French speaking MLRO Financial Crime Manager

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Job title: French-speaking MLRO, Financial Crime Manager

Location: London, Leeds and Isle of Man

Overview of the role:

As Financial Crime Manager and French MLRO within the Business Integrity Department you will work with and lend expert guidance to the Financial Crime Analysts in the receipt, review and reporting of Suspicious Activity and report to the Head of Financial Crime and Divisional MLRO. You will hold DMLRO responsibilities on assigned licences across the business as well as MLRO responsibilities for the French licence. You will be fluent in written and verbal French language.

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.

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 in required development projects.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) and Sanctions monitoring and reporting

• Undertaking MLRO responsibilities for French licence held including regulatory correspondence, review and submission of suspicious activity reports and responses to law enforcement requests

• 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 Security and Responsible Gaming on technical development projects where AML/CFT factors are required

• Work with due-diligence team on player screening reviews (use of FinScan / Worldcheck software) and escalations / queries on players.

• 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 Corporate 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:

• Proven years experience in an MLRO/DMLRO position in a regulated entity

• Fluent French speaker and able to write and read fluently in French

• 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 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

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, 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

• A personal interest allowance to let you learn something new or pursue a hobby

• 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

• Online Discount Scheme, including discounted shopping and cinema vouchers

• Access to an on-site gym.

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 [email protected]. 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:

Flutter International 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.