Analyst II Financial Investigations

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Job Profile Title:

Analyst II Financial Investigations

Job Code:

10632-10

Profile Title:

10632-10 Analyst II Financial Investigations

Grade / Band:

09

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

The primary responsibility of the Financial Investigations Analyst is to become an integral resource for the MGM Resorts community as it relates to adherence to the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) laws and regulations.  Under the direction of Compliance management, the Financial Investigations Analyst is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to the Company's policies as well as federal/state regulatory requirements, with a focus on comprehensive AML/BSA investigations and Know-Your-Customer (KYC) reviews.  The Financial Investigations Analyst is responsible for conducting due diligence reviews on casino customers to identify potential Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Source of Funds (SOF) concerns that may present a legal, regulatory, or reputational risk to the Company.

Perform investigations utilizing all available information and resources to assess and analyze records relating to negative news such as criminal arrests, indictments, convictions, civil litigation, regulatory actions and bankruptcies

Validate business ownership, property ownership, proprietary Company records, and related information to ascertain customer's Source of Funds (SOF)/Source of Wealth (SOW)

Use critical thinking skills to draw a conclusion on whether a customer's SOF/SOW is commensurate with their overall gaming activity

Evaluate any potential suspicious activity and/or money laundering risks posed by a customer and draft Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) narratives to clearly describe the investigation results to management

Conduct thorough and timely investigations and demonstrate findings to Compliance management

Establish and maintain working relationships with all levels of staff in the Compliance Department and with operational departments

Directly communicate with customers, marketing executives, operations staff, and senior management to request information to satisfy AML/BSA compliance requirements

Maintain a current knowledge of the Bank Secrecy Act and related anti-money laundering and OFAC regulations. Maintain strict confidentiality

Assists in subpoena production for the department as directed by Compliance management

Attend all scheduled training and staff meetings and conferences

Adapt quickly and effectively to procedural changes and new system implementations

Any additional job duties as deemed necessary and assigned by Compliance management

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Required

2+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Required

Three (3) years audit experience in related field

Preferred

Experience working in similar resort/gaming environment

Preferred

Ability to reason logically and creatively and use a variety of analytical techniques to resolve issues in a timely manner

Knowledgeable in the subject matter of CFR Chapter X (Title 31) and Title 26, Regulation 22 reporting requirements and related Bank Secrecy Act Regulations

Understands casino operations including, but not limited to Table Games, Slots, Race and Sports and Cage departments

Ability to learn various computer systems quickly

Able to make decisions and work independently

Proficient with Microsoft Suite products

Excellent organizational skills to function reasonably under time constraints and within established deadlines with attention to detail

Must be able to manage numerous projects simultaneously at various stages of development

Must have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business partners

Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all business contacts

Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.

Professional appearance and demeanor.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Balancing

X

Bending

X

Carrying __pounds

X

40

Clear speech - simple

Clear speech - complex

X

Climbing

Crawling

Crouching

Distant vision

X

Driving - auto/van

X

Driving - limousine

Flexibility - upper body

Flexibility - lower body

Hearing/Listening

X

Kneeling

Lifting __pounds

X

40

Near vision

Normal vision

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Reaching

X

Sitting

X

Standing - 5 hours minimum

X

Stooping

Typing __w.p.m.

X

Walking

X

Communication - verbal

X

Communication - written

X

Confined area

Contacts - works alone

X

Contacts - works around others

X

Contacts - works with others

X

Exposure to dust / dirt

Exposure to fumes / odors

Extreme cold

Extreme heat

Fast pace

X

Hazardous conditions - Chemicals

Hazardous conditions - high structures

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

Indoors

X

Noise levels - low to moderate

X

Noise levels - low to high

Office conditions

X

Outdoors

Restricted area

Shifts

Smoke

X

__% Travel

Vibration

Wet/Humid

Live Stream/ Video Recording

Analytical

X

Clerical

X

Comprehension

X

Crisis incidents

X

Customer service

X

Decision making

X

Fatigue

X

High pressure

X

Judgment

X

Long hours

X

Math skills - advance

X

Math skills - basic

X

Memorization

X

Organization

X

Perception

X

Reading - simple

X

Reading - complex

X

Repetition

X

Safety hazards

Tight deadlines

X

Working conditions

X

Writing - simple

X

Writing - complex

X