AML Compliance Specialist

Resorts World NYC•New Brunswick, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The AML Compliance Specialist will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing system-generated alerts to provide a comprehensive analysis of player transactional activity. This includes reviewing customer profiles, account documentation, prior reviews, past investigations, and conducting online research. The role involves handling alerts from initial trigger through escalation, working cross-functionally with other departments, and making final SAR determinations. Additionally, the specialist will handle escalations from other teams, conduct internal referral investigations, and support special projects and other Compliance/AML related tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate is passionate about AML/BSA and the casino gaming industry, thrives in a fast-paced and changing environment, and possesses strong analytical and investigation skills.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old
Possess a high school or equivalent diploma or at least 4 years of AML/Compliance experience in the casino industry preferred.
Previous experience in customer verification or transitional activity analysis.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate gaming license through to the New Jersey State Gaming Commission
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical skill set
Good investigation skills, sound judgement and the ability to review and interpret data and gaming activity to make accurate decisions.
The ability to adapt to changing priorities and to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, such as policy and procedure manuals, maintenance instructions, and other related documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from other employees or guests.
Fluency in English required, second language a plus.
Ability to write detailed instructions and correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal, and work with mathematical such as probability and inference.
Ability to create, read and analyze spread sheets of statistical data.
Ability to decipher various reports and maintains reports upon request.

Nice To Haves

4 years of AML/Compliance experience in the casino industry
KYC or Due Diligence experience

Responsibilities

Reviewing and analyzing system-generated alerts to provide a comprehensive analysis of player transactional activity.
Handling alerts from initial trigger through escalation, working cross-functionally with other departments to review or gather data, and final SAR determination.
Handling escalations received from other teams, ensuring they are reviewed, documented, and resolved according to procedures.
Making sound decisions on alerted activity to either clear, escalate, or investigate or route to the appropriate team in line with procedures.
Conducting internal referral derived investigations of player accounts, providing comprehensive review of overall player activity and profiles.
Supporting special projects and other Compliance/AML related tasks as assigned.