Gaming Finance/KYC Team Lead

Virgin Bet; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online betting company in Cape Town is seeking a Gaming Finance/KYC Team Leader to manage the gaming finance team and ensure strict compliance with AML/KYC policies. The role requires a strong understanding of fraud prevention and risk assessment in the online gaming sector. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, while enjoying a vibrant work culture with perks like discretionary bonuses and medical aid.

Benefits

Discretionary Company Performance bonus

Discovery Medical Aid

Thursday drinks in the office

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of KYC and Anti-Money Laundering methods.
• Ability to identify risks and escalate suspicious activities.
• Familiarity with industry licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the SA Gaming Finance team.
• Ensure compliance with financial and operational policies.
• Conduct monthly audits of the department's service.

Skills

Understanding of AML/KYC legislation

Knowledge of Fraud prevention

Risk assessment abilities

Job description

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Working Pattern: Must be willing to work shifts, weekends and holidays.

Welcome to Virgin Bet, where innovation meets excitement in the heart of Cape Town! As a proud member of the LiveScore Group, Virgin Bet is on an exhilarating journey to redefine the world of online betting. With our new office opening in Cape Town, we’re excited to expand our vibrant team and bring our exceptional services to new heights. Virgin Bet thrives on providing an unparalleled betting experience that combines cutting-edge technology with a passion for sports. Our culture is built on collaboration, creativity, and diversity, fostering an environment where every employee can make their mark while enjoying the thrill of the game. Join us as we embrace the dynamic spirit of Cape Town and contribute to a brand that pushes boundaries and champions innovation. If you’re ready to embark on an adventure with us, we can’t wait to meet you and see how you can help us shape the future of Virgin Bet!

Role

The Gaming Finance/KYC Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that the KPIs, objectives and targets of the business are met (and, where possible, exceeded), through the effective leadership and development of the team for which they are accountable. The team leader for this area should possess an in-depth understanding of Fraud & Payments, as well as National Gaming Board KYC and AML requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and supervising the SA Gaming Finance team activity
• Ensure that financial and compliance policies and risks to the business are adhered to and minimised
• Contribute to the development of the Fraud Risk & KYC policies, products and services.
• Ensuring that member identification documentation is collected and processed within the agreed SLA
• Monitoring productivity levels to ensure KPI’s are met and optimised
• Support, coach and develop the GF/KYC Agents to achieve business targets and objectives
• Training of new team members, allocating tasks and workloads
• Ensure monthly 1-2-1’s and team meetings are effectively and fairly conducted and accurately documented
• Using the company review and development discussion (RADD) policy and support the GF team
• Ensure a monthly audit of the department service is carried out
• Produce a monthly report to be circulated to the Gaming Finance Operations Manager, ahead of the operating board highlighting any significant operational issues and residual risks including a weekly at a glance updates and risk statements.

Key Skills and Experience

• Understanding and familiar with AML / KYC legislation and industry licensing requirements and all relevant technical, operating standards and expectations as defined by the group
• In-depth knowledge of KYC, Anti-Money Laundering methods and AML Enhanced Due Diligence investigation techniques
• Knowledge of Fraud prevention, detection and investigation
• Ability to identify risk and escalate matters containing potentially suspicious activities or policy violations, or matters that may pose a higher risk to the group
• Key understanding and risk assessment of group products and services within the online gaming environment

What can we offer?

• Discretionary Company Performance bonus
• Discovery Medical Aid
• Thursday drinks in the office and regular socials