Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
Location: West Bromwich, West MidlandsContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Flexible, with hybrid options
MET Recruitment is recruiting a Money Laundering Reporting Officer on behalf of an established business in the regulated gambling sector.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of the anti-money laundering function within a business that has invested in its compliance and governance framework. With board-level support, you will have genuine influence over how policies, procedures and controls are developed and implemented.
The role
As MLRO and nominated officer, you will lead the business s approach to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing. Working closely with senior management and operational teams, you will ensure controls are effective, proportionate and embedded in day-to-day operations.
Key responsibilities
- Receive and assess internal suspicious activity reports, deciding whether to submit SARs to the National Crime Agency.
- Own and maintain the business-wide AML/CTF risk assessment, policies and procedures.
- Ensure controls reflect the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, POCA and Gambling Commission requirements.
- Oversee customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, source of funds and source of wealth checks, and ongoing customer monitoring.
- Review and sign off enhanced due diligence cases, requests for information and decisions to suspend or end customer relationships.
- Oversee sanctions, politically exposed person (PEP) and adverse media screening.
- Develop and deliver AML training for staff and managers, encouraging a strong reporting culture.
- Produce regular reports for senior management and the board.
- Act as a key contact for the Gambling Commission and other authorities, including responding to information requests.
About you
- Proven experience in an AML or financial crime compliance role, ideally within gambling or another regulated sector.
- Strong working knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, POCA, the Terrorism Act 2000 and Gambling Commission requirements.
- An AML qualification, such as an ICA Certificate or Diploma, or willingness to work towards one.
- Able to hold or obtain a Gambling Commission Personal Management Licence.
- Confident making decisions, exercising sound judgement and challenging constructively.
- Able to explain regulatory requirements clearly to colleagues at every level.
- Organised and thorough, with strong record-keeping skills and attention to detail.
What s on offer
- A permanent role with genuine influence and responsibility.
- Board-level support for compliance and governance.
- The opportunity to shape and strengthen the business s AML framework.
- A flexible working pattern, with hybrid options.
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