AML Specialist (Betway Africa)
Core
Supporting the delivery of a high-quality service within the AML function, covering analysis, investigation and documentation of suspicious activity reports (SARs) and unusual activity reports (UARs) in response to MLROs, Regulators and Law Enforcement Agencies.
Role type
AML Specialist
Builds
SARs, UARs, enhanced due diligence reports, and daily AML monitoring assessments
Domain
Financial Services / Anti-Money Laundering / Online Gaming
Required skills
PEP screening, Sanctions screening, Adverse media screening, independent research, enhanced due diligence, account monitoring, process improvement, record-keeping, SAR writing
Preferred skills
Sports betting market knowledge, online gaming/casino industry experience, multi-jurisdictional gambling regulations familiarity, customer retention strategy development
Technologies
Internal systems, commercial databases, Internet
Responsibilities
Review alerts for PEP, Sanction and Adverse media triggers; Conduct independent research to gather and record data; Compile detailed enhanced due diligence reports; Escalate true matches to senior management; Provide ongoing monitoring of accounts related to true matches; Assist with screening of third-party suppliers and affiliates; Handle due diligence investigations; Ensure efficient identification, monitoring and reporting of high-risk accounts; Provide daily assessment AML reports; Stay current with money laundering and terrorist financing trends; Identify potential weaknesses in processes; Act as a subject matter expert for high-risk accounts; Ensure proper record-keeping; Write and prepare suspicious activity reports (SARs)
Seniority
Individual Contributor