The Compliance Manager (MLRO) role supports the Head of Compliance and the Senior Management Team to ensure compliance practices are embedded and adhered to throughout the business, ensuring compliance with the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP).
Reporting to the Head of Compliance, the ideal candidate must have a strong background in Anti-Money Laundering, Customer Due Diligence, Safer Gambling (Player Protection) and Corporate Governance, a proven track record of working within a compliance role, and an extensive knowledge of UK Gambling Legislation.Casino compliance knowledge essential.
Key Responsibilities for this role are:
1. Act as a subject matter expert in the field of Casino Compliance.
2. Supporting the Head of Compliance to encourage ongoing compliance within the company, acting as part of an independent and objective team to review and evaluate compliance issues.
3. Conducting and managing the Casino second-line defence monitoring of AML and CDD to ensure that the policies, procedures, and systems used by the business are fit for purpose and that the business complies with all relevant LCCP legislation.
4. Ensure effective AML compliance throughout all sectors of the business.
5. Monitor, assess, review and report on any compliance-related issues identified and provide compliance input into business projects.
6. Participate and assist with regulatory inquiries and inspections, internal and external audits.
7. Keeping abreast of changes to Industry legislation, understanding and benchmarking of best practice with the aim of continuously raising standards and expertise.
8. Write and maintain Compliance, AML policies and Risk Assessments.
9. Ensure the NEON system is fully utilised within the casino environment.
10. Manage the SENSE self-exclusion back office.
11. Chair regular Casino compliance monitoring and review meetings.
12. Attend Compliance & Risk Committee Meetings.
13. Produce monthly and annual Compliance and AML reports.
14. Attend ad hoc meetings with trade bodies.
Required Skills:
15. Demonstrable experience of a compliance role in a casino environment is essential.
16. Practical knowledge of the UK compliance and regulatory environment to relevant businesses (Gambling Act 2005, Licensing Act 2003, Money Laundering Regulations 2007, General Data Protection Regulations 2018 & marketing regulations).
17. Experience with AML/KYC/Customer Due Diligence processes.
18. Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with attention to detail and ability to quickly review and assess information.
19. Experience in developing and implementing policy and procedures.
20. Confidence to interact with individuals from all levels of the business and relevant external partners.
21. Good time management skills and the ability to efficiently achieve deadlines.
22. PML holder.
What's in it for you?
23. Company Car Allowance
24. 33 days holiday (Including Bank Holidays).
25. Hybrid working of up to two days per week, upon satisfactory completion of probationary period.
26. Company Laptop.
27. Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
28. Contributory Pension Scheme.
29. Life Assurance.
30. Discounts with high street retailers and restaurants through our benefits portal.
31. Employee Assistance Programs