AML Specialist (Anti-Money Laundering)

Blaze is a top-tier online casino platform providing fair, engaging, and innovative gaming experiences. We are committed to regulatory compliance and maintaining the highest standards of integrity in our games.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented AML Specialist to support the AML program at our betting company. This role will be instrumental in ensuring the financial integrity of our platform by assisting with transaction monitoring, compliance reviews, and other key AML functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in AML compliance and a desire to learn and grow within the field. Experience in finance or a related field is preferred. You will work closely with the AML team to assess processes, contribute to training initiatives, and help maintain a transparent and trustworthy betting environment. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to our organization's reputation and success.

Key responsibilities:

• AML Framework Ownership: Oversee and maintain the AML/CFT framework for the Brazilian business, ensuring alignment with local regulations and global best practices.
• Risk Assessment & Controls: Conduct and maintain the AML/CFT business risk assessment, developing and implementing appropriate risk-based controls.
• Policy & Procedure Development: Develop and implement AML policies, processes, and procedures that comply with Brazilian money laundering regulations.
• Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR): Make final decisions on all external reporting of suspicious activity.
• High-Risk Customer Management: Approve PEPs (Politically Exposed Persons) and make decisions regarding the continuance of business relationships with higher-risk customers.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide AML subject matter expertise and guidance to the wider Brazil business, collaborating with internal stakeholders (commercial, AFC operations, risk, product, regulatory compliance teams).
• Audit Management: Identify audit requirements and oversee internal/external AML audits, ensuring timely closure of any findings.
• Reporting & Analysis: Standardize reporting requirements, including statistics (SARs, AML closures, etc.) and overall trends and issues for the Brazilian business. Prepare detailed reports on financial activity for management and regulatory authorities.
• Training & Development: Oversee the development and delivery of AML training programs for the Brazilian business.
• Regulatory Liaison: Represent the company at conferences, trade bodies, and with the Brazilian gambling regulator.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with money laundering and terrorist financing behaviors, issues, policies, regulations, criminal typologies, industry best practices, and developing trends in all relevant jurisdictions. Monitor and analyze financial transactions to detect and report suspicious activities.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in financial management or compliance, preferably within the betting or gaming industry.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing an AML/CFT framework, including conducting Business Risk Assessments, developing controls, and embedding them into policy. Experience designing and delivering AML/CFT training programs.
• Extensive AML subject matter expertise and knowledge of best practices. In-depth knowledge of Brazilian AML laws and regulations, including experience dealing with COAF (or its equivalent) and other regulatory authorities. Experience reporting SARs (Suspicious Activity Reports).
• Is fluent in English and Portuguese
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to organize and analyze complex datasets.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Certification or training in anti-money laundering (AML) or financial compliance is highly desirable.
• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the Gambling industry is a plus.
• Is professional, honest, reliable, and organized

• Remote work
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A collaborative environment focused on innovation and compliance.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced industry.
• The chance to work on high-impact projects with cutting-edge technologies.