AML/CFT Compliance Specialist

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Durant, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The AML/CFT Compliance Specialist helps deter and detect criminal abuse, identify potential liabilities, and find opportunities for program improvement. The role is based at the Durant Headquarters and reports to an AML/CFT Compliance Specialist. The position supports AML/CFT and BSA/AML compliance across sites by reviewing reports, monitoring audit findings and corrective actions, investigating issues, maintaining regulatory documentation, and collaborating with other departments. It also evaluates AML/CFT systems, data feeds, controls, technology, and processes in partnership with IT and Operations. The specialist conducts oversight and investigations involving casino-service applications and system alerts, analyzes complex data for potentially suspicious activity, and prepares detailed reports describing findings and corrective actions. The role also assists with developing and delivering new-hire, refresher, and targeted training, maintains training records, and supports assessment of personnel knowledge. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or four years of directly related experience.
Seven years of audit, regulatory compliance, risk management, or comparable work experience, as stated in the Requirements section.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, including urgency, a proactive approach, and the ability to anticipate and manage project lifecycle events, issues, and obstacles.
Ability to work across boundaries to negotiate solutions and interpret matters from the perspectives of stakeholders.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability.
Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive materials.
Professional certification in BSA/AML gaming compliance, such as GCP, CAMS, CAFP, or an ABA Certificate in BSA and CFT Compliance.
The posting also lists alternate qualifications: a bachelor’s degree and two years of audit, regulatory compliance, risk management, or comparable experience; or six years of directly related experience in lieu of education.
The alternate qualifications list GAMS, CAMS, CAFP, or an ABA Certificate in BSA and AML Compliance, or commitment to complete a certification within one year.

Responsibilities

Complete AML/CFT compliance reports accurately and on time; conduct quality reviews and ensure resources are responsibly allocated.
Monitor noncompliance issues and audit findings, ensure corrective actions are applied consistently across sites, and oversee or assist with site investigations.
Review and investigate AML/CFT-related issues with other departments and maintain documentation required for compliance with BSA, FinCEN, IRS, federal and state requirements, and Indian Gaming Regulations.
Assess system features and capabilities, data feeds and mapping, customized use, implementation gaps, required controls, alignment with risk appetite, and opportunities for automated controls and processes.
Assess and manage technologies supporting the AML/CFT Program in collaboration with IT and Operations.
Maintain knowledge of applicable BSA, FinCEN, IRS, federal and state requirements, and Indian Gaming Regulations, and comply with related policies and procedures.
Conduct oversight, audits, and investigations involving patron applications for casino services and system-monitoring alerts; analyze complex data to help determine whether activity appears suspicious.
Draft detailed investigation reports that clearly describe issues and remedial actions.
Assist in developing AML/CFT training materials; conduct new-hire, refresher, and targeted training; and maintain accurate training and completion records.
Coordinate required BSA/AML training, testing, and retesting with department trainers for relevant departments, including Slot, Table Games, Cage, Audit, and Security.
Assess personnel knowledge through interviews, testing, scenarios, and other techniques.
Review system access and functions, including system reporting; oversee or investigate software installations and upgrades.
Perform other duties as assigned.