Financial Crime Compliance Manager

VGW; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An interactive entertainment company in Ontario is seeking a Financial Crime Compliance Manager for a 12-month contract. The role involves overseeing financial crime risk management and providing independent oversight on compliance risks. Candidates should have extensive experience in financial crime compliance and strong knowledge of regulatory standards. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, along with a focus on flexibility and employee growth.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for career advancement

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Experience in financial crime compliance in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of relevant financial crime legislation.
• Excellent communication skills to provide clear advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial crime risk management framework development.
• Conduct financial crime risk assessments.
• Provide oversight on compliance risks across initiatives.

Skills

Financial crime compliance

AML/CTF knowledge

Regulatory standards

Stakeholder management

Compliance framework development

Job description

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Legal team in Perth and are currently looking for aFinancial Crime Compliance Manager to join the team on a 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility to extend.

In this role you will focus on VGW’s second line of defence for financial crime risk oversight, encompassing Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), sanctions compliance, and broader compliance and governance uplift projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and enhancement of VGW’s financial crime risk management framework, policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory expectations and best practice.
• Conducting financial crime risk assessments and monitoring key risk indicators to identify emerging threats and ensure controls remain effective.
• Providing independent oversight and strategic advice to business stakeholders on AML, CTF, sanctions, and compliance risks across new products and initiatives.
• Supporting broader compliance uplift projects, including the Third Party Risk Management program and group-wide compliance framework improvements.

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience in financial crime compliance, AML/CTF and sanctions within highly regulated environments.
• Proven track record in second-line financial crime advisory, policy development and compliance framework design.
• Strong knowledge of relevant financial crime legislation, regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading compliance uplift or risk management initiatives, ideally including third-party risk management or governance programs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear, practical advice across legal, product, technology and operational teams.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

Our high-quality, acclaimed brands include Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America.

Our games are based on a freemium model, meaning they are available to play at no cost, but include optional in-game purchases to enhance gameplay. We also offer sweepstakes promotions where players can collect free entries for the chance to win real-world prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first”. This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work – that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.

But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things.

If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.