AML Investigator

MGM Resorts International • Las Vegas, NV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the AML Investigator is to become an integral resource for the MGM Resorts community as it relates to adherence to the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) laws and regulations. Under the direction of Compliance management, the AML Investigator is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to the Company's policies as well as federal/state regulatory requirements, with a focus on comprehensive AML/BSA investigations and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) reviews. The AML Investigator is responsible for conducting due diligence reviews on casino customers to identify potential Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Source of Funds (SOF) concerns that may present a legal, regulatory, or reputational risk to the Company.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• At least two (2) years of prior relevant experience
• Prior experience within Audit or related field

Responsibilities

• Perform investigations utilizing all available information and resources to assess and analyze records relating to negative news such as criminal arrests, indictments, convictions, civil litigation, regulatory actions and bankruptcies
• Validate business ownership, property ownership, proprietary Company records, and related information to ascertain customer's Source of Funds (SOF)/Source of Wealth (SOW)
• Use critical thinking skills to draw a conclusion on whether a customer's SOF/SOW is commensurate with their overall gaming activity
• Evaluate any potential suspicious activity and /or money laundering risks posed by a customer and draft Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) narratives to clearly describe the investigation results to management
• Conduct thorough and timely investigations and demonstrate findings to Compliance management
• Establish and maintain working relationships with all levels of staff in the Compliance Department and with operational departments
• Directly communicate with customers, marketing executives, operations staff, and senior management to request information to satisfy AML/BSA compliance requirements
• Maintain a current knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act and related anti-money laundering and OFAC regulations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Assists in subpoena production for the department as directed by Compliance management
• Attend all scheduled training and staff meetings and conferences
• Adapt quickly and effectively to procedural changes and new system implementations
• Any additional job duties as deemed necessary and assigned by Compliance management

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees).
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
• Free meals in our employee dining room.
• Free parking on and off shift.
• Healthcare, financial, and time off benefits.
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED