Aml Specialist

Summary

Join Blaze, a leading online casino platform, as our dedicated AML Specialist! You will play a crucial role in maintaining the financial integrity of our platform by overseeing and maintaining the AML/CFT framework for our Brazilian operations. This involves conducting risk assessments, developing policies and procedures, handling suspicious activity reporting, managing high-risk customers, and providing subject matter expertise. You will collaborate with various internal teams and external regulatory authorities. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and communication skills, along with extensive AML experience within the betting or gaming industry. This position offers remote work, competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in financial management or compliance, preferably within the betting or gaming industry
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing an AML/CFT framework, including conducting Business Risk Assessments, developing controls, and embedding them into policy
• Experience designing and delivering AML/CFT training programs
• Extensive AML subject matter expertise and knowledge of best practices
• In-depth knowledge of Brazilian AML laws and regulations, including experience dealing with COAF (or its equivalent) and other regulatory authorities
• Experience reporting SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports)
• Is fluent in English and Portuguese
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to organize and analyze complex datasets
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle sensitive information with discretion

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the AML/CFT framework for the Brazilian business, ensuring alignment with local regulations and global best practices
• Conduct and maintain the AML/CFT business risk assessment, developing and implementing appropriate risk-based controls
• Develop and implement AML policies, processes, and procedures that comply with Brazilian money laundering regulations
• Make final decisions on all external reporting of suspicious activity
• Approve PEPs (Politically Exposed Persons) and make decisions regarding the continuance of business relationships with higher-risk customers
• Provide AML subject matter expertise and guidance to the wider Brazil business, collaborating with internal stakeholders (commercial, AFC operations, risk, product, regulatory compliance teams)
• Identify audit requirements and oversee internal/external AML audits, ensuring timely closure of any findings
• Standardize reporting requirements, including statistics (SARs, AML closures, etc.) and overall trends and issues for the Brazilian business. Prepare detailed reports on financial activity for management and regulatory authorities
• Oversee the development and delivery of AML training programs for the Brazilian business
• Represent the company at conferences, trade bodies, and with the Brazilian gambling regulator
• Stay current with money laundering and terrorist financing behaviors, issues, policies, regulations, criminal typologies, industry best practices, and developing trends in all relevant jurisdictions. Monitor and analyze financial transactions to detect and report suspicious activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Certification or training in anti-money laundering (AML) or financial compliance
• Knowledge of the Gambling industry
• Is professional, honest, reliable, and organized

Benefits

• Remote work
• Competitive salary and benefits
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and compliance
• Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced industry
• The chance to work on high-impact projects with cutting-edge technologies