Money Laundering Reporting Officer

Kaizen Gaming; Ceuta; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid way of working

Onboarding buddy support

Competitive pay and bonus scheme

360° feedback framework

Udemy & continuous training access

Job summary

Kaizen Gaming is seeking a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to oversee AML/CFT compliance across its global gaming operations. You will lead policy development, monitoring systems, and suspicious activity reporting, coordinating with regulators and internal teams.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in an MLRO role, strong regulatory knowledge, and fluent English. This hybrid role offers opportunities to influence risk management in a major gaming operator.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of MLRO experience.
• Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s preferred or a professional qualification (e.g. ICA, ACAMS).
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Draft and implement ML/TF prevention policies and manual, coordinating approval processes.
• Implement ML/TF controls, CDD/indicated monitoring, alerts, and risk mitigation measures.
• Present annual work plans to the Board and report on management outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior managers to identify regulatory risks and improvements.
• Manage suspicious activity reporting to FIU and other authorities as needed.
• Respond promptly to information requests from FIU or law enforcement agencies.
• Develop and implement AML/CFT training plans and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Ensure AML/CFT processes align with regulator guides and best practices.
• Support product launches to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure AML/CFT compliance across the organization.

Skills

AML knowledge

Financial crime understanding

English fluency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team management

Regulatory awareness

Gaming industry knowledge

Money laundering typologies

Workload management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred or ICA/ACAMS

Job description

We are Kaizen Gaming

Kaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 20 markets. We always aim to leverage cutting‑edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment.

We are a diverse team of more than 2.700 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents.

Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there’ll be no average day for you. Ready to Press Play on Potential?

Let’s start with the role

The Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations within Kaizen Gaming. Responsibilities include maintaining EU Control Frameworks, implementing policies and procedures, managing suspicious activity reporting, and collaborating with regulatory authorities.

As Money Laundering Reporting Officer you will:

• Drafting and implementing the ML/TF prevention manual and coordinating its approval process.
• Implementing the policies, procedures and controls provided in the ML/TF Prevention System for its correct functioning, the Client Due Diligence measures, the Continued Client Due Diligence measures, the alerts, the monitoring system and the established procedure for the efficient management of unusualities, as well as the adequate administration and mitigation of ML/TF risks;
• Presenting annual work plans to the Board and providing reports on their management.
• Duly notifying the Board about the results of the evaluation carried out by the internal audit and the independent external review;
• Collaborating with senior managers to identify and mitigate regulatory compliance risks;
• Managing the suspicious activity reporting process, internally and externally in a timely manner;
• Responding promptly to any request for information made by the local Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) or any other Authority / Law Enforcement Agency, serving as a liaison;
• Developing and implementing training plans and ensuring compliance;
• Continuously ensuring that all AML/CFT processes are fit for purpose, based on the guides, best practices and feedback documents communicated by the local FIU / Regulator;
• Supporting the business before and after the launch of products/services to ensure regulatory requirements are met, as appropriate;
• Working cross-functionally with other teams to ensure compliance with AML/CFT requirements and internal policies.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree with a relevant Master’s degree preferred or a professional qualification from an internationally recognized body (e.g. ICA, ACAMS);
• 3+ years of experience in an MLRO role;
• Team management skills including the ability to oversee compliance and control activities within a leading global gaming operator;
• Knowledge and experience of best practices and money laundering typologies in the gaming industry;
• Strong analytical and investigative skills with an attention to detail;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to manage workload effectively and in a timely manner;
• Fluency in English;
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of financial crime and AML policies and procedures in the gaming operation;
• Problem-solving and decision‑making skills, with the ability to analyze complex information to identify the key issue/action and drive resolution;
• Deep knowledge of the European regulatory environment and key financial crime regimes.

Kaizen Gaming Perks

• Hybrid way of working
• A buddy will support you with your onboarding
• Competitive pay and bonus scheme
• Developmental 360° feedback framework
• Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training

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