AML & MLRO Manager

BettingJobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BettingJobs is recruiting an AML & MLRO Manager for a fast-growing UK-licensed betting operator. This senior role owns the AML and financial crime framework, drives policy development, and acts as the designated MLRO.

The post combines strategic oversight with hands-on operational delivery in a dynamic regulatory environment. You will review existing controls, enhance risk assessments, and lead Safer Gambling initiatives while reporting to senior management.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of AML, CDD/EDD, SOF/SOW and risk assessments.
• Experience as MLRO or Deputy MLRO with UKGC-licensed operators is highly desirable.
• Excellent ability to produce clear regulatory documents and policies.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the AML and financial crime framework in line with UKGC requirements.
• Review policies, procedures and controls and drive improvements.
• Oversee risk assessments, customer due diligence and source of funds/wealth processes.
• Provide guidance on high risk customers and complex cases.
• Act as designated MLRO and manage SARs to authorities.
• Report AML risks and control effectiveness to senior management.
• Monitor Safer Gambling policies and escalation procedures.
• Deliver AML, Safer Gambling and regulatory training across the business.
• Support regulatory submissions and information requests.

Skills

AML & Financial crime

MLRO experience

UK gambling compliance

Regulatory reporting

Safer Gambling knowledge

Education

AML/Financial crime qualifications

Job description

BettingJobs is working with a fast-growing UK-licensed betting operator to appoint an AML & MLRO Manager. This is a senior compliance appointment with primary ownership of the AML and financial crime framework, alongside Safer Gambling and wider regulatory compliance, reporting into senior management.

The role is hands-on and genuinely broad. You will review what is currently in place, identify where it can be strengthened and take full ownership of policies, procedures and day-to-day practice — acting as the designated MLRO and the internal escalation point for financial crime matters. It will suit an experienced compliance professional who wants real autonomy in a growing operator and is comfortable being both strategic and operational.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the AML and financial crime compliance framework, ensuring alignment with UKGC requirements, legislation and industry guidance
• Conduct a full review of existing AML policies, procedures and controls and drive improvements
• Oversee customer risk assessment, CDD, EDD, Source of Funds and Source of Wealth procedures
• Provide guidance on higher-risk customers, unusual activity and complex cases
• Act as designated MLRO — assessing internal reports, submitting SARs to the National Crime Agency and maintaining investigation records
• Report to senior management on AML risks, cases, trends and control effectiveness
• Maintain and develop the business-wide money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment
• Review Safer Gambling policies, customer interaction triggers, account restrictions and escalation procedures
• Advise operational teams on complex Safer Gambling cases and ensure decisions are documented and auditable
• Monitor regulatory developments, support regulatory submissions and information requests, and prepare the business for compliance assessments
• Deliver AML, Safer Gambling and regulatory training, embedding a strong compliance culture

Requirements

• Strong experience within UK-regulated online gambling, ideally sportsbook
• Detailed knowledge of UK Gambling Commission requirements and the LCCP
• Significant practical experience of AML, CDD, EDD, SOF and SOW assessments
• Strong understanding of Safer Gambling and customer interaction obligations
• Experience handling complex and higher-risk customer cases
• Excellent written skills, with the ability to produce clear policies, risk assessments and regulatory documentation
• Confidence to work independently and challenge or advise senior stakeholders
• Highly desirable: previous MLRO or Deputy MLRO experience with a UKGC-licensed operator, direct engagement with the Gambling Commission, experience of compliance assessments, and relevant AML or financial crime qualifications