AML Team Manager.

Our client is a well-established online gaming operator with a growing presence in the regulated iGaming space.

As they continue to build out their Customer Risk Operations capability, they’re looking for an experienced AML Team Manager & Deputy MLRO to lead their AML Operations function from their Malta office.

• This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to be part of shaping a function from the ground up — leading a team of up to 12 while staying close to the investigations, the customer risk assessments, and the day-to-day decisions that protect the business from money laundering and terrorist financing risk.
• As Deputy MLRO, you’ll also step in for the MLRO during periods of absence or delegation, keeping the business’s AML/CFT reporting and regulatory obligations on track.
  

The Role

• Reporting to the Head of Customer Risk & Governance, you’ll lead the day-to-day AML Operations function, ensuring customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and financial crime investigations are conducted effectively, consistently and in line with regulatory requirements.
• You’ll support the MLRO in meeting the company’s AML/CFT reporting, governance and regulatory obligations, and act with delegated MLRO authority where formally authorised — all while staying hands-on with investigations, process design and continuous improvement as the function matures.
  

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and continuously improving AML processes, operational controls and ways of working
• Overseeing customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence, source of funds/wealth, sanctions, PEP and adverse media reviews
• Investigating unusual activity reports and escalating suspected money laundering or terrorist financing concerns to the MLRO
• Preparing and, where authorised, submitting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs/STRs) and regulatory reporting
• Acting with delegated MLRO authority during periods of the MLRO’s absence, ensuring continuity of AML/CFT reporting and regulatory obligations
• Ensuring AML investigations are appropriately documented and capable of withstanding regulatory scrutiny
• Monitoring performance against KPIs, SLAs and quality standards, and driving corrective action where needed
• Supporting regulatory inspections, audits and internal reviews
• Leading workforce planning, resourcing and scheduling across the team
• Recruiting, coaching and developing a team of up to 12 AML Analysts
• Partnering closely with the MLRO, Compliance, Legal, Fraud, RG, Payments, Product, Data Analytics and Internal Audit, plus regulators, FIUs and law enforcement where authorised

What We’re Looking For

• Substantial AML operations experience, including proven people-management responsibility
• Subject-matter expertise in AML/CFT legislation, regulatory expectations, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring and financial crime risk management
• Experience managing AML investigations covering CDD, EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions, PEPs and suspicious activity
• Experience assessing source of funds, source of wealth and customer risk using a risk-based approach
• Experience implementing operational processes within a regulated environment
• Strong stakeholder management, and confident written and verbal communication
• Sound judgement and the ability to make decisions under pressure

Nice to Have

• A formal leadership qualification, ACAMS/ICA or equivalent AML qualification, prior experience as a Deputy MLRO or supporting an MLRO, and a background in online gaming, financial services or payments.

Why Apply

• This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future AML operating model for a business actively investing in its Customer Risk capability — with genuine scope to influence process, tooling and strategy, plus direct exposure to MLRO-level regulatory responsibility.
• Full package details (salary, benefits and relocation support) are available on application.

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