AML Analyst

Anti-Money Laundering Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear


Description

Position at LeoVegas UK

ABOUT THE ROLE     
The chosen candidates will be focusing on player’s reviews, assigning risks and assisting the Senior Analysts or Team Leader when needed.  The AML Analyst will be reporting to their respective team leader and training will be provided accordingly.   
   
YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:   
  • Performing risk assessment of new/current players throughout their customer journey.
  • Being proactive in suggesting improvements to workflows, procedures and processes.
  • Ensuring that all tasks performed are in line with the set processes and procedures related to anti-money laundering and KYC flow.
  • Evaluate and identify suspicious behaviour, investigate and work together with other stakeholders to take the appropriate action according to the levels of risk.
  • Work together with internal stakeholders towards ensuring customer activity is in line with the duty of care towards our customers and compliance obligations.
  • Help the company fulfill regulations and compliance set forth by regulatory authorities across different jurisdictions.
  • Review player activity and financials with the aim of minimizing the risks the business is exposed to.
  • Serve as an escalation point for AML related inquiries and perform investigations.
  • Assist in the investigation and reporting of Suspicious Transaction Reports, as well as ongoing monitoring and compiling of due diligence documents.
   
OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:.    
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience in the AML space within the online gambling industry.
  • A diploma or degree qualification or AML related courses would be considered an asset.
  • Willingness to learn, possess a can-do attitude and be a part of a dynamic fast-growing company.
  • Knowledgeable in local and international standards governing anti-money laundering and financing of terrorism.
  • Understanding of gaming regulations under different jurisdictions is a bonus, but not essential.
  • Proactive, curious, open-minded & enthusiastic individual with a strong ambition for combating money laundering.
  • Stay current with money laundering and terrorist financing behaviors, issues, policies, regulations, criminal typologies, industry best practices, and developing trends.
WHO ARE WE?    
At the core of LeoVegas Group, is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 1400 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 11 offices world-wide.    

  

BENEFITS    
  • Hybrid work policy 
  • 4 weeks of Workation - work from another agreed country (T&C apply) 
  • 28 days paid leave + public/bank holidays in England 
  • Matched pension contributions up to 6% 
  • BUPA healthcare which covers pre-existing conditions plus a dental cash-back plan to support with dental, optical & other treatments 
  • Free onsite parking and complimentary snacks and drinks. We also serve breakfast on Mondays and lunch on Fridays.  
  • Team and office socials events throughout the year, which also includes a quarterly team budget 
  • Enhanced paternal leave enable our employees to spend time with their families during this time  
JOIN US!    
In our pride, we like to empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait around for things to happen, we pounce and make it happen!    

    

If you think you would be a good fit for the Leo pride - give us a roar!