Job Description
MLRO shall act as a Money Laundering Reporting Officer per the requirements set in the applicable law in Malta as well as cooperate with other MLROs and compliance operational specialists on a group level.
In cooperation with the local MLROs, CRM, Customer Support, IT and products owners, the person shall create, enrich and maintain AML / CTF compliance operations. The person shall be doing operational work (includes sending notices to the Maltese Financial Intelligence Unit) as well as act as a tutor for compliance operations specialists or other related roles.
MLRO is expected to outline the gaps in existing policy framework, processes, and instructions, to ensure legality, efficiency and unification of the above across different countries. MLRO is expected to take ownership and responsibility of AML topics in the company.
Key Job Functions
- Execute Compliance operations in person and monitor day-to-day operation of the AML / CTF and the respective policies;
- Execute daily compliance tasks, such as risk-based monitoring, due diligence and alerts;
- Serve as AML / CTF contact person of Casino Malta LTD to Maltese Financial Intelligence Unit and execute duties of the AML / CTF contact person as per applicable legislation and internal policies;
- Coordinate and respond to any reasonable request for information made by the law enforcement bodies,
operating as the “owner” of the AML / CTF area in the company and country; - Be actively involved in development of technical tools for Compliance and AML functions and compliance-related processes;
- Ensure appropriate functioning of internal suspicious activity reporting (internal SAR), unusual transactions reporting, and assets freeze procedure;
- Be involved in establishing the basis on which a risk-based approach to the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing is put into practice;
- Maintain and deliver required information to the management and the authorities;
- Organize and make presentations (including well-reasoned proposals regarding customers) in decision-making organs;
- Advise employees and management on AML / CTF matters.
Mandatory Skills and Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years experience as MLRO is mandatory;
- B.A. or equivalent (preferably in Law or in Economics);
- Previous work experience in Compliance / AML / CTF, preferably in Finance, Fintech or Gambling industries;
- Fluent working proficiency in English and in official language;
- Ability to be strategic partner for business;
- Ability to set priorities, take responsibility and manage tasks independently;
- Ability to challenge other teams, such as operations or IT;
- Attention to details;
- Good analytical skills;
- Exceptional communication skills;
- Keenness to learn and develop during the whole employment period.
