DescriptionTheKnow Your Customer (KYC) Investigator will be responsible for performing holistic due diligence reviews in support of the Corporate KYC and BSA/AML policies and procedures. You will conduct initial and periodic investigations when certain events occur that may raise the risk profile for certain business relationships. This will include preparing detailed reports of your findings and recommendations and presenting it to the AML Supervisor or Manager for review.
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct initial due diligence reviews of higherrisk business relationships eventdriven due diligence reviews and periodic due diligence reviews including reviewing and researching internet press and public records sources and commercial databases; screening individuals and related parties to identify Politically Exposed Persons OFAC matches and negative news; and reviewing and analyzing internal casino records and information and transaction data from other sources.
- Assist the suspicious activity and due diligence review functions including Compliance the property BSA Officers and gaming operations Corporate Security and Surveillance in routine and complex investigations and in determining whether to recommend filing a SAR and/or whether to take other appropriate action.
- Analyze evaluate and document the results of due diligence reviews and investigations including the conclusions and assessment of the BSA/AML risks; referring internally potentially suspicious activity; escalating to the AML Officer certain due diligence reviews; and recommending other appropriate action.
- Work cooperatively with Compliance the BSA Officers Security and the businesses to evaluate the risks associated with highrisk business relationships including making recommendations with respect to a specific relationship.
- Participate in special AML due diligence reviews investigations and projects as requested. Stay current on legal and regulatory BSA/AML requirements and money laundering trends patterns and methods and the associated BSA/AML risks.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the gaming compliance/investigative field. Knowledge of AML laws and regulations including the BSA customer due diligence enhanced due diligence and the identification investigation and reporting of suspicious activity.
- Experience in U.S. Banking industries KYC and Customer Identification Programs.
- An understanding of money laundering issues trends and schemes and of effective measures to prevent and detect money laundering.
- Strong investigative skills in the money laundering terrorist financing and/or fraud areas.
- The ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
- Strong decision making and analytical abilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to read analyze and interpret gaming statutes rules and regulations.
- Ability to analyze information problems situations and procedures from an operational perspective identify any relevant concerns and formulate or provide input for solutions.
- Ability to manage multifaceted projects to a successful conclusion.
- Ability to read write speak and understand English.
- Ability to respond to inquiries or requests from regulatory agencies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. (Excel Word etc.)
- Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.
DISCLAIMER:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies changes in personnel workload rush jobs or technical developments)