AML Governance Officer & Regional MLRO

The Role

This role will ensure compliance with the respective anti-money laundering regulations and play a key part in FDJ United's strategy and policy in various markets. AML Governance officer is required to act as MLRO for various markets.

The AML Governance Officer executes these missions within the framework of the group's FDJ United policies and standards for competitive activities, and for the relevant geographical sectors and subsidiaries:

• Compliance Supervision: Ensure that subsidiaries comply with local AML/CFT regulations and internal policies. Act as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), assist Head of AML during the performance of his/her tasks. Act as AML compliance owner for respective licenses and markets, exercising sound judgment on sensitive and time-dependent matters by keeping abreast of legislative and commercial developments at the regional and global levels;

• Policy Development and Monitoring: Assist Head of AML in implementing group policies and standards. Update local AML/CFT policies and procedures. Monitor and review existing policies and procedures, identify gaps, and design corrective actions. Perform internal control over the implementation of said policies and procedures. Assist in developing an AML framework for the AML detection model and AML controls.

• Train and conduct quality checks on operations to ensure quality and consistency with the policy and approach. Implement internal controls in connection with the AML obligations of FDJ Group and specific regulatory obligations within their scope in connection with the first operational line (KYC, KYT, transaction monitoring).

• Risk Analysis: Analyze inherent risks identified during audits and risk assessments, and implement necessary control and remediation mechanisms. Preparation of business-wide AML risk assessment.

• Suspicious Activity Reports: Submit suspicious activity reports to the competent authorities in cases provided for by the regulations as a MLRO.

• Regulatory Obligations: When required, liaise with supervisory authorities, law enforcement, and national financial intelligence units in the AML/CFT field. Transmit reports, action plans, and regulatory reports related to AML/CFT to the competent authorities as necessary. Lead internal and external audits on anti-money laundering as instructed by the Head of AML;

• Provide support to the operational teams by being the point of contact and escalation, namely with high-risk cases and scenarios. Act as the point of contact and support for related legal claims and issues when required and/or instructed by Head of AML;

• Training and Guidance: Provide guidance and advice to employees on the execution of anti-money laundering regulations.

• KPI and Activity Reports: Transmit reports and activity indicators to the respective Head of AML, General Managers, and the Regional Head of Compliance when required.

• Stakeholder management: Undertake delegated tasks as required and needed by the Head of AML. Assist the Head of AML with any ad-hoc duties and projects.

• Ensure adherence to the AML, Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) obligations for your role.

• Identify and raise any non-compliance incidents promptly to Head of AML.

• Challenge processes, policies and projects that will negatively impact compliance within the Group.

• Ensure that you, and your team, adhere to the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) obligations within your direct responsibility and control. 
• Ensure any non-compliance incidents within your team are raised through the appropriate channels (Compliance Incidents Process) and that your team are informed of any reporting processes relevant to them. 
• Challenge processes, policies and projects that will negatively impact compliance within the Group. 
• Ensure your team's completion of all mandatory compliance trainings within the set deadline. 
• Reach out to the Compliance Teams if unsure of any of your compliance obligations or the requirements are unclear. 

Required skills:

• Experience in AML/Compliance of at least 2 years, preferably in the gambling sector;

• Proven knowledge of AML regulations as well as AML expertise (i.e. ACAMS, ICA certifications);

• Proficiency in the English language and at least one other European language (preferably Dutch or French language knowledge);

• Understanding of data-driven performance, good analytical skills;

• Certification in AML required (ICA, CAMS, etc.)

• Genuine interest and passion in the field of anti-money laundering;

• Great analytical & organisational skills;

• Time management skills;

• Able to work with minimal guidance and supervision;

• Self-motivated and a self-starter.