Senior Financial Crime Manager Senior Compliance Manager (M) Job title: Senior Financial Crime Manager Location: Leeds Overview of the role: We are looking for a Senior Financial Crime Manager and Deputy MLRO to join our Financial Crime team in our Leeds office. As Senior Financial Crime Manager and Deputy MLRO within the Business Integrity Department’s Financial Crime Team, you will work with and lend expert guidance to the Financial Crime Managers in the receipt, review and reporting of Suspicious Activity alongside the wider financial crime team and report directly to the Head of Financial Crime and Divisional MLRO. You will hold DMLRO responsibilities on assigned licences across the business with potential to hold MLRO responsibilities directly. You will have extensive experience in an AML CFT environment and will be used to working in a fast paced environment able to make decisions in isolation and work well as part of a team. This role follows a hybrid approach to working, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices. These discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for you both, while recognising that quality time together is essential for keeping us mission-aligned. Our Leeds office is at the heart of our business. The 8-storey building has an onsite staff gym and cafeteria, two heated rooftop terraces, a dedicated gaming room and a staircase amphitheatre. The space brings all our teams under one roof in the biggest private letting office in Yorkshire. What you’ll do: You will be required to monitor jurisdictional AML/CFT Legislation, Rules and Regulatory guidance to ensure the ongoing compliance of the International Divisions AML/CFT control framework and procedures and play a key role both in support and leading on required development projects. Oversight of the financial crime management team including direct line manager responsibilities Undertaking Deputy MLRO responsibilities for multiple licences held including regulatory correspondence, review and submission of suspicious activity reports and responses to law enforcement requests Understanding the reporting obligations and legal requirements in assigned jurisdictions to ensure submission of high-quality SARs, including liaising with the Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) or equivalent bodies in those jurisdictions Ensuring all documented controls / procedures remain up to date and relevant for regulatory scrutiny and internal application. Application of the legislation provisions, reporting obligations, proscribed reporting format and responsible authorities, across all jurisdictions for SAR reporting Assist with the assessment and management of ML / TF risk posed by products and services offered in key jurisdictions. Lend research support to ML/TF law, obligations and practicalities of reporting suspicions as new jurisdictions are added to the license portfolio Work with various stakeholders across the business on technical development projects where AML/CFT factors are required Assist with the design and delivery of compulsory annual AML/CFT training Provide research and intelligence support in relation to; AML/CFT, Sanctions, Bribery & Corruption, Probity and Due-Diligence matters as the wider work for the Business Integrity department. Stakeholder management both internally and externally providing support to the Head of Department on projects, regulatory inspections and audits. What you’ll bring: Demonstrated ability in an MLRO/DMLRO position in a regulated entity ideally with experience dealing with International regulators and law enforcement agencies Line manager experience An appreciation of cross jurisdictional organised crime activity, and the transactional typologies of terrorist financing Able to review, interpret communicate and apply AML/CFT legal requirements in a commercial fashion Well organised, able to plan and prioritise work tasks and work in a very fast paced environment Attention to detail, and excellent record keeper Ability to deliver high quality work under internal volume and external deadline pressures Confident in learning new IT systems / application and use of software It’s ok if you don’t think you tick every box on this list. We love people who want to challenge themselves and are passionate about what they do. If you believe you can contribute in some areas and are eager to learn, we encourage you to apply. Why choose us: Aside from a generous base salary, we have a fantastic benefits & rewards program that is designed to encourage personal and career development. Discretionary annual performance bonus 30 days paid leave Health and dental insurance for you, and 50% coverage for your partner and your children (if you all live at the same address) Personal life insurance and income protection The option to join our company pension scheme External learning support of up to £2,000 or equivalent in local currency, dedicated 4 learning “Power Hours” every month during office time, full access to the Udemy and Mindtools platforms, in-house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career Looking to extend your family? You will receive a cash gift of £1,000 for your new addition whilst working for us 26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary carer leave pay at 100% pay Free Gym membership & access to an on-site gym Social events; including our sensational summer and Christmas parties Online Discount Scheme, including discounted shopping and cinema vouchers. Equal opportunities: At Flutter International we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity, respecting all our uniqueness and differences. We welcome you to let us know whether you have any accessibility needs. All you need to do is email us at talentflutterint.com. Your journey with us is focused on ensuring you have what you need to be your best self. Learn more about the works we are doing on Inclusion and Belonging here: https://careers.flutterinternational.com/working-at-flutter-international/diversity-equity-inclusion/ The group: PokerStars is a proud member of the Flutter Entertainment family, a global leader in sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment. We're not just another company; we're listed on both the prestigious FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). What sets us apart is our world class brands, cutting-edge products, and our International division includes our operations in over 100 global markets and offers sports betting, casino, poker, rummy and lottery, mainly online. What truly defines us is our commitment to ensuring that the excitement of gaming and entertainment is experienced in a responsible and sustainable way. Our remarkable team of over 8,000 colleagues drives this vision, spread across 28 offices worldwide.