Aml Team Leader - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - LeoVegas Group

LeoVegas Group

Verified Company

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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ABOUT THE ROLE

As our AML Team Leader you will inspire individual growth by engaging in regular one-to-one sessions with team members providing feedback to boost performance and foster personal growth.

You will manage operational tasks such as undertake necessary administration work, including customer correspondence and recork-keeping while ensuring smooth operations and attention to detail.

You will also be efficiently assigning daily operational tasks to achieve seamless teamwork and maximum productivity.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Support Operational Duties: Assist the Operations Manager with scheduling, leave requests, sickness reporting, and other operational duties to keep everything running smoothly
Embrace New Challenges: Take on similar ad hoc work as directed by the Manager, contributing to the dynamic and rewarding team environment.
Be the

Reliable Support:
Act as a constant point of reference, offering expert guidance and promptly addressing any queries or escalations made by the team

Exceed Collaboration Expectations: Ensure optimal handling of escalations from various departments, including RFP, RG, CS, Loyalty, Legal, Compliance and Project Management Teams
Empower Proactive Actions: Independently identify suspicious behavior and take decisive action, including account blocking and conducting comprehensive AML checks, as well as flagging highrisk customers to management
Ensure a

Safe Environment:
Escalate any suspicious behavior promptly through established processes, emphasizing the importance of a secure and protected space for our players

Promote Skill Development: Be an expert on firstline routines and payment back offices, coordinating the training of new team members, and continually refining skills to ensure topnotch service
Drive Process Innovation: Collaborate with other Team Leaders to keep policies up to date and introduce new routines and processes based on the evolving needs of the business
Proactive Issue Resolution: Promptly escalate any issues that may impact daily operations to relevant stakeholders, ensuring smooth and effective workflow
Nurture Team Excellence: Work closely with the Knowledge Coordinator to conduct quality checks, measure team performance & SLAs, and identify training opportunities for continuous improvement

OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Critical Thinking: Employing logical and objective reasoning to assess AML risks and make informed decisions.
Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in conducting AML checks and investigations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and external agencies, especially when reporting AML matters
Adaptability: Being flexible in a dynamic regulatory environment and adapting to changes in AML procedures and best practices
Time Management: Efficiently managing workload and meeting deadlines for AML reporting and investigations
Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with AML softwares, JIRA, Tabluea, Zendesk
Organizational Skills: Managing multiple AML cases and documentation while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Legal and

Regulatory Awareness:
Understanding relevant AML laws, gaming regulations, and compliance obligations

Leadership Skills: Demonstrating leadership qualities to guide and mentor AML teams effectively
Report Writing: Preparing clear and concise AML reports for management and regulatory bodies
Customer Service Orientation: Balancing AML compliance with maintaining a positive customer experience
Ethical Conduct: Upholding high ethical standards in handling sensitive AML information and maintaining confidentiality
Continuous Learning: Being proactive in staying updated with AML trends, industry best practices, and emerging threats
Reports to AML Manager

WHO ARE WE?
At the core of LeoVegas Group, is Team Leo.

Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry.

We're a team of over 1400 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 11 offices world-wide.

BENEFITS- A culture and working environment that will allow you reach your full potential Hybrid working policy plus the opportunity to 'Work From any eligible country" for 4 weeks in each year 28 days holiday a year, plus (8) public and bank holidays in England Matched pension contributions up to 6% employee, 6% employer BUPA private healthcare insurance with pre-existing medical conditions included and a cash-back plan towards the cost of routine dental and other treatments An unrivalled Family Leave Policy An unrivalled office environment with free parking and an abundance of drinks and snacks including breakfast each Monday and lunch each Friday (we're feeders, sorry diets Regular team and office socials during the day and