The Client:
Our client OPAP, a leading gaming company in Greece and Cyprus and one of the most renowned in its industry worldwide is expanding its operations in Cyprus and is looking to recruit an AML Specialist.
The Position:
The AML Specialist will be a part of the Finance & Administration team and will report to the AML Manager. The position's basic vision is to conduct checks and investigations as per the AML / CTF standards for the efficient identification and monitoring of suspicious betting behavior and transactions in Group OPAP and execute data validation of the winning certifications applications
Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitors and reviews AML / Antifraud / KYC activities delivered by the vendors (daily)
Keeps up to date with the changes in the regulatory and legal framework, and assesses their impact to the AML processes and standards
Detects areas that may impact the AML system, typology and process accuracy and proposes improvements to increase compliance with the regulatory framework
Performs AML risk review / assessments and questionaries
Prepares reports to be submitted to the relevant authorities in line with the requirements and the deadlines
Prepares the annual AML report
Reviews and validates compliance with Regulatory and Corporate standards
Supports AML Manager regarding the submission to the National Betting Authority, of any material with AML & RG
Acts as the liaison with Corporate on Legal and Regulatory issues
Maintains records for the Safer Gambling promotion and provision of support to all teams for the accurate execution
Reviews and evaluates suspicious transactions and activities (daily)
Prepares high-quality suspicious transaction reports for the authorities concerned
Prepares material requested by OPAP Group of Companies
Responds to ad-hoc assignments to meet business needs that are not specifically or previously described and are related to the content of current job and the personal skills and capabilities
Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance/Banking, Law or equivalent business studies
3-5 years of relevant working experience in a similar role
AML or related certificate will be considered an advantage. eg CySEC AML Compliance Certificate, CySEC Advance Certificate
Excellent analytical and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Effective time management skills and strong attention to detail.
Strong sense of professionalism and integrity.
Excellent command of the Greek and English languages, both verbal and written.
Excellent Computer literacy (Microsoft Office applications).
Location:
The position is for the OPAP's offices in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Remuneration:
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate based on qualifications and experience.
Apply now in strict confidence.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.