AML Specialist

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Job Description

The AML Specialist will join the Operations department, focusing on detecting and preventing financial crime. Responsibilities include conducting customer reviews, verifying source of income documentation, and performing fund verifications and affordability assessments. This role involves background research, detailed reporting, and proactive identification and escalation of suspicious or high-risk activity to enhance financial transaction security and safeguard customers. The position requires strong communication skills for customer engagement via phone and email, and operates 365 days a year, including evenings and weekends.

Must have:

Conducting thorough reviews of customer information and source of income documents.
Writing comprehensive reports summarizing findings and decisions.
Proactively reporting any suspicious activity to internal teams.
Conducting periodic reviews of documentation and customer files to ensure regulatory compliance.
Collaborating with the team to support transaction monitoring program, escalating concerns.
Engaging with customers via phone and email, demonstrating strong communication skills.
Assisting the AML Team Leader with ad hoc reviews and special tasks.

Good to have:

Completion of AML related courses or degree qualification in money laundering or similar.
Knowledge of AML and CFT policies both in the UK and international.
A proactive attitude towards learning, combined with a can-do approach to challenges.
Capable of collaborating with other departments to resolve customer queries efficiently.
Familiarity with UKGC gaming regulations is considered an asset.

Perks:

Hybrid working - 3 days per week at the office, with flexibility for 2 days at home.
Workation – Take your job on an adventure for up to 4 weeks per year.
28 days of paid leave, plus all public and bank holidays in England.
Pension contributions matched up to 6%.
Comprehensive BUPA healthcare coverage, including pre-existing conditions.
Cashback plan for dental, optical, and other treatments.
£250 annual allowance for health and wellbeing.
Free onsite parking, complimentary snacks and drinks, Monday breakfasts, and Friday lunches.
Regular opportunities to attend sporting events throughout the year.
Quarterly team budget for social activities.
Up to 6 months of full pay for maternity leave.
Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts.

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Position at LeoVegas UK

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our AML team forms a vital part of our Operations department, working at the frontline of our efforts to detect and prevent financial crime. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of AML Specialists, and will conduct customer reviews and review source of income documentation in adherence to our policies and procedures.

You will utilise background research, and provided documents to conduct fund verifications and affordability assessments. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to the early identification and escalation of suspicious or high-risk activity—enhancing the overall security of financial transactions and helping safeguard our customers from potential financial threats.

Our operations run 365 days a year, including evenings and weekends. We value our team's well-being and will discuss specific shift details during the interview process.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Conducting Thorough Reviews: Meticulously reviewing customer information and source of income documents in adherence to our internal policies and procedures.
Detailed Reporting: Writing comprehensive reports, summarizing findings and decisions made during the review process.
Identifying Suspicious Activity: Proactively reporting any suspicious activity to our internal teams following established procedures.
Ensuring Compliance: Conducting periodic reviews of documentation and customer files to ensure regulatory compliance.
Support Transaction Monitoring: Collaborating with the team to support our transaction monitoring program, escalating concerns as necessary, and taking appropriate actions in line with policies and procedures.
Effective Communication: Engage with customers via phone and email; strong communication skills are essential to deliver clear, professional, and supportive interactions.
Ad Hoc Tasks: Assisting the AML Team Leader with ad hoc reviews and special tasks.

OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

At least 1 year of experience in conducting AML reviews or equivalent role
Completion of AML related courses or degree qualification in money laundering or similar would be advantageous.
Knowledge of AML and CFT policies both in the UK and international would be advantageous.
A proactive attitude towards learning, combined with a can-do approach to challenges.
Capable of collaborating with other departments to resolve customer queries efficiently.
Familiarity with UKGC gaming regulations is considered an asset.

WHO WE ARE

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 2000 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 19 offices worldwide.

BENEFITS

Hybrid working - 3 days per week at the office, with flexibility for 2 days at home
Workation – Take your job on an adventure with our Workation benefit for up to 4 weeks per year (T&Cs apply).
Plenty of time to recharge – 28 days of paid leave, plus all public and bank holidays in England.
Invest in your future – We match pension contributions up to 6%.
Comprehensive healthcare – BUPA coverage, including pre-existing conditions, plus a cashback plan for dental, optical, and other treatments.
Wellbeing allowance – £250 annual allowance for you to invest in your health and wellbeing (T&Cs apply).
A great workplace experience – Talented colleagues, free onsite parking, complimentary snacks and drinks, Monday breakfasts, and Friday lunches.
A social culture you’ll love – Regular opportunities to attend sporting events throughout the year, plus a quarterly team budget for even more fun.
Support for growing families – Up to 6 months of full pay for maternity leave.
Stay active & save money – Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts.
And there’s more… We’ll share even more perks related to your role when you chat with our Talent Acquisition team!

JOIN US!

In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen!

Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride - give us a roar!

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