AML Officer, Portuguese Market

PLAY NORTH

AML Officer managing compliance operations in the Portuguese market at Play North, an online casino operator. Handling AML execution and optimizing workflows in a fast-growing environment.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeSliema • 🇲🇹 MaltaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) screening, and Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing within the online gaming industry. Proficient in analyzing transaction behavior and improving AML/CFT policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD)Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) ScreeningSuspicious Activity Report (SAR) FilingAML/CFT RegulationsAnalytical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Due DiligenceSanction ChecksTransaction MonitoringAML PoliciesRegulatory ComplianceReport CompilationCustomer Profile AssessmentOperational Workflow EvaluationAML Tools EvaluationProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-Motivation

Industry Keywords

Online Gaming IndustryAMLCFTPEPSARComplianceTransaction BehaviorRegulatory DeadlinesCross-Functional CollaborationOperational Workflows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct thorough Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on customers
Perform Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and sanction checks
Collaborate with customer service, payments, and other internal teams
Review and analyze alerts from the transaction monitoring system
Assess customer profiles and transaction behavior
Compile detailed reports on investigation findings
Draft, prepare, and handle the submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
Provide recommendations for improvements to AML policies and procedures
Stay abreast of changes in AML/CFT regulations
Evaluate current AML/CFT tools, monitoring systems, and operational workflows
Respond to various AML-related inquiries and tasks
Participate in and lead AML-related projects
Participate in the testing and implementation of new tools or systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in a similar AML/Compliance role
Strong understanding of the online gaming industry
Fluency in Portuguese is a plus but not mandatory
Strong written and spoken English is required
Familiarity with PEP screening, sanction checks, and SAR filing processes
Team player capable of working collaboratively and cross-functionally
Willingness to learn, a "can-do" attitude, and the self-motivation to operate independently without requiring constant oversight
Rigorous with a structured approach to problem-solving
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and meet strict regulatory deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private Health insurance
Wellness allowance up to €600 per year
Employee assistance program with Richmond Foundation
Birthday wishes with something special
Office lunches and daily nibbles such as fresh fruit and healthy snacks
Meal allowance
Lots of great company discounts