Senior Compliance Leader & MLRO — AML & Player Protection

Pentasia; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentasia is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager & MLRO in the UK to lead AML/CTF, sanctions, and Safer Gambling initiatives. The role includes holding the MLRO/nominated officer responsibilities, guiding regulatory responses, and shaping training and policies to protect players and ensure regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage the Player Protection team, mentor staff, and maintain strong relationships with regulators.

Qualifications

• Strong regulatory knowledge and judgement essential.
• Experience in AML/CTF, sanctions and Safer Gambling.
• Ability to simplify complex regulation into practical solutions.
• Experience coaching and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Hold the MLRO/nominated officer role with accountability for AML, CTF, sanctions and proliferation financing frameworks.
• Provide independent judgement, challenge senior stakeholders, escalate MLRO matters to CEO when required.
• Support AML/CTF policies and controls.
• Prepare and escalate SARs as required.
• Lead the Player Protection team and foster high performance and collaboration.
• Design and maintain compliance training materials for varied audiences.
• Report AML risks and control effectiveness to senior management.
• Maintain the money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment.
• Review Safer Gambling policies and escalation procedures.
• Advise operational teams on Safer Gambling cases with auditable decisions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support regulatory submissions.
• Turn emerging regulation into clear priorities, procedures and training.
• Analyze data to draw sound conclusions and decisions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CTF knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk assessment

MS Office

Education

ICA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Pentasia is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager & MLRO in the UK to lead AML/CTF, sanctions, and Safer Gambling initiatives. The role includes holding the MLRO/nominated officer responsibilities, guiding regulatory responses, and shaping training and policies to protect players and ensure regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will manage the Player Protection team, mentor staff, and maintain strong relationships with regulators.