Anti Money Laundering Officer

Details

Work Location Type:
Hybrid
Office:
Malta
Type of Employment:
Full Time Permanent
Reference Number:
LCR0450

About Kindred

Kindred Group is a digital entertainment pioneer bringing together nine successful online gambling brands, forming one of the largest online gambling groups in the world. Our purpose is to transform gambling by being a trusted source of entertainment that contributes positively to society. Our goal is that 0% revenue is derived from harmful gambling.

Our global team of more than 2000 people represents 60+ nationalities. When you join Kindred, you'll be part of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive team that has your best interest at heart. We are a trusting company that knows the value of a healthy work-life balance. We offer a wide range of benefits, along with an award-winning all-employee share program, which is a great opportunity to share in the company's success.

The Role

As a listed and regulated company, Kindred Group pays great attention to player safety and sustainability. As part of our culture and DNA, we see responsible gambling as a positive business enabler which contributes to a premium user experience in an increasingly regulated industry. Our goal is that zero revenue is derived from harmful gambling by 2023 and to be global leaders in player sustainability.

As an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Officer, you will identify and monitor suspicious activities and transactions, reporting them to the respective authority on behalf of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO). Your knowledge will assist the team in maintaining and building upon a strong anti‐money laundering governance.

What you will do

Prepare AML reports as requested by the MLRO in accordance with KPIs
Evaluate the risks posed by certain clients and follow escalation processes
Provide direction and guidance to Kindred Group's employees on remediation action for high-risk accounts
Ensure timely, efficient reporting of suspicious transactions to relevant authorities on behalf of the MLRO
Ensure that suspicious transaction reporting (STR) is submitted as soon as possible upon termination of investigation
Maintain records including Know Your Customer (KYC) documentation to enable court or police closed accounts to be recovered easily
Execute instructions received from the MLRO, legal counsel and Head of Player Sustainability
Keep up to date with money laundering and terrorist financing issues, including policies, regulations, industry best practice, criminal typologies and developing trends
Implement changes to the sanctions list and any other changes from authorities such as the Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs)
Conduct due diligence on Kindred Group's business partners, such as payment service providers and affiliates
Be aware of the geographical risks of each country to inform, detect and action as required
Assist in the ongoing tuning of our money laundering framework, including monitoring, detection, investigation and the client identification (KYC) process
Working hours 8:00am - 16:00pm any 5 days per week Monday to Sunday

Your experience

Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
Analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
Proven ability to work independently and to liaise with other departments
Experience with AML monitoring and screening (advantage)
Tertiary level education (advantage)
Experience with implementing compliance requirements, policies and procedures (advantage)
All languages will be considered, but a foreign language besides English is an advantage

Our Way Of Working

Our world is hybrid.

A career is not a sprint. It’s a marathon. One of the perks of joining us is that we value you as a person first. Our hybrid world allows you to focus on your goals and responsibilities and lets you self-organise to improve your deliveries and get the work done in your own way.

Application Process

Click on the “Apply Now” button and complete the short web form. Please add your CV and covering letter in English to let us know your motivation for applying and your salary expectation. Our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch soon. Kindred is an equal opportunities employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. As such we oppose all forms of discrimination in the workplace. We create equal opportunities for all our applicants and will treat people equally regardless of and not limited to, gender, ages, disability, race, sexual orientation. We are committed not only to our legal obligations but also to the positive promotion that equal opportunities bring to our operations as set out in our sustainability framework. Kindred has an ESG rating of AAA by MCSI.