Job Purpose or Objective(s): The AML/CFT Compliance Specialist must have an advanced understanding of all potential liabilities and work to deter and detect criminal abuse and identify areas where opportunities for improvement exist. 

Schedule: Hybrid, 60% in-office, 40% remote after initial in-office training period, Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Primary Tasks:

Ensure completion of AML/CFT Compliance reports in accurate and timely manner; and conduct quality reviews as needed and ensures resources are responsibly allocated.Ensure all issues of noncompliance and audit finding(s) are continuously monitored and corrective actions are consistently applied across all sites. Oversee and assist with site investigation work. Assess system features/capabilities, data feeds and mapping, appropriate and customized usage, implementation gaps, identification of necessary controls, ensuring alignment to risk appetite, and identifying automated controls/processes.Assess and manage the technologies supporting the AML/CFT Program in collaboration with IT & Operations.Maintain advanced knowledge of BSA, FinCEN, IRS, Federal/State and Indian Gaming Regulations as it relates to AML/CFT compliance and at all times comply with related policies and procedures.Review, investigate, and collaborate with other departments to resolve AML/CFT related issues and maintain all related documents for compliance with BSA, FinCEN, IRS, Federal/State and Indian Gaming Regulations.Perform oversight, audit, and investigations related to patron applications for casino services, system monitoring alerts, and analyze complex data to assist in determining if activity appears suspicious.Draft detailed reports encompassing investigation results that clearly articulate the issues noted and remedial actions to be taken.Associate may be designated as the Lead AML/CFT Compliance Officer and assume daily job responsibilities in the absence of the AML/CFT Regional Compliance Manager.Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field or 4 years of directly related experience.Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.Excellent time management and related organizational skills, including appropriate sense of urgency, a proactive approach, and a suitable ability to anticipate and manage project lifecycle events, issues and obstaclesAbility to work across boundaries to negotiate solutions and interpret matters from the perspective of involved stakeholders.Excellent problem solving, analytical ability.Must act with discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive materials.Seven (7) years of audit, regulatory compliance, risk management, or comparable work experience.Professional certification, Certified Gaming Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (GAMS), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified AML and Fraud Professional (CAFP), or ABA Certificate in BSA and CFT Compliance.

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

Free gym membershipFree access to employee health clinicFree lunch for casino & resort associatesEarned wages access once per week for hourly AssociatesPet insurancePaid vacation / sick timeMedical / Dental / Vision401(K) with company matchCollege tuition reimbursementShort-term disability, long-term disability, and family leaveEmployee assistance programEmployee prescription programCNO Paid Life InsuranceTeladocOn Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)On Site Mammogram ServicesFree diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)Accolade- Concierge Benefits ProgramWellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)Maternity Care Program(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)