Senior Compliance Manager.

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Professional Services industry
Europe, United Kingdom
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Post DateNovember 9, 2026

Senior Compliance Manager & MLRO

The Role

This is a hands-on senior compliance role for someone with strong regulatory knowledge, sound judgement and a pragmatic approach to risk. The Senior Compliance Manager & MLRO will oversee AML, CTF, sanctions and Safer Gambling, helping the business stay compliant while reaching commercially sensible outcomes. The role also leads the Player Protection team and keeps player safety and responsible gambling at the centre of the operation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Hold the MLRO/nominated officer role, with personal accountability for the firm’s AML, CTF, sanctions and proliferation financing frameworks
  • Exercise independent judgement under pressure, constructively challenge senior stakeholders and hold the line, escalating MLRO matters directly to the CEO where required
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of AML/CTF policies and controls
  • Prepare and escalate Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) where required
  • Lead, manage and mentor the Player Protection team, building a high-performing and collaborative culture
  • Design and maintain compliance training materials, turning complex regulatory requirements into clear content suited to each audience
  • 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, making sure decisions are documented and auditable
  • Monitor regulatory and legislative developments, support regulatory submissions and information requests, and prepare the business for compliance assessments
  • Turn emerging regulation into clear, business-focused priorities, procedures, guidance and training
  • Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to draw sound conclusions and make well-founded decisions

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will bring:

  • Strong experience in a compliance, financial crime, AML or regulatory risk role within a UK-regulated industry
  • Confidence presenting to and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, from Board and Committees to the wider workforce
  • A track record of building effective relationships with regulators and external stakeholders
  • An analytical, pragmatic mindset, with the ability to simplify complex regulation and design practical, business-focused solutions
  • Experience coaching and leading people
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • ICA qualification or equivalent
  • Knowledge of the gambling industry, particularly lotteries, prize draws or betting
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