UK MLRO

at  LeoVegas Group

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree level qualification in a relevant field, however a masters level degree is preferred;
• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in a similar role (or roles) (preferably with a gaming operator and/or game supplier and / or similar business);
• Holds a UK PML or has the ability and meets the requirements to obtain and maintain a PML for the role;
• Strong understanding of the UK Financial Crime regulatory framework, as well as the interplay between Social Responsibility principles and the LCCPs;
• Evidential experience of working closely with UK specific gambling related AML frameworks including experience of interfacing with all relevant regulatory bodies and external agencies such as the Police, the NCA, HMRC and the UKGC;
• Experience of undertaking detailed player account governance checks and implementing quality assurance measures and managing relevant actions ;
• Self-driven, able to engage management and enable risk identification as strategic driver in growth and strategy;
• Able to follow through all assigned tasks and projects to completion independently, and also to take direction and also take full ownership of the responsibilities assigned;
• Uphold a high standard of work ethic, always ensuring to complete all assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner;
• A team player who enjoys a multicultural and multinational environment.

WHO WE ARE

At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 1400 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 11 offices worldwide.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an amazing opportunity for an AML and financial crime risk professional, who will join our AML Risk Governance Department as MLRO responsible for LeoVegas’ UK facing brands. You will be the central point of contact for all information on financial crime AML/CFT related issues for the UK market.
You will be working closely with other MLROs covering various markets to make sure that all cross-group projects are aligned well with the business needs. As a key member of the team, you will contribute to the success of the Legal and Compliance department across the UK.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Responsible for the continual assessment of AML/CFT internal policies, procedures and guidelines, including the Business Risk Assessment, to identify and mitigate any deficiencies in relation to the UK market;
• Assessing internal escalations for potential STR submission
• Conducting regular AML/CFT risk assessments and testing, reporting to the Board, Director of AML Risk Governance, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer on a regular basis;
• Monitoring the day to day operation of all financial crime, AML and CFT policies, responding to any reasonable request made by competent authorities or law enforcement;
• Work closely with the AML (first line of defense) operational team to ensure appropriate implementation of the AML/CFT program;
• Reviewing and quality ensuring operational measures taken on accounts to ensure adherences with relevant procedures;
• Managing from end to end any relevant AML audits or AML related compliance assessments, working closely with the relevant compliance team where the same interface with Social Responsibility requirements and being responsible for any related ongoing communication relating to the AML aspects with any relevant authority;
• Responsible for establishing the basis on which a risk-based approach to AML and CFT is put into practice and review the approach on a regular basis;
• Able to work with technical implementation of AML principles, finding practical solutions to meet AML requirements (and associated requirements, including affordability principles) in the UK;
• Responsible for ensuring that adequate arrangements are in place for the awareness and training of employees.