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About the role
What are we building?
Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates with passion for learning, operating, and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer’s interaction, experience, behavior, 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 to 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 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Analyst will be an integral part of our International Markets AML Compliance Team, reporting to the regional Senior Financial Crime Manager. The AML Compliance Analyst will review high-risk accounts, transactions, and internal reports escalated by various business lines for consideration of Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings. The AML Compliance Analyst will also submit external SARs and other regulatory reports through the reporting mechanism.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a liaison and AML/CTF advisor to internal Hard Rock Digital departments and teams.
- Reviewing internal Suspicious Activity/Suspicious Transaction/Terrorist Property Reports (SAR/STR/TPRs) raised by employees of SHRD; analyzing and preparing summaries and recommendations for the International Markets MLRO to consider external reporting obligations.
- Creating and filing all regulatory reports, ensuring submission within the legal, regulatory or internally prescribed time frames.
- Assisting in conducting AML/CTF Compliance Monitoring/Quality Assurance reviews across the AML/CTF framework, preparing and presenting detailed reports for the Senior Financial Crime Manager and International Markets MLROs perusal.
- Reviewing high-risk customer accounts/scenarios and preparing Customer Risk Assessments (CRA), summaries and recommendations for the Senior Financial Crime Manager/International Markets MLRO to consider.
- Reviewing potential, and escalating true Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), Adverse Media and Sanctions matches the International Markets MLRO.
- Participating in customer account review committee meetings; assisting with preparing and presenting summaries regarding cases for the committee members review and subsequent actions.
- Liaising with regulators, FIUs and other relevant law enforcement and governmental agencies (“competent bodies”) as and when required.
- To keep abreast of any updates and changes in relation to relevant AML/CTF laws, legislation and industry guidance.
- Assisting in the preparation of, and participating in external audits conducted by third party audit firms and regulators.
- Provide ad hoc and regular reports and updates to the Senior Financial Crime Manager/MLRO periodically and as required.
What are we looking for?
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with a focus on AML/CTF Compliance.
- Minimum of 2 years of Gambling industry experience.
- Experience working in international iGaming markets.
- Experience in the Ontario iGaming market would be beneficial.
- Experience of liaising and working with iGO would be beneficial.
- Experience with drafting FINTRAC reports (CDR's/STR's)
- Knowledge and experience of regulatory reporting in the Ontario iGaming market would be beneficial.
- AML/CTF qualifications necessary (i.e. ICA or CAMS).
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Experienced working collaboratively with internal and external departments/teams.
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
- Flexible work-from-home or office hours
- Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand
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).
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About Hard Rock International
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 265 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock Hotels has been honored with Outstanding Guest Satisfaction and above for four consecutive years among Upper Upscale Hotels in J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study and in 2022, the iconic brand was ranked as the number one brand for the second year in a row. HRI is the first privately-owned gaming company designated U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal for the second year. Hard Rock was also honored as one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, Diversity and New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. In 2021, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos received first place ranking in the Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group for six of the last seven years.
We are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. DE&I aims to address the needs of all team members – including Native Americans, women, LGBTQ+ community, people of color (BIPOC), people with disabilities and military veterans.
Diversity: is the celebration of differences and leveraging those difference to produce stellar results.
Equity: is a process of seeking fairness through deliberate and intentional actions.
Inclusion: is when everyone has the freedom and comfort to express their thoughts, ideas, and opinions in a safe, trusting, and open environment.
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Top Benefits
About the role
What are we building?
Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates with passion for learning, operating, and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer’s interaction, experience, behavior, 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 to 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 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Compliance Analyst will be an integral part of our International Markets AML Compliance Team, reporting to the regional Senior Financial Crime Manager. The AML Compliance Analyst will review high-risk accounts, transactions, and internal reports escalated by various business lines for consideration of Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filings. The AML Compliance Analyst will also submit external SARs and other regulatory reports through the reporting mechanism.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a liaison and AML/CTF advisor to internal Hard Rock Digital departments and teams.
- Reviewing internal Suspicious Activity/Suspicious Transaction/Terrorist Property Reports (SAR/STR/TPRs) raised by employees of SHRD; analyzing and preparing summaries and recommendations for the International Markets MLRO to consider external reporting obligations.
- Creating and filing all regulatory reports, ensuring submission within the legal, regulatory or internally prescribed time frames.
- Assisting in conducting AML/CTF Compliance Monitoring/Quality Assurance reviews across the AML/CTF framework, preparing and presenting detailed reports for the Senior Financial Crime Manager and International Markets MLROs perusal.
- Reviewing high-risk customer accounts/scenarios and preparing Customer Risk Assessments (CRA), summaries and recommendations for the Senior Financial Crime Manager/International Markets MLRO to consider.
- Reviewing potential, and escalating true Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), Adverse Media and Sanctions matches the International Markets MLRO.
- Participating in customer account review committee meetings; assisting with preparing and presenting summaries regarding cases for the committee members review and subsequent actions.
- Liaising with regulators, FIUs and other relevant law enforcement and governmental agencies (“competent bodies”) as and when required.
- To keep abreast of any updates and changes in relation to relevant AML/CTF laws, legislation and industry guidance.
- Assisting in the preparation of, and participating in external audits conducted by third party audit firms and regulators.
- Provide ad hoc and regular reports and updates to the Senior Financial Crime Manager/MLRO periodically and as required.
What are we looking for?
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with a focus on AML/CTF Compliance.
- Minimum of 2 years of Gambling industry experience.
- Experience working in international iGaming markets.
- Experience in the Ontario iGaming market would be beneficial.
- Experience of liaising and working with iGO would be beneficial.
- Experience with drafting FINTRAC reports (CDR's/STR's)
- Knowledge and experience of regulatory reporting in the Ontario iGaming market would be beneficial.
- AML/CTF qualifications necessary (i.e. ICA or CAMS).
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Experienced working collaboratively with internal and external departments/teams.
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
- Flexible work-from-home or office hours
- Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand
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).
Not the right fit? Search for Analyst jobs in Toronto, ON
About Hard Rock International
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 265 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock Hotels has been honored with Outstanding Guest Satisfaction and above for four consecutive years among Upper Upscale Hotels in J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study and in 2022, the iconic brand was ranked as the number one brand for the second year in a row. HRI is the first privately-owned gaming company designated U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal for the second year. Hard Rock was also honored as one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Women, Diversity and New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. In 2021, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos received first place ranking in the Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group for six of the last seven years.
We are committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. DE&I aims to address the needs of all team members – including Native Americans, women, LGBTQ+ community, people of color (BIPOC), people with disabilities and military veterans.
Diversity: is the celebration of differences and leveraging those difference to produce stellar results.
Equity: is a process of seeking fairness through deliberate and intentional actions.
Inclusion: is when everyone has the freedom and comfort to express their thoughts, ideas, and opinions in a safe, trusting, and open environment.