Position Title: Intern - Technical Analyst Compliance
Department: Compliance & Player Protection
Team: Compliance
Reports to: Assistant Manager - Compliance & Investigations
Job Purpose
To ensure that MGA-Licensed gaming operators are compliant with the applicable laws, regulations and directives. At the same time, it is to be ensured that the goals and functions of the Authority and the Compliance Team are met, and that professional standards are maintained at all times.
Main duties and Responsibilities
• To assist in the preliminary preparation before compliance audit reports on gaming operators are requested to be conducted by external auditors;
• To initiate correspondence with external auditors prior to a compliance audit being conducted;
• To assist in the reviewing of documentation submitted by gaming operators further to a compliance audit, and ensuring that operators submit relevant documentation which are compliant with the applicable laws, and operate in accordance with the Authority’s directives and policies;
• Reviewing reports submitted by the gaming operators in case of breaches of the company’s information security that adversely affects the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information relating to players, and escalating as necessary;
• To liaise with other Departments on prudential compliance matters, as necessary;
• Assisting the Compliance Technical Analyst and Junior Compliance Technical Analysts to conduct:
o On-site examinations on gaming operators offering live table games; and
o Targeted Thematic reviews, when necessary; and
• To carry out any other duties/tasks as may be instructed from time to time by his/her superiors.
Technical/Professional Expertise
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree (MQF level 6 or equivalent) in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Commerce, and/or Business;
• Interested in the gaming industry;
• Interest in business, commerce, finance, IT and/or accounting will be considered an asset;
• Experience in regulatory compliance, information systems and/or financial auditing will be considered an asset;
• Be capable of working within a team, manage multiple engagements and work to demanding deadlines;
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment;
• Ability to identify and report on sensitive issues;
• Be smart, highly motivated, well-presented and with good communication skills;
• Organised and having impeccable report writing skills;
• Thinks and acts strategically; and
• Takes ownership and actions.