AML Compliance Specialist

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

The AML Compliance Specialist supports the Compliance Team's overall efforts with a concentrated focus on Anti-Money Laundering (AML). The AML Compliance Specialist conducts in-depth analysis and investigations, analyzes and assesses risks and creates reports. The position also develops and enhances investigative processes, procedures, analytics, and training to strengthen the company's overall AML program. AML Compliance Specialist is responsible for conducting gaming compliance, AML and operational audits of different departments to ensure compliance with the company's policies and procedures and all applicable state, local, federal and gaming laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform complex audits and identify suspicious activity patterns using Excel and business intelligence tools.
• Prepare and review suspicious activity narratives and reports. Prepare other reports, profiles, and supporting documentation (e.g., programs, findings and results) ensuring that such documentation contains sufficient, competent, and relevant evidential matter.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulations, including Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering requirements.
• Plan and execute AML audits within the casino's risk tolerance.
• Support audits in finance, risk management, operations, and gaming activities. Validate remediation activities to resolve control issues.
• Stay up to date on laws and regulations related to gaming compliance.
• Report audit findings and make recommendations for improving operations and reducing costs.
• Assist with researching, reviewing, and interpreting existing and pending laws and regulations.
• Provide ongoing assistance and support to the compliance team in administrative responsibilities.
• Ensure that all departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures as applicable to this position, including completion of required compliance training.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required from an accredited university /college
• 1-2 years of prior internal audit experience in the gaming industry preferred
• Ability to occasionally work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to perform various gaming and operational audit tasks independently
• Ability to secure registration with the Nevada Gaming Control Board
• Active certification in AML, fraud, investigations, criminal justice, or information technology is preferred
• Proficient with computer software, including Microsoft Office software (i.e., Excel, Outlook, and Word), and an intermediate understanding of how to organize and query data. Relational database, advanced internet searching and AML software experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with Team Members, management, and internal and external (e.g., examiners and vendors) guests. Ability to organize, summarize and succinctly communicate the relevancy of findings to management.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, ability to prioritize and efficiently perform multiple tasks in a timely manner. Ability to work independently and in small groups without direct supervision.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The role involves handling sensitive and confidential information, requiring a high level of integrity. Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

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