AML Team Leader

LeoVegas; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Workation

28 days paid leave

Pension match up to 6%

Healthcare (BUPA)

Wellbeing allowance

Cycle-to-work

Gym discounts

Modern offices near Leeds Station

Job summary

LeoVegas is seeking an AML Team Leader to guide a motivated team focused on AML processes, governance, and quality assurance. You will drive scorecards, procedures on Confluence, and align with governance meetings to improve operational excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration with governance, compliance, MLROs and operations, plus a proactive, innovative mindset to advance AML best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Experience implementing QA processes and training programs.
• Proven ability to communicate with governance, compliance and operations.
• Comfort using Confluence and QA methodologies to improve procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team operations: staffing, absences, coverage to maintain productivity.
• Act as a reliable reference, providing guidance and addressing team queries/escalations.
• Manage ramp-up plans, PIPs, and QA query handling.
• Assign and follow up on internal procedural updates.
• Maintain quality scorecards and training materials.
• Ensure training programs are effective and team-ready.
• Track tasks and ensure timely resolutions; prepare reports.
• Lead or contribute to AML best-practice cross-functional projects.

Skills

Leadership

QA methodologies

Confluence

Stakeholder comms

Training & QA

Time management

MS Office

Google Apps

Tools

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an AML Team Leader, you will play a key role in leading a dynamic and motivated team focused on ensuring adherence to Anti-Money Laundering processes. You will work closely with governance, compliance, operations and other stakeholders to maintain high standards in quality assurance, training and operational excellence.

You will contribute to enhancing operational efficiency by managing quality scorecards, refining procedures on Confluence, and driving alignment through governance meetings. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact in combating financial crime.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Oversee team operations by managing staff schedules, addressing absences, and ensuring adequate coverage to maintain productivity and team morale.
• Act as a reliable point of reference, providing expert guidance and promptly addressing team queries or escalations.
• Managing ramp-up plans, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and addressing QA queries effectively.
• Assigning and following up on updates or creation of internal operational procedures.
• Managing quality scorecards and training material.
• Assuring the quality and effectiveness of training programs to support team readiness and adherence.
• Tracking and following up on tasks to ensure timely resolution.
• Preparing reports and conducting investigations in relation to training and quality.
• Leading or contributing to cross-functional projects that enhance AML best practices.

OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, including performance reviews and development planning.
• Ability to work independently and excellent organisational and time-management skills for handling diverse responsibilities.
• Proficiency in using tools like Confluence and familiarity with QA methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with compliance, governance, MLROs, operations and cross-functional teams..
• Strong communication skills and an ability to provide accurate and relevant information to stakeholders
• A creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and propose innovative ideas and see those ideas through to completion.
• Capable of collaborating with other departments to resolve complex queries and grow internal relationships.
• Ability to meet deadlines on a day-to-day basis and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with others and be an ambitious team player.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Apps.

WHO WE ARE

At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 2000 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 18 offices worldwide.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid working - 3 days per week at the office, with flexibility for 2 days at home
• Workation – Take your job on an adventure with our Workation benefit for up to 4 weeks per year (T&Cs apply).
• Plenty of time to recharge – 28 days of paid leave, plus all public and bank holidays in England.
• Invest in your future – We match pension contributions up to 6%.
• Comprehensive healthcare – BUPA coverage, including pre-existing conditions, plus a cashback plan for dental, optical, and other treatments.
• Wellbeing allowance – £250 annual allowance for you to invest in your health and wellbeing (T&Cs apply).
• A great workplace experience – Talented colleagues, complimentary snacks and drinks, as well as breakfasts and lunches on a weekly basis
• A social culture you’ll love – Regular opportunities to attend sporting events throughout the year, plus a quarterly team budget for even more fun.
• Support for growing families – Up to 6 months of full pay for maternity leave.
• Stay active & save money – Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts to keep you moving.
• Work in style – at our newly renovated offices at Tailors Corner are just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station.
• And there’s more… – We’ll share even more perks related to your role when you chat with our Talent Acquisition team!

JOIN US!

In our pride, we empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait for things to happen; we pounce and make it happen!

Would you be a good fit for the Leo Pride - give us a roar!

As our company working language is English, we’d like to see your CV in English, please