Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Overview

As MLRO for an online sports betting and casino-focused company, you will own the AML/CTF framework and provide independent oversight of financial crime compliance. You will act as the focal point for regulatory reporting and escalation to the board, guiding risk-based decisions. This remote, self-employed role offers a chance to shape the firm’s compliance posture and support regulatory readiness. You will work closely with senior management to drive effective controls and stay ahead of evolving requirements. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned MLRO looking to scale financial crime governance in a digital-first business.

Pay / Benefits

• remote work

Responsibilities

• Act as MLRO and Nominated Officer for SARs where applicable
• Oversee AML, CTF, sanctions and financial crime compliance
• Maintain firm-wide AML/CTF risk assessment and ensure risk identification, assessment and mitigation
• Develop and oversee AML/CTF policies, controls and monitoring
• Review internal SARs and determine need for external reports
• Maintain records of disclosures, investigations and regulatory reporting
• Challenge business decisions with respect to financial crime risk
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact on the organisation
• Report AML/CTF issues and risks to management and Board
• Prepare MLRO reports on effectiveness of the AML/CTF framework
• Liaise with regulators, law enforcement and other authorities
• Support regulatory inspections and information requests
• Escalate material financial crime risks and control weaknesses
• Maintain independence, authority and access to information for MLRO duties

Key requirements

• Hold a current PML with the UK Gambling Commission
• Relevant professional qualification in AML, Compliance, Financial Crime, Risk, Law, Finance or related field (desirable)
• AML/financial crime certifications such as ICA or ACAMS (desirable)
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Proven MLRO experience within Online Gaming (desirable)
• Strong AML/CTF knowledge and financial crime risk understanding
• Experience in assessing customer and business risk
• Strong CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring and sanctions understanding
• Analytical, investigative and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and ability to challenge senior stakeholders
• High integrity, discretion and sound judgement
• Ability to work independently with senior management

• excellent communication
• ability to challenge senior stakeholders
• high integrity and discretion
• AML/CTF legislation and regulatory requirements
• CDD, EDD
• transaction monitoring

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