MLRO and AML Manager

Department: Compliance

Reports to: Head of Compliance

Location: Malta / Hybrid

About Us

Since 2006, NetBet has delivered the ultimate online casino and sportsbook experience for its players across the globe. Alongside sports betting and casino, players have also enjoyed Lotto, Live Casino, and Poker products. With access to multiple languages across all its registered markets, thousands of industry-leading casino games, and daily sports events, NetBet has evolved into one of the world’s favourite online gaming brands. NetBet provides users with a friendly environment, total security, and reliable navigation. Its features are recognised by flagship organisations specialising in regulating and controlling online gaming sites. To enrich player trust and protection NetBet has several gaming licences from across the world including MGA, UK, Greece, France, Romania, and Italy. This ensures that NetBet operates in line with the rules and regulations of each jurisdiction and that players receive the best possible service.

About the Role

NetBet is looking for a senior AML professional to act as MLRO for its regulated European markets. The role will oversee the AML/CFT and sanctions framework across the MGA, Italy, Greece and Romania markets, and support readiness for potential new market entries.

The successful candidate will provide practical, risk-based oversight of financial crime risk, suspicious activity reporting, regulatory engagement, AML/CFT audits, internal reporting, and AML controls across existing and new products and markets.

What You’ll Do:

The purpose of the role is to ensure that NetBet maintains an effective, risk-based and locally compliant AML/CFT and sanctions framework across all relevant markets.

The role may also be required to formally hold the MLRO position with relevant regulators across current and future licensed markets, subject to external regulatory vetting and internal approval.

• AML/CFT and Regulatory Compliance:
  • Maintain and update AML/CFT and sanctions policies and procedures across relevant licences.
  • Act as MLRO, where formally appointed, for relevant regulated markets.
  • Prepare, review and submit SARs, STRs and other required reports to FIUs and gambling regulators, where applicable.
  • Respond to inquiries from regulators, FIUs, auditors and law enforcement agencies.
  • Keep up to date with AML/CFT, sanctions and gambling regulatory developments across relevant markets.
• Risk Management and Governance:
  • Maintain and review the ML/TF Risk Assessment and Sanctions Risk Assessment for relevant jurisdictions.
  • Oversee customer risk controls, including CDD, EDD, PEPs, sanctions, ongoing monitoring and high-risk escalations.
  • Advise on AML/CFT and sanctions risks linked to new products, new markets and operational changes.
  • Provide clear AML/CFT, sanctions and financial crime reporting to senior management and the Directors.
  • Escalate material AML/CFT, sanctions, regulatory or operational risks through appropriate governance channels.
• Leadership, Audits and Training:
  • Lead, support and develop AML personnel and supporting staff.
  • Oversee departmental KPIs, case throughput, quality standards and resource needs.
  • Lead and coordinate AML/CFT audits, reviews and assurance activities.
  • Track audit findings and remediation actions through to completion.
  • Design and deliver AML/CFT and sanctions training across relevant departments.
  • Promote a strong culture of compliance, accountability and ethical conduct.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience:
  • Strong AML/CFT experience in regulated gambling or another high-risk regulated sector.
  • Previous experience as an MLRO, Deputy MLRO, Financial Crime Manager or equivalent senior AML role.
  • Good understanding of the EU AML framework, risk-based approach, CDD/EDD, suspicious activity reporting, sanctions, PEP controls and ongoing monitoring.
  • Proven experience managing financial crime risk and engaging with regulators, FIUs, auditors, law enforcement, senior management and operational teams.
  • Multi-jurisdictional AML experience would be an advantage, particularly across MGA, Italy, Greece or Romania.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of iGaming AML/CFT regulations.
  • Experience with transaction monitoring, SAR/STR reporting and risk-based control implementation.
  • Good understanding of AML/CFT risk assessments, sanctions controls, PEP screening, adverse media, source of funds and source of wealth.
  • Italian and other languages are an asset.
• Behavioural Skills:
  • Strong leadership and decision-making ability.
  • High integrity and sound judgement.
  • Clear communicator with the ability to present to senior management, Directors, regulators and auditors.

Behaviours & Commitments:

Own it. Take responsibility and follow through.

Communicate early. Share progress and risks.

Collaborate. Ask for input. Offer help. Give/seek feedback.

Keep it simple. Prioritise outcomes over activity

Be trustworthy. Protect data and act with integrity.

What We Offer

NetBet recognises the value of exceptional talent and rewards it accordingly. As a NetBet employee based in Malta, you get:

• The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking company in the online casino and sports betting industry.
• A team of dedicated professionals in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
• To work on exciting projects that challenge your skills and help you grow.
• Attractive, market-aligned salary package: we offer a compensation package that reflects your experience, skills, and the value you bring to the team.
• Hybrid working (in office/remote).
• Private Health Insurance after completing your first 6 months.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• Learning and Development Initiatives.
• Team-building and Social Engagement Activities to foster a great working environment.
• Attractive benefits, including coffee, fresh fruit, and snacks.

Commitment to Diversity:

NetBet is dedicated to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships.

Personal data is processed in accordance with EU GDPR. CVs are retained for 12 months, and we may contact you regarding other suitable roles during this period.

A note for applicants:

We sincerely appreciate your interest in joining our team. If you do not hear from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and we thank all applicants for the time and effort taken to apply.