MLRO & Compliance Officer

Our client, that operates within the igaming industry, is currently looking to recruit an MLRO & Compliance Officer to join their team.

MLRO Responsibilities:

• Compliance with the regulatory framework in respect of MLRO duties
• Responding to requests made by competent authorities
• Consideration of internal reports received in view of all relevant information, to determine whether information contained in reports does give rise to knowledge or suspicion that a client may have been, is or may be engaged in money laundering or the funding of terrorism
• Reporting external suspicious activity
• Maintaining records of internal and external reports and taking subsequent action and maintaining records of reasons for submission/non-submission)
• Provide AML/CFT training and ensuring that the Company's employees are adequately trained
• Assessing whether authorisation should be sought for the suspension of a suspicious transaction from the FIAU or other relevant FIU
• Advise senior management and the board of directors on money laundering suspicions, and provide clear guidelines and ways forward in relation to the application of the AML framework
• Liaise with relevant authorities and the police to investigate suspicious activity
• Periodical reporting to the board of directors

Compliance Responsibilities:

• Monitor and review all developments within the regulatory environment of the business
• Liaise with the relevant regulators to ensure the company's licence is maintained successfully
• Prepare and co-ordinate applications for new gaming licences
• Support all internal stakeholders on a continuous basis with issues concerning compliance in the iGaming industry
• Advise and guide on compliance and contract risks, implementation and general compliance issues
• Compile and present reports to senior management
• Ensuring that all compliance and licensing procedures are respected
• Assist with the development of new procedures and policies regarding AML
• Prepare AML training materials and deliver training across the business