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Finance Manager

St Julians, Europe, Malta

Attractive salary + Benefits

Finance Manager Malta | Hybrid Reporting to the Deputy CFO and CFO The role My client, a leading iGaming business is looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to own accounting, reporting and audit across its current and future Malta entities. The finance team is in a period of growth and change, so you’ll be building and improving processes as well as running them, with a high degree of autonomy. Key responsibilities Own month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, including consolidated group reporting and monthly management packs Maintain balance sheet integrity, including player liabilities and PSP balances Lead and develop the Accounts Executive and Accounts Assistant, setting priorities and reviewing their work Manage the financial side of MGA, UKGC and other regulatory reporting, working with Legal, Compliance and advisors on gaming taxes and VAT Lead external audits across all jurisdictions and manage auditor relationships Oversee PSP and bank reconciliations, payment flows, player balances and liquidity Design and strengthen financial controls, SOPs and segregation of duties, driving automation where possible About you ACA, ACCA or CPA qualified, with 3+ years’ senior experience in accounting, reporting and audit Big 4 background and iGaming experience are strong advantages Experience supervising or mentoring junior finance staff Strong grasp of month-end close, reconciliations and audit coordination A proactive self-starter who works well independently, juggles competing deadlines and stays resilient through change What’s on offer Competitive salary reflecting your experience Hybrid working Private health insurance after six months Wellbeing programme and learning and development support Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership Team events, plus coffee, fruit and snacks in the office  
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Senior Compliance Manager

Liverpool, Europe, United Kingdom

Attractive Salary

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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On-site

Payments Analyst

Melbourne, Europe

82000 - 103000 USD + Bonus

Payments Analyst  Melbourne, Australia Onsite  82000 - 103000 USD + Bi Annual Performance Bonus My client is a small, experienced team behind some of the fastest-growing platforms in crypto, sports and iGaming and they are looking for a Payments Analyst to support with fiat payments while reporting to the Payment Operations Lead. What you will do Support the onboarding of new PSPs Build dashboards and alerts covering approval rates Investigate falling approval rates, error codes and routing problems Handle payment escalations from Customer Support and fix recurring issues at source Manage day-to-day relationships with PSPs and payment partners Review deposit and withdrawal conversion and fees by PSP to raise approval rates and lower costs Monitor for suspicious payment activity and adjust fraud rules while keeping friction low for genuine players Produce performance reports and PSP scorecards for leadership, and keep integration and escalation documentation up to date What you will bring 1 to 3 years’ experience in payments, fintech, iGaming, e-commerce or with a PSP A solid grasp of payment flows, APIs, PSPs, acquirers and orchestration across cards, bank transfers and local payment methods Working knowledge of fraud types such as chargebacks, account takeover and mule activity, and of rule and threshold tuning Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modelling) and experience with BI and monitoring tools The ability to turn transaction data into clear actions for internal teams and external partners Confidence working across teams and directly with PSP technical contacts A proactive, solutions-focused approach and good judgement under pressure Nice to have Experience with a payment orchestration platform Local payment methods experience across international markets A track record of launching payments in new markets quickly In-depth knowledge of the online gambling sector This role is based in Melbourne and may involve occasional travel.
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