KYC Analyst

BettingJobs is currently working with a well established Sportsbook in Liverpool who are looking to hire a KYC Analyst.

The ideal candidate will have had previous experience working in a similar role in the iGaming industry and possess strong knowledge of AML, Fraud, Responsible Gambling, KYC and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Performing risk assessments of new/current players throughout their customer journey.

• Conducting affordability assessments of new customers and customers who reach financial thresholds

• Ensuring that all tasks performed are in line with the set processes and procedures related to anti-money laundering and Know Your Customer work flows.

• Evaluate and identify suspicious behaviour, investigate and work together with other stakeholders to take the appropriate action according to the levels of risk.

• Work together with internal stakeholders towards ensuring customer activity is in line with the duty of care towards our customers and compliance obligations.

• Help the company fulfil the licensing objectives.

• Review player activity and financials with the aim of minimizing the risks the business is exposed to.

• Serve as an escalation point for Anti Money Laundering related inquiries and perform investigations.

• Assist in the investigation and reporting of Suspicious Transaction Reports, as well as ongoing monitoring and compiling of due diligence documents.

• Document steps taken throughout the investigation process to ensure the activity record is updated and maintained for audit and compliance purposes.

• Assist with the preparation of departmental Management information reports.

• Provide input to the maintenance of the departmental procedures.

• Challenging existing practices and procedures and making recommendations in accordance with industry best practice.

Requirements:

• Experience working in a similar role.

• Knowledge of Gambling legislation within Great Britain.

• Previous experience working in a compliance, fraud/AML related role within the gambling industry.

• Strong working knowledge of SARs, AML and KYC rules and regulations.

• Experience with analysing data/reports/trends.

• Awareness of the principles of risk mitigation, risk management and governance.

• Strong working knowledge of various areas of compliance, including but not limited to, AML, Fraud, Responsible Gambling, KYC and regulatory compliance.

• Competent in Word and Excel