Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

MET Recruitment UK Ltd; West Bromwich; Hybride; GBP 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work options

Board-level governance support

Influence over AML framework

Résumé du poste

MET Recruitment UK Ltd seeks an experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead the AML/CTF function within a regulated gambling business. You will work with senior management to embed controls and ensure compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, POCA and Gambling Commission requirements.

You will own the AML framework, deliver training, produce board reports, and act as a key liaison with authorities, including the Gambling Commission.

Qualifications

• Proven AML/financial crime experience in gambling or regulated sector.
• Knowledge of Money Laundering Regulations 2017, POCA and Gambling Commission rules.
• AML qualification or willingness to work towards one.

Responsabilités

• Receive and assess internal suspicious activity reports and SAR submissions.
• Own and maintain AML/CTF risk assessment and related policies.
• Oversee customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• Sign off on enhanced due diligence cases and suspension of relationships.
• Oversee sanctions and PEP/adverse media screening.
• Develop and deliver AML training for staff and managers.

Connaissances

AML knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Training delivery

Stakeholder management

Investigations

Formation

ICA Certificate or Diploma

Outils

Case management software

Screening tools

Description du poste

Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)

Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Flexible, with hybrid options

MET Recruitment is recruiting a Money Laundering Reporting Officer on behalf of an established business in the regulated gambling sector.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of the anti-money laundering function within a business that has invested in its compliance and governance framework. With board-level support, you will have genuine influence over how policies, procedures and controls are developed and implemented.

The role

As MLRO and nominated officer, you will lead the business’s approach to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing. Working closely with senior management and operational teams, you will ensure controls are effective, proportionate and embedded in day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and assess internal suspicious activity reports, deciding whether to submit SARs to the National Crime Agency.


• Own and maintain the business-wide AML/CTF risk assessment, policies and procedures.


• Ensure controls reflect the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, POCA and Gambling Commission requirements.


• Oversee customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, source of funds and source of wealth checks, and ongoing customer monitoring.


• Review and sign off enhanced due diligence cases, requests for information and decisions to suspend or end customer relationships.


• Oversee sanctions, politically exposed person (PEP) and adverse media screening.


• Develop and deliver AML training for staff and managers, encouraging a strong reporting culture.


• Produce regular reports for senior management and the board.


• Act as a key contact for the Gambling Commission and other authorities, including responding to information requests.

About you

• Proven experience in an AML or financial crime compliance role, ideally within gambling or another regulated sector.


• Strong working knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017, POCA, the Terrorism Act 2000 and Gambling Commission requirements.


• An AML qualification, such as an ICA Certificate or Diploma, or willingness to work towards one.


• Able to hold or obtain a Gambling Commission Personal Management Licence.


• Confident making decisions, exercising sound judgement and challenging constructively.


• Able to explain regulatory requirements clearly to colleagues at every level.


• Organised and thorough, with strong record-keeping skills and attention to detail.

What’s on offer

• A permanent role with genuine influence and responsibility.


• Board-level support for compliance and governance.


• The opportunity to shape and strengthen the business’s AML framework.


• A flexible working pattern, with hybrid options.