Head of Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer

Overview

As Head of Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer, you will lead regulatory compliance and AML oversight for the casino operation. You will shape policies, manage interactions with regulators, and drive improvements in risk and reporting processes. You’ll work closely with the Compliance Operations Team to ensure robust AML/CTF frameworks and safer gambling initiatives. This role offers impact across licensing, governance, and regulatory strategy within a reputable gaming brand.

Responsibilities

• Ensure AML/CTF/PoC compliance and regulatory alignment across the business
• Oversee CDD/SDD/EDD processes for all members and monitor high-risk cases
• Maintain records on PEPs and SIPs; report suspicious activity to management
• Lead SAR/STR reporting to NCA and coordinate with external agencies (Police, HMRC, GC)
• Update AML risk management framework and related policies; manage risk policies and guidance
• Collaborate with Compliance Operations to review AML systems and processes
• Develop and implement annual assurance and remedial action plans
• Oversee Safer Gambling strategy and related compliance projects
• Complete AML/CTF/P risk assessments
• Ensure licensing and policy compliance to protect licences and brand reputation

Key requirements

• Minimum 3 years in Regulatory Compliance or AML management, ideally in gambling
• Operational/regulatory analysis and report writing experience
• Track record of developing regulatory policies and operating procedures
• UK PML license or eligibility to obtain one
• Understanding of AML regulations applied to business processes
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and risk mitigation
• People management experience

• Team collaboration
• Professional and ethical work culture
• Cross-functional communication
• AML regulatory knowledge
• CDD/SDD/EDD processes
• STR/SAR reporting to NCA

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