AML Officer - UK

Location Leeds, UK Contract type Full-time Hours 35 Are you diligent and persistent, with an investigative mind-set and able to manage internal and external stakeholders in an engaging and professional manner? If so we have the perfect role for you! As an AML Officer, based in Leeds you'll engage directly with the financial intelligence units in the UK and in Gibraltar, predominantly to provide reports where there is a suspicion of criminal activity.
About Us
The Group's mission is to lead the gambling world in creating the best betting and gaming experiences, bringing unrivalled moments of excitement to people's day-to-day lives. It achieves this by developing state-of-the-art technology and content-rich products that provide fun, fair and safe betting and gaming entertainment to customers worldwide.
Your role in the team
You'll manage requests for information and assistance from financial intelligence units as well as the wider law enforcement community in both the UK and Gibraltar and will act as a support function for internal stakeholders, as an authority on process or procedural matters relating to AML.
You'll carry out risk assessments, administration and triage of all internal suspicious activity reports (iSARs) and review transactional activity relating to 888 William Hill UK (Online & Retail) You'll conduct screening monitoring (PEP, SIP & Sanction) and action accordingly.
You'll also:

• Work and liaise with several different teams within Compliance, Security, Fraud and Risk

• Provide training and guidance to all business areas on AML and CTF risk, in addition to identifying process improvements and changes to existing business practice in respect of our AML and CTF framework

• Assist with any other ad-hoc tasks.

What we'd love to see from you

• You'll be numerate and articulate, with good attention to detail with the ability to deliver concise and intelligible written reports using Microsoft Office package
• Analytical, and capable of interpreting the underlying behaviours behind large volumes of data.
• Knowledgeable about 888 William Hill products and services, and conversant with applicable Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing law and regulation
• Excellent communication skills and an approachable outlook
• Understanding of the gambling industry would be an advantage.

What we offer
We have welcomed our teams back to the office and have a balanced approach to office and home working. Our employees have the opportunity to work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch up!
We’ll welcome you on-board with 25 days' holiday (not to mention 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday), a rewarding bonus scheme, healthcare and an attractive pension package.
888 William Hill in Leeds

Our Leeds office sits right in the middle of the creative heart of the UK. Leeds itself is a buzzy, busy place to work and live. A hub for tech, digital and gaming companies – there’s also five universities right on our doorstep. And away from work, we’re in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales and of course have got a competitive sports scene with Leeds United and Yorkshire Cricket and Rugby just up the road in Headingley.