Specialist, Compliance (AML)
POSITION SUMMARY
The AML Compliance Specialist performs assigned duties aimed to ensure compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) requirements, and PAGCOR regulations across Mass, VIP/Junket, and Online platforms.
The AML Compliance Specialist executes customer onboarding, periodic reviews, enhanced due diligence (EDD), and sanctions/PEP/negative news screening activities. The role also performs daily transaction monitoring (TM) alert reviews and investigations and supports the preparation and submission of Covered Transaction Reports (CTRs) and Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs).
The AML Compliance Specialist integrates responsibilities across Training & Quality Assurance, Data Analytics, and Generalist Redundancy support. The position is accountable for enhancing staff capability, ensuring compliance quality through systematic reviews, and applying analytics to detect anomalies and improve monitoring efficiency.
QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in AML/CFT compliance, regulatory, risk management, analytics, or internal audit, preferably within financial services, consulting, or the gaming industry.
- Hands-on experience in transaction monitoring, alert investigation, and report preparation (CTR/STR).
- Practical exposure to KYC/CDD/EDD/ODD processes, including sanctions, PEP, and adverse media screening.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct data analysis, typology testing, and reporting in support of compliance functions.
- Experience liaising with regulators (e.g., AMLC, PAGCOR) or preparing for external audits/examinations preferred.
- Employment in the gaming or hospitality industry is advantageous but not required.