Our client is a well-backed and rapidly expanding iGaming operator, committed to maintaining the highest levels of compliance and regulatory integrity. As they scale their operations, they are seeking a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to lead anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) compliance efforts within a highly dynamic and regulated industry. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the AML framework within a high-growth, fast-moving iGaming company while ensuring adherence to all relevant licensing conditions and regulatory requirements.

Location: Hybrid / Malta

Responsibilities:

As MLRO, you will serve as the designated compliance lead for AML/CTF matters, overseeing player activity monitoring, risk assessments, regulatory reporting, and internal compliance training. You will act as the main point of contact for financial regulators, licensing authorities, and law enforcement agencies, ensuring the company remains fully compliant in all jurisdictions where it operates. This role requires a seasoned compliance professional with a deep understanding of iGaming-specific AML risks, player behavior, transaction monitoring, and risk-based approaches to fraud prevention.

• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust AML/CTF framework aligned with international and jurisdictional regulatory standards.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with licensing conditions and gaming authorities’ requirements in the markets of operation.
• Act as the key point of contact for regulatory bodies and financial crime enforcement agencies.
• Oversee real-time transaction monitoring to identify and investigate suspicious player behavior.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) and source of funds (SOF) reviews where required.
• Perform regular risk assessments on business operations, customer segments, and payment channels.
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other regulatory filings in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure all AML-related documentation, policies, and reports are maintained and audit-ready at all times.
• Design and deliver AML/CTF training for operational teams, including customer support, VIP managers, and payments teams.
• Instill a culture of compliance across the business, ensuring all employees understand their role in financial crime prevention.
• Work closely with Fraud, Risk, Payments, and VIP teams to enhance player protection strategies.
• Advise senior management on emerging risks, industry trends, and regulatory developments in AML compliance.
• Assist in external audits, regulatory inspections, and licensing applications as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of AML compliance experience, ideally within the iGaming, sports betting, or financial services industries.
• Proven ability to navigate AML risks specific to online gaming, including high-risk jurisdictions, bonus abuse, and player onboarding risks.
• In-depth understanding of AML legislation, FATF guidelines, and regulatory frameworks across key jurisdictions (e.g., MGA, UKGC, Curacao, Sweden, etc.).
• Experience dealing with iGaming regulators, financial crime units, and external auditors.
• Ability to interpret player behavioral patterns, payment trends, and risk indicators to detect potential financial crime activities.
• Proficient in AML transaction monitoring tools, data analytics, and risk assessment methodologies.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with regulators, internal teams, and external partners.
• Strong presentation skills for compliance training and policy updates across the organization.
• Professional qualifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), ICA Diploma in AML, or similar are highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or Compliance (or equivalent experience)

What’s in it for you?

🚀 High-Growth Environment – Be part of an ambitious iGaming operator scaling rapidly across multiple jurisdictions.
💼 Career-Defining Opportunity – Shape and influence the AML compliance framework from the ground up.
🔍 Autonomy & Leadership – Lead financial crime prevention efforts in a fast-paced, high-risk industry.
🌎 International Exposure – Work with multi-jurisdictional regulators, payment providers, and risk teams.