the reporting of SAR’s
Proven knowledge of legislation including Money Laundering Regulations, POCA, the Terrorism Act etc.
Understanding of key KYC inputs including company balance sheets, financials, annual returns etc.
IT literate, confident in using MS Office, in particular Excel and SharePoint
AML Certification (completed or in progress) desirable.

Required Skills

Keen attention to detail
Able to work independently, with minimal supervision
Able to manage a demanding workload, competing deadliness and to appropriately prioritise urgent work based on regulatory/operational needs
Excellent analytical and risk assessment skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexible, adaptable and pragmatic
Able to interact with stakeholders at all levels in a professional, service-orientated manner; and to be an ambassador for the compliance programme

(Position Filled) Customer Verification and Compliance Officer - £44K - £49K - Casino - London