Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior AML Compliance Manager. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The Senior AML Compliance Manager will be responsible for managing the AML departments, execute the business strategy regarding the enhancement and implementation of the Risk Management and Compliance Program (“RMCP”) to manage Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism, Sanctions risks and attend to other required regulatory matters.

With Hollywoodbets You Will:

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in financial services, banking or gambling industry
• 3- 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Computer Literate
• Valid driver’s license
• Own transport

A bonus to have:

• Completed bachelor’s degree in finance, Risk, or related

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

Financial Metrics/ Operational Duties

• Stay abreast of all territory legislation changes.
• Continuously work to execute each territories RMCP and SOP’s to ensure risk is addressed appropriately.
• Understanding and ensure compliance with AML, CFT, and Sanctions obligations, controls, procedures, and regulations.
• Maintenance of risk registers.
• Continuously monitor and interpretation of all guidance notes and notices on regulatory websites.
• Ensure the adequacy and accuracy of transactional and KYC software’s.
• Collaborate between departments to implement effective KYC and AML procedures and ensure integration with business operations.
• Understand all internal and external (regulatory) reporting requirements; and
• Provide Monthly reporting to senior management

People

• Work effectively and efficiently with teams that are committed to organizational goals and initiatives.
• Identification of training as and when needed for team members.
• Adequate recognition of team member efforts and motivation of team members.
• Sustainable morale and team building.
• Monitoring of team member productivity, punctuality, breaks and smoke breaks etc.
• Promotion of a healthy, productive and fair work environment.
• Adhere to the principles of an ethical, honest, transparent, fair work environment
• Communicate in a professional manner.
• Guide, direct and support the AML department.
• Conduct performance review and promote a culture of compliance and integrity within the team.

Compliance, risk and quality

• Creating, maintaining, and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Compliance with health and safety regulations (where applicable).
• Compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and affiliated professional standards.
• Regular risk assessments and maintenance of the risk register for AML risk
• Intense focus on quality with regards to communication, capturing, documentation etc.
• Ensure logical saving of all work, templates, etc. monthly and yearly such that each year’s financial records can withstand scrutiny when enquiries/ investigations/audits take place.
• Produce high quality, neat, logical, succinct, easy to follow, easy to understand, formula linked work/templates/workbooks/financial models/recons/audits - of which is substantiated by facts with no numbers in the formulas.
• Ensure the above (final version) and other documents are chronologically saved/backed up.
• Effectively deal with internal, external, SARS, BEE, and any other auditor/regulatory/oversight body in the normal course of business.
• Report suspicious behavior and fraud findings immediately.
• Promote declaration of all gifts.
• Promote non acceptance of kickbacks. Instances to be reported immediately.
• Promote declaration all conflicts of interest upfront.
• Promote a culture of confidentiality within the business with regards to the protection of personal information.
• Promote the Code of Ethics (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality and Competence).
• Ensure all personal information of employees, customers and suppliers and other stakeholders is not shared and is maintained in a secure environment.
• Stay updated with changes in the relevant industry and changes to relevant Acts/Regulations.

Growth and new markets/ products

• Source new products/innovations/robotics/artificial intelligence/predictive analysis/predictive analytics.
• Development of existing products/software.
• Ensure that measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve short term, medium-term, long-term goals of the broader group.
• Assist with company projects or lead company projects as allocated from time to time.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on industry best practices and regulatory updates.

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Strong communication skills
• Interactive and engaging presentation style
• Ability to facilitate workshops
• High energy level
• Strong sense of personal accountability
• Good sense of customer orientation and service excellence
• Coaching skills
• Training experience
• Strong analytical abilities