MLRO & AFC Lead - Spain

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Ceuta, Ciudad de Ceuta, ESP
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Gaming • Sports
The Role
Lead Spain’s AML/CFT compliance framework, oversee AFC analysts, ensure risk-based controls, coordinate audits, review EDD cases and SARs, support regulatory reporting, and advise internal stakeholders. The role acts as Deputy Representative before SEPBLAC, contributes to governance committees, provides management information, and represents the company with regulators and industry bodies. It requires regulated-market MLRO experience, Spanish and English fluency, and residence in or relocation to Ceuta.
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Company Description

There's nothing like a career at Entain. We're a leading, global sports betting and gaming company and we're upping the excitement and increasing player safety. We're a FTSE company with iconic brands including Ladbrokes, Coral, BetMGM, Eurobet and bwin, and we have an energy that drives us to perform at the height of our potential. Whether you're an engineer, marketer or retail specialist, a career here is a complete game changer.

Job Description

As MLRO & AFC Lead, based in our Ceuta office, you will report to our Head of AFC - Southern Europe. You will support them with developing an AML/CFT framework to ensure compliance with the Group's AML/CFT obligations in Spain. In this exciting, and newly-created, role you'll contribute to an established and effective team as well as influence ways of working and add real value.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Support development of policies, processes and procedures in line with AML legislation to ensure Entain's Spanish business complies with money laundering regulations
  • Oversee coordination of tasks performed by the AFC Analyst Team in Ceuta, in collaboration with AFC International Leadership Team and Head of AFC - Southern Europe
  • Ensure risk-based controls and policies in force for Spain are followed and applied by the AFC Analyst Team in Ceuta
  • Perform the role of Deputy of the Representative before SEPBLAC under the delegated functions scheme
  • Support the Head of AFC - Southern Europe in identifying any audit requirements and oversee any internal/external audits and the closure of any findings
  • Identify and escalate needs for changes or improvements in the operative process for Spain performed by the Ceuta-based AFC Team
  • Collaborate with the CDD operations team on EDD cases, providing instructions on how to proceed upon consultation
  • Support the Head of AFC - Southern Europe in the Internal Control Committee meetings (producing documentation, reports and minutes)
  • Support the Head of AFC - Southern Europe in reviewing cases escalated by Risk, AML alerts and law enforcement RFIs and determine actions required on a case-by-case basis
  • Review SARs accuracy and ensure prompt escalation to the Head of AFC - Southern Europe for approval
  • Provide AFC Subject Matter Expertise to advise the wider business, collaborating with internal stakeholders including AFC Operations, Risk, Product and Compliance Teams
  • In coordination with the Head of AFC Southern Europe, represent the company at conferences, trade bodies and with the AML regulator
  • Provide appropriate MI reports to the Head of AFC - Southern Europe and AFC International LT, Including highlighting overall trends and issues for the Spanish business

Qualifications

  • Experience as an MLRO in a regulated market, preferably within Spain
  • AML subject matter expertise and knowledge of best practices
  • Experience designing and implementing an AML/CFT framework, including conducting Business Risk Assessments, developing appropriate controls and embedding into policy
  • Experience designing and delivering an AML/CFT training programme
  • Knowledge of the Gaming industry would be desirable
  • Experience dealing with SEPBLAC (and other regulatory authorities)
  • Experience of reporting SARs
  • Knowledge of AML tools and systems
  • An AML qualification would be desirable
  • Fluent spoken and written Spanish and English
  • Must be resident in Ceuta or willing to relocate to take up the role

Additional Information

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

Based in our Ceuta office, you can expect to receive benefits like

  • Generous Group Bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working
  • Personal Medical Insurance
  • Food Vouchers
  • 30 days of annual leave

And outside of this, you'll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

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Skills Required

  • Experience as an MLRO in a regulated market, preferably in Spain
  • AML subject matter expertise and knowledge of best practices
  • Experience designing and implementing an AML/CFT framework, including business risk assessments, controls, and policies
  • Experience designing and delivering an AML/CFT training program
  • Knowledge of the gaming industry
  • Experience dealing with SEPBLAC and other regulatory authorities
  • Experience reporting suspicious activity reports (SARs)
  • Knowledge of AML tools and systems
  • AML qualification
  • Fluent spoken and written Spanish and English
  • Resident in Ceuta or willing to relocate
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The Company
HQ: London
30,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Entain is one of the world's largest sports betting and gaming groups, operating both online and in the retail sector, exclusively in regulated and regulating markets.

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