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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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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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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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