AML Team Leader

Posted 17 days 2 hours ago by Aristocrat Interactive

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Not Specified, Malta
Job Description
Aspire Global is a leading international online gaming company looking for a dynamic and motivated AML Team Leader.

What You'll Do

  • Perform regular 1-2-1 sessions with members of the team, providing constructive feedback and support to promote personal growth & boost team efficiency.
  • Undertake necessary administration work, including customer correspondence and record-keeping, ensuring smooth operations and attention to detail.
  • Efficiently assign daily operational tasks maximizing productivity levels whilst promoting quality output from the team.
  • Operational Duties including but not limited to shift planning & scheduling, daily, weekly, monthly reporting.
  • Act as a constant point of reference, offering expert guidance and promptly addressing any queries or escalations raised by or to the team
  • Manage the correct application of AML procedures, focusing on risk assessment and customer acceptance policies, ensuring we maintain a secure and trusted environment for our customers.
  • Independently identify suspicious behavior and take decisive action as well as flagging high-risk customers to management & the relevant stakeholders
  • Escalate any suspicious transactional behavior promptly through established processes, emphasizing the importance of a secure and protected space for our players.
  • In collaboration with the AML Compliance team, keep policies up to date and introduce new routines and processes based on the evolving needs of the business.
  • Promptly escalate any issues that may impact daily operations to relevant stakeholders
  • Conduct frequent quality checks, measure team performance & SLAs, and identify training opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Lead and conduct additional tasks / projects related to AML & operations which management may deem necessary.
  • Review of AML Cases: thoroughly review customer cases analysed by the AML Analysts to ensure accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness in identifying suspicious activities as well as adherence to internal processes and procedures/protocols.
  • Act as the filter and point for escalation of cases to the MLRO. Review cases raised by the AML Analysts before they are escalated to the MLRO and discuss with the DMLRO for further guidance if required.
  • Analyst Guidance: advise AML Analysts on handling cases more effectively, providing guidance on how to address problematic cases and diffuse challenging situations.
  • Risk Identification: identify areas of operational risk within the AML Department and make recommendations for process improvements, compliance enhancements, and additional training to mitigate potential risks.

What We're Looking For

  • Minimum 3 years' experience with AML in the igaming industry
  • Post-secondary degree in a related field (analytics, law, finance, criminology, data mining, statistics, audit), or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in an anti-money laundering or compliance environment.
  • Excellent command of the English Language both written and oral (C1)
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment.
  • Excellent knowledge and demonstrated experience in the use of computer databases/programs and office technologies (e.g., Microsoft Office, Power BI).
  • Ability to take ownership and act in line with agreed KPIs;
  • Sound knowledge of AML/CFT Laws and Regulations governing the EU, UK and Malta.
  • Practical knowledge in developing analytical rules, policies, and operational plans.
  • Excellent report writing skills;

Company Summary

Aristocrat Interactive

Aristocrat Interactive is Aristocrat Leisure Limited's ( ASX:ALL ) regulated online Real Money Gaming (RMG) business and was formed in 2024 when the Anaxi and NeoGames businesses ( Anaxi , NeoGames , Aspire Global, BtoBet , and Pariplay) came together. The business is an industry leader in content and technology solutions for online RMG, with a full- service offering that includes content, proprietary technology platforms and a range of value added services across iLottery , iGaming and Online Sports Betting (OSB).

About Aristocrat

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) is a leading gaming content creation company powered by technology to deliver industry-leading casino games together with mobile games and online real money games, collectively entertaining millions of players worldwide, every day. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, Aristocrat has three operating business units, spanning regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), mobile games publishing (Pixel United) and regulated online real money (Aristocrat Interactive). Our team of over 8,500 people across the globe are united by our company mission to bring joy to life through the power of play .

Our Values
  • All about the Player

  • Talent Unleashed

  • Collective Brilliance

  • Good Business Good Citizen

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