Senior Analyst - AML

What are we building?

Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social casino company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates passion for learning, operating, and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer’s interaction, experience, behaviour, and insight and strive to ensure we’re always acting authentically.

Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the new Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We’re taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space — ready to join us?

What’s the position?

Our Senior Anti-Money laundering (AML) Analyst will be an integral part of our Operations Risk team. The Senior AML Analyst will primarily provide timely review of complex AML investigations, alerts and provide comprehensively documented conclusions in support of actions taken in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures. The Senior Analyst will also support us in preparing or enhancing our departmental policies and procedures, support us in responding to Audit and Regulatory inquiries and serve as a team lead for the AML Unit.

In addition, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing system generated alerts to provide a comprehensive analysis of player transactional activity. Including but not limited to, reviewing customer profiles, prior reviews, past investigations, account documentation and online research.

• Make sound decisions on alerted transactional activity to either clear the activity, investigate further, and/or escalate for suspicious activity reporting.

• Provide guidance to peers and support the unit’s management team with administrative functions.

• Perform in-depth high risk and complex AML investigations and prepare comprehensive investigative summaries.

• Prepare internal unusual incident reports and if necessary Suspicious Activity Reports.

• Review and perform Enhanced Due Diligence, adverse media searches and review affordability documentation including but not limited to source of income and source of wealth documentation; when applicable.

• Perform OFAC clearing for potential matches identified.

• Maintain knowledge of regulatory changes and emerging risks and trends to pivot rapidly.

• Assists with quality assurance across alerts, investigations, and escalations.

• Provides training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing for Analysts.

• Assists with audit requests and ensures documentation meets compliance standards.

• Conducts case assignments and workload balancing within the team.

• Acts as a bridge between Analysts and Management, ensuring investigative rigor, consistency, and escalation accuracy.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual who has:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• SAR Writing experience

• CDD/KYC/CIP Experience

• The role is best suited for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with a passion for the AML/BSA, sports and casino gaming industries.

The ideal candidate will have:

• As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment.

• Bachelor’s Degree or at least 4 years of AML/BSA/Fraud experience in the Bank or Casino Industry

• Good investigation skills, sound judgement and the ability to review and interpret data and activity in order to make accurate decisions and identify patterns indicative of illicit activities.

• Excellent leadership skills with exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).Knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations of the gaming industry.

• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

• Previous experience in customer verification, KYC or affordability/due diligence would be preferred but not essential.

• Ability to work weekends, and holidays.

What’s in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:

• Competitive pay and benefits

• Flexible vacation allowance

• Start-up culture backed by a secure, global brand.

• Opportunity to shape and develop risk-based AML monitoring strategies, processes and create a best-in-class customer experience for the Hard Rock Digital community.
  

Roster of Uniques

We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where regardless of background or beliefs you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you (we are an equal opportunity employer).