AML Operations Analyst
The AML Operations Analyst will be dealing with Integrity and Anti-Money Laundering / Counter Financing of Terrorism (“AML/CFT”) matters on a daily basis. This role involves assessing and investigating AML reports related to potentially suspicious activity or transactions. The analyst will perform quality control on alerts generated by the company’s PEPs, sanctions, and watchlist screening processes.
Support will be provided for Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for high-risk clients by reviewing documentation and flagging issues. Regular, risk-based client/player reviews will be conducted in line with internal policies. The role also includes reviewing internal Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and escalating cases as necessary.
Responsibilities extend to compiling and preparing information for the submission of STRs/SARs and other regulatory reports, following local regulations. Collaboration with other departments and external stakeholders to gather information and support AML processes is essential. The analyst will provide general support for investigations, daily AML operations, and training colleagues on AML procedures. Assistance with AML law updates and regulatory guidance may be required, under the direction of the Regional Team Lead. Support to the Regional Team Lead on tasks or projects will also be part of the role.
- Assess and investigate AML reports related to potentially suspicious activity or transactions.
- Perform quality control on alerts generated by the company’s PEPs, sanctions, and watchlist screening processes.
- Support Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews for high-risk clients by reviewing documentation and flagging issues.
- Conduct regular, risk-based client/player reviews in line with internal policies.
- Review internal Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and escalate cases as necessary.
- Compile and prepare information for submission of STRs/SARs and other regulatory reports, following local regulations.
- Collaborate with other departments and external stakeholders to gather information and support AML processes.
- Provide general support for investigations, daily AML operations, and training colleagues on AML procedures.
- Assist with AML law updates and regulatory guidance if needed, under the direction of the Regional Team Lead.
- Provide support to the Regional Team Lead on tasks or projects as required.
- 3-5 years of previous AML/Compliance experience (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Law / Finance / Compliance or a related field (required)
- Relevant Master’s Degree is a plus (nice-to-have)
- Excellent knowledge of standard AML requirements (required)
- Strong analytical and investigative skills with an attention to detail (required)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (required)
- Ability to manage workload effectively and in a timely manner (required)
- Fluency in English (required)
- Knowledge of the Gaming industry (required)
- Previous experience in AML, Risk, Payments, KYC or Compliance functions (preferred)
- Knowledge of AML-related processes, including KYC/CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring or sanctions (preferred)
Kaizen Gaming is one of Europe's fastest-growing GameTech companies, operating the Betano and Stoiximan sports-betting and online-casino brands. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Athens, Greece, with a major operational hub in Malta, it serves more than 13 million customers across 19 markets in Europe, the Americas and Africa. The company builds its own technology, combining sportsbook, live betting and casino products. Its flagship Betano brand has grown internationally through sponsorships including UEFA competitions and major football clubs.