AML CFT Compliance Specialist

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Durant, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The AML/CFT Compliance Specialist works to deter and detect criminal abuse, identify opportunities for improvement, and address potential liabilities through AML/CFT oversight and compliance activities. The position reports to the AML/CFT Compliance Specialist and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role oversees compliance reporting, quality reviews, monitoring and remediation of audit findings and noncompliance, site investigations, regulatory documentation, system capabilities and technology supporting the AML/CFT program. It works with IT, Operations, and other departments to address issues, assess controls and system processes, and ensure alignment with applicable risk appetite and regulations. The specialist also performs audits and investigations involving patron applications, monitoring alerts, and complex data; prepares detailed reports of findings and remedial actions; and supports AML/CFT training, testing, and recordkeeping. The description includes requirements and responsibilities concerning BSA/AML compliance, casino operations, regulatory adherence, and training of personnel across relevant departments.

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 perspective of involved stakeholders or partners.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability.
Ability to act with discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive materials.
Professional certification in BSA/AML or related compliance, such as GCP, CAMS, CAFP, or an ABA certificate in BSA and CFT Compliance.
The additional Qualifications section specifies 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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Gaming Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (GAMS), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP), or ABA Certificate in BSA and AML Compliance; the description also permits commitment to complete 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 across sites, and oversee or assist with site investigations.
Review and investigate AML/CFT-related issues with other departments and maintain or verify compliance documents for applicable regulations.
Assess system features and capabilities, data feeds and mapping, usage, implementation gaps, necessary controls, risk alignment, and opportunities for automation.
Assess and manage technologies supporting the AML/CFT Program in collaboration with IT and Operations.
Maintain knowledge of applicable BSA, FinCEN, IRS, Federal/State, 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 describing issues and remedial actions.
Assist with developing AML/CFT training materials; conduct new-hire, refresher, and targeted training; and maintain training and completion records.
Understand system access, functions, and reporting.
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.
Perform oversight, audits, and investigations related to software installation and upgrades.
Perform other duties as assigned.