KYC Investigator - Corporate (Las Vegas)

Know Your Customer (KYC) Investigator 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Know Your Customer (KYC) Investigator will be responsible for performing holistic due diligence reviews in support of the Corporate KYC and BSA/AML policies and procedures. You will conduct initial and periodic investigations when certain events occur that may raise the risk profile for certain business relationships. This will include preparing detailed reports of your findings and recommendations and presenting it to the AML Manager for review. 

DIRECTLY SUPERVISES (PLEASE LIST POSITION TITLES): 

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KEY JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Conduct initial due diligence reviews of higher-risk business relationships, event-driven due diligence reviews, and periodic due diligence reviews, including reviewing and researching internet, press, and public records sources and commercial databases; screening individuals and related parties to identify Politically Exposed Persons, OFAC matches and negative news; and reviewing and analyzing internal casino records and information and transaction data from other sources.
• Assist the suspicious activity and due diligence review functions, including Compliance, the property BSA Officers and gaming operations, Corporate Security, and Surveillance, in routine and complex investigations and in determining whether to recommend filing a SAR and/or whether to take other appropriate action.
• Analyze, evaluate and document the results of due diligence reviews and investigations, including the conclusions and assessment of the BSA/AML risks; referring internally potentially suspicious activity; escalating to the AML Officer certain due diligence reviews; and recommending other appropriate action.
• Work cooperatively with Compliance, the BSA Officers, Security, and the businesses to evaluate the risks associated with high-risk business relationships, including making recommendations with respect to a specific relationship.
• Participate in special AML due diligence reviews, investigations, and projects, as requested. Stay current on legal and regulatory BSA/AML requirements and money laundering trends, patterns and methods and the associated BSA/AML risks.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:   

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the gaming compliance/investigative field. Knowledge of AML laws and regulations, including the BSA, customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, and the identification, investigation and reporting of suspicious activity.
• Experience in U.S. Banking industries KYC and Customer Identification Programs.
• An understanding of money laundering issues, trends and schemes, and of effective measures to prevent and detect money laundering.
• Strong investigative skills in the money laundering, terrorist financing and/or fraud areas.
• The ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong decision making and analytical abilities. 

DISCLAIMER:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.  While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments).

Qualifications:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret gaming statutes, rules, and regulations.  Ability to analyze information, problems, situations, and procedures from an operational perspective, identify any relevant concerns, and formulate or provide input for solutions. Ability to manage multi-faceted projects to a successful conclusion. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.  Ability to respond to inquiries or requests from regulatory agencies.   Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.  (Excel, Word, etc.) Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.   

At Caesars Entertainment, Inc., our Team Members create the extraordinary. We are the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment has grown through the development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Our resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. We focus on building loyalty and value with our guests through a combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technological leadership. The company is committed to its Team Members, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework.  

Our Caesars family is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. We take great pride in living these values – Together We Win, All In On Service and Blaze the Trail – every day. Our mission, “Create the Extraordinary”. Our vision, “Create spectacular worlds. That immerse, inspire and connect you. We don’t perform magic; we create it with excellence. #WeAreCaesars”.  If you are ready to create some magic, we invite you to explore our dynamic, yet unique, career opportunities.