KYC & EDD Analyst

• Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) Investigations
  
• Conduct thorough reviews of high-risk customers, including Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), sanctioned individuals,
  foreign players, and customers with adverse media hits.
  
• Request, collect, and analyze Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) documentation to establish legitimacy
  of customer transactions.
  
• Perform sanctions screening, PEP checks, and adverse media reviews using internal tools and third-party databases.
  
  
• KYC & Onboarding Reviews
  
• Support the customer onboarding process by performing risk-based KYC/CDD checks.
  
• Ensure all government-issued IDs, proof of address, and supporting documents are valid, authentic, and compliant with
  AMLA and AMLC requirements.
  
• Flag inconsistencies or mismatches in customer information and escalate for further review.
  
  
• Ongoing Monitoring & Risk Reviews
  
• Monitor transactions and player behavior to identify unusual or suspicious patterns (large deposits/withdrawals,
  irregular betting activity, etc.).
  
• Conduct periodic reviews of high-risk accounts in line with internal policies and regulatory timelines.
  
• Escalate cases to the Compliance Officer / AML Compliance Officer (AMLO) for STR (Suspicious Transaction Report) or
  CTR (Covered Transaction Report) filing.
  
  
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting
  
• Ensure compliance with Philippine AMLA (RA 9160), AMLC reporting obligations, and PAGCOR licensing rules.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all KYC/EDD cases for audit and regulatory inspection purposes.
  
• Assist in preparing reports, metrics, and summaries for AMLC, PAGCOR, and internal compliance committees.
  
  Payment Compliance Tasks
  
• Verify that deposit and withdrawal accounts match the registered player to prevent third-party usage.
  
• Work with Finance/Payments team to validate large or unusual transactions before processing.
  
• Support investigations of payment disputes, e-wallet recalls (GCash, Maya), or bank-related holds.
  
• Ensure all payment activities align with AML/CFT controls and reporting obligations.
  
  
• Collaboration & Support
  
• Work closely with Fraud & Risk, Payments, and Customer Support teams to resolve escalated cases and customer issues.
  
• Provide support during internal/external audits and compliance inspections.
  
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of KYC/EDD procedures, policies, and systems.
  
  
• Training & Knowledge Sharing
  
• Keep updated with AMLC advisories, FATF guidelines, and BSP circulars affecting AML/KYC obligations.
  
• Participate in compliance training sessions and share knowledge with junior analysts and team members.
  

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in KYC, AML, EDD, or Compliance, preferably in Online Gaming, Payments, FinTech, or Banking.
  
  
• Direct exposure to Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) investigations, including handling PEPs, sanctions match, adverse
  media reviews, and complex customer structures.
  
  
• Experience in collecting and assessing Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) documentation for high-risk
  clients.
  
  
• Familiarity with PH AMLA (RA 9160), AMLC reporting obligations (STR/CTR), and PAGCOR licensing requirements.
  
  
• Hands-on experience using screening tools, case management system, and database for KYC/EDD investigations.
  
  
• Advantageous: Previous involvement in regulatory audits, AMLC engagements, or working with financial institutions on
  compliance matters.