AFC Team Lead

🚀 Why Midnite?

Midnite is a next-generation sports betting and gaming platform built for a new wave of players.

We combine sharp product thinking, bold brand, and fast execution to create experiences that feel modern, intuitive, and built for how people actually play today.

Over 400,000 players have already made the move, and we’re only just getting started.

We’re a high-performance team operating at pace. High ownership. Constant iteration.

No hiding behind processes. We move quickly, test relentlessly, and turn ambitious ideas into real impact. If you’re driven, creative, and thrive in fast-moving environments where you can shape meaningful outcomes - keep reading.

Not your grandad’s bookie.

👀 The Role

Title: AFC Team Lead

Team: Compliance – Anti-Financial Crime

Location: Century City, Cape Town, South Africa

As our AFC Team Leader, you’ll lead a team on the front line of protecting Midnite and our players from financial crime. Based in our Cape Town office, you’ll oversee investigations, spot potential risks and make sure our anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF) and fraud prevention processes are working as they should.

It’s a mix of leading people and getting stuck into the detail, working closely with our Compliance, Safer Gambling, Player Experience and Payments teams to keep Midnite safe, secure and one step ahead.

You will:

• Lead, coach and develop AFC Analysts, setting clear expectations for investigation quality.
• Manage complex cases and escalations involving suspected money laundering, fraud or terrorist financing.
• Oversee transaction monitoring alerts, CDD and EDD reviews.
• Engage with customers when additional information is needed for an investigation.
• Improve AFC procedures, detection controls and investigation processes.
• Monitor SLAs, case management, reporting standards and team performance.
• Deliver training on financial crime risks, typologies and best practice.
• Work with Safer Gambling, Player Experience, Payments and Compliance leadership on customer risk.
• Prepare reports on AFC activity, trends and control improvements.
• Ensure accurate records and escalate high-risk or suspicious activity to the MLRO or Deputy MLRO.

The next Midniter:

• Has at least two years’ AML, fraud or financial crime experience and has led or supervised a team.
• Can manage complex investigations and make sound, risk-based decisions under pressure.
• Understands AML/CTF, CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring and financial crime typologies.
• Has strong analytical, prioritisation and documentation skills.
• Communicates clearly in written and spoken English.
• Brings integrity, attention to detail and a collaborative leadership style.
• Experience in iGaming, FinTech or another regulated sector is desirable.
• ICA, ACAMS or equivalent AML/CTF training is desirable.

💰 Winnings

• Shape our future: Play a key role in our team's success, where your voice matters, and you'll have a direct impact on shaping Midnite's future.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy 21 paid holidays a year, plus generous parental leave.
• Group Risk Benefits: Employer-funded group risk cover through Discovery.
• Retirement Fund: Retirement fund with a 5% employer contribution and a 5% employee contribution.
• Discretionary 13th Cheque: Be rewarded for your contribution with a discretionary 13th cheque.
• Grow with us: Expand your skills through internal and external learning opportunities.
• Transparent compensation: Competitive pay with clear team bandings and salary grids.
• Constructive feedback: A transparent culture with feedback and review sessions to support development.

At Midnite, we’re committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone. We actively strive to build balanced teams that reflect the diversity of our communities, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders.

We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure you feel comfortable and set up for success.