Anti-Money Laundering Officer

About This Role

Taking ownership of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and wider Anti-Money Laundering (AML) remit, this role supports several businesses within the gambling and sports betting sector. This is a hands-on position for an experienced professional who can operate confidently within a regulated environment and take ownership from day one.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the AML and Counter Terrorist Financing framework, risk assessments, policies, and controls
• Act as the key escalation point for AML and financial crime matters
• Assess suspicious activity and make appropriate, well-documented SAR decisions
• Oversee Enhanced Due Diligence, Source of Funds, and Source of Wealth reviews
• Review higher-risk transactional activity and payment behaviors
• Oversee customer risk assessment, including PEP, sanctions, and adverse media screening
• Review transaction monitoring and AML controls, identifying emerging risks and areas for improvement
• Provide clear advice and reporting to senior leadership
• Support Gambling Commission compliance assessments, regulatory enquiries, audits, and licence reviews
• Help ensure regulatory requirements are translated into practical, effective controls across the businesses

Requirements

• Previous experience as an MLRO, Deputy MLRO, or within a senior AML or financial crime role in the gambling sector
• Strong practical knowledge of AML, financial crime, SARs, EDD, Source of Funds, and Source of Wealth
• Experience working within a UK Gambling Commission regulated environment
• Confidence dealing with regulators and senior stakeholders
• Experience developing or maintaining AML risk assessments, policies, and procedures
• Strong judgment and the ability to make proportionate, evidence-based decisions
• The confidence to challenge where necessary while remaining pragmatic and commercially aware
• Gambling sector experience is essential for this role
• Capable of obtaining the appropriate Gambling Commission Personal Management Licence where required

Nice to have:

• A relevant professional qualification such as ICA, ACAMS, or equivalent

Important Details

• Contract: permanent, with fixed-term contract or interim options considered

About the Company

We are working with a growing group of businesses within the gambling and sports betting sector.