AML Governance Officer & Regional MLRO

At FDJ UNITED, we don't just follow the game, we reinvent it.

FDJ UNITED is one of Europe’s leading betting and gaming operators, with a vast portfolio of iconic brands and a reputation for technological excellence. With more than 5,000 employees and a presence in around fifteen regulated markets, the Group offers a diversified, responsible range of games, both under exclusive rights and open to competition. We set new standards, proving that entertainment and safety can go hand in hand. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering the best and safest entertaining experiences for our customers every day.

We’re looking for bold people who are eager to succeed and ready to level-up the game. If you thrive on innovation, embrace challenges, and want to make a real impact at all levels, FDJ UNITED is your playing field.

Join us in shaping the future of gaming. Are you ready to LEVEL-UP THE GAME?

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. Internally, the role will focus on installing best practices and quality of processes and policies, while externally the role will be involved in leading and maintaining a localised strategy and approach to the market, working with the various market-specific stakeholders, such as the Regional Head of Compliance, General managers, Public Affairs, Communications and Commercial teams, as well as external networks. MLRO reports to the FDJ United Group Head of AML Governance.

Main responsibilities

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/DMLRO 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), Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (DMLRO) 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, Director of Compliance and Security 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/DMLRO.

• 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, Director of Compliance and Security;

• 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, Director of Compliance and Security;

• 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, Director of Compliance and Security, 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, Director of Compliance and Security 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 and Director of Compliance and Security.

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

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 Finnish language knowledge);
• Understanding of data-driven performance, good analytical skills;
• 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.

We believe talent knows no boundaries. Our hiring process focuses solely on your skills, experience, and potential to contribute to our team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and evaluate each candidate based on merit, regardless of personal characteristics as the age, gender, origin, religion, sexual orientation, neurodiversity or disability.