MLRO and Anti-Financial Crime Lead

Job DescriptionAs 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 regulationsOversee coordination of tasks performed by the AFC Analyst Team in Ceuta, in collaboration with AFC International Leadership Team and Head of AFC - Southern EuropeEnsure risk-based controls and policies in force for Spain are followed and applied by the AFC Analyst Team in CeutaPerform the role of Deputy of the Representative before SEPBLAC under the delegated functions schemeSupport the Head of AFC - Southern Europe in identifying any audit requirements and oversee any internal/external audits and the closure of any findingsIdentify and escalate needs for changes or improvements in the operative process for Spain performed by the Ceuta-based AFC TeamCollaborate with the CDD operations team on EDD cases, providing instructions on how to proceed upon consultationSupport 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 basisReview SARs accuracy and ensure prompt escalation to the Head of AFC - Southern Europe for approvalProvide AFC Subject Matter Expertise to advise the wider business, collaborating with internal stakeholders including AFC Operations, Risk, Product and Compliance TeamsIn coordination with the Head of AFC Southern Europe, represent the company at conferences, trade bodies and with the AML regulatorProvide appropriate MI reports to the Head of AFC - Southern Europe and AFC International LT, Including highlighting overall trends and issues for the Spanish business