Senior Analyst,AML Compliance – Limassol,MELCO Resorts & Entertainment – Melco Resorts & Entertainment

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Analyst, AML monitors transactions and identifies potential AML related risks which are reported to the AML Manager. He/ she will assist the management of the department in analysing the data and providing pertinent conclusions on the level of implementation of the AML Compliance program.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyses financial information and reports as directed or as part of a continuous audit/monitoring review
• Communicates and cooperates with other departments regarding customer activity as well as data variances and resolutions
• Ensures compliance with all current AML laws and regulations appropriate for Cyprus Casinos
• Maintains a current understanding of money laundering and terrorist financing issues, including policies, procedures, regulations, industry best practice, criminal typologies and developing trends
• Maintains the risk management framework for products and services, clients and customers, and other issues relating to money laundering and ensures all customers are categorized correctly.
• Ensures correct procedures are applied to all medium and high-risk customers, including further investigation and completion of world-check
• Assists Cage Department when required in the completion of further world-check investigations
• Ensures all relevant customers are categorized correctly
• Ensures the correct documentation is received in respect of KYC procedures
• Identifies and report to AML Manager/ HOD all customers required to provide source of funds / wealth in line with enhanced due diligence procedures, and take appropriate measures to obtain the documents
• Monitors any unusual activities and transactions and reports to AML Manager / HOD
• Briefs and reports to Senior Management on matters relating to internal AML concerns
• Ensures detailed and prompt investigation of all AML/CTF incidents and cases
• Obtains documentary proof of suspicious transactions and ensures effective record keeping of suspicious transaction identified
• Investigates and assesses alerts for potential money laundering risks
• Conducts daily monitoring of client’s transactions according to approved internal policies and procedures
• Oversees and implements an ongoing AML training program for other employees
• Assists the AML Manager and HOD in the training and supervision of Associates, AML; supports and coaches daily the team in relation to their duties
• Performs any other duty as allocated by the Senior Management in his/ her area of responsibility

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar relevant position with a regulated financial industry: Audit/Compliance/ Business Analyst
• Exposure to high volume transaction monitoring will be considered a plus
• Experience within Gaming/ Betting industry is highly regarded
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree or higher education level
• Preferred Qualifications
• Diploma in Anti Money Laundering or related field will be distinct advantage.
• Certification in a professional association such as the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) or International Compliance Association (ICA) would be a distinct advantage

Skills

• Excellent command of English language; Good command of Greek language is an advantage;
• Exceptional analytical skills required to organize and analyze multiple, complex data sets
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Very good presentation and reporting skills
• Excellent command of Excel
• Very good understanding of AML law, legislations, issues and AML suspicious activity transaction monitoring systems
• Strong ability to quickly grasp and understand business unit specific AML risks, develop comprehensive user requirements, and provide recommendations for appropriate automated solutions to mitigate those risks

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Displays a high commitment to delivering results
• Inspires others to achieve business objectives
• Communicates effectively
• Achieves agreed objectives and accepts accountability for results
• Displays the highest level of integrity
• Ability to maintain discretion
• Self-motivated
• Approachable

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