Senior AFC Analyst at Midnite

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Anti-Money Laundering, Enhanced Due Diligence, Financial Crime Investigations, Risk Assessments, Source of Funds, Source of Wealth, Bank Statement Analysis, Suspicious Activity Reports, Team Collaboration, Training, Coaching, Attention to Detail, Analytical Mindset, Communication, Process Improvement, Emerging Risks

Industry

Gambling Facilities and Casinos

Description

Office Location: Century City, Cape Town, South Africa In Office Requirement: In-office Working Pattern: You will work five days a week with the typical work hours scheduled for shifts between 0700-2100 BST Monday through Sunday Why Midnite? Midnite is a next-generation betting platform that is built for today’s fandom. We are a collective of engineers and designers who all share a passion for building the best sportsbook & casino experience possible, allowing our fans to feel closer to the games they love through the rush of winning money. Unlike the alternatives, Midnite doesn't feel like a website built two decades ago. Instead, it's a cutting-edge creation, designed and constructed from the ground up with the latest technologies. Crafting an experience that's truly intuitive, immersive, and immediately understandable is no walk in the park, but we thrive on the challenge. We believe we're on the brink of creating something truly awesome. What will you do? As a Senior Anti-Financial Crime Analyst, you will play a key role in protecting the business from financial crime risks, whilst also holding a supervisory position within Operational Compliance - supporting the Anti-Financial Crime Team Leaders and working directly with our Key Accounts team. This role involves identifying, investigating, and mitigating threats related to money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, and other forms of criminal activity. You'll be responsible for conducting complex investigations on high-risk customers, supporting ongoing risk assessments, mentoring junior analysts & providing support in the day-to-day running of AFC operations. How will you do it? The role consists of the following responsibilities (this is not an exhaustive list); Conducting in-depth EDD reviews on high-risk customers, focusing on Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) validation Analysing bank statements and supporting documents to identify potential AML, fraud, or AFC risk indicators Escalating and dealing with escalations around suspicious activity and preparing SAR/STRs in line with internal policy and regulatory expectations Collaborating and training other AFC team members to strengthen controls and improve processes Supporting the planning functions to manage the day-to-day operation to ensure BAU tasks are completed efficiently through task list management and organising the team Keeping up to date with emerging risk typologies, especially those relevant to online gambling Interact with customers (inbound and outbound) via calls, chats, and emails Supporting management on the performance management of the team through upskilling, training, quality checks, coaching and sharing best practice with the wider team Requirements Minimum 1 year experience in Anti-Money Laundering, Enhanced Due Diligence, or financial crime investigations Foundational understanding of UK Money Laundering Regulations and Gambling Commission requirements Experience reviewing customer accounts and applying risk based assessments and controls Previous experience operating within a regulated environment, ideally within iGaming, gambling, or financial services Strong capability in conducting Source of Funds and Source of Wealth assessments Proven ability to analyse bank statements and complex financial documentation to identify risk indicators Experience preparing clear, accurate, and well reasoned Suspicious Activity Reports or Suspicious Transaction Reports Demonstrated ability to identify financial crime typologies, red flags, and emerging risks Strong attention to detail with a structured, analytical mindset and sound judgement under pressure Clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal, with a proactive approach to improving processes and controls At Midnite, we’re committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone. We actively strive to build balanced teams that reflect the diversity of our communities, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders. We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure you feel comfortable and set up for success.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Anti-Financial Crime Analyst, you will identify, investigate, and mitigate financial crime risks while supervising the Anti-Financial Crime Team. Your role includes conducting complex investigations on high-risk customers and supporting ongoing risk assessments.