About evoke...

We’re a business that embraces change and progress.

The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn’t be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That’s the future. That’s evoke.

At evoke, you’ll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We’ll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We’ll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that’s right for you.

About the role...

The AML international team is a diverse group of people united by a shared commitment to safeguarding the organization against financial crimes.

Our team members come from various nationalities and bring unique personalities, perspectives, skills and experiences to the table. Despite our differences, we find common ground in our passion for AML. As an integral part of the Evoke group compliance framework, we collaborate with different teams and leverage our collective expertise to uphold the organisation's anti-money laundering programs, policies, and operations, ensuring compliance with regulations in various gambling jurisdictions.

We pride ourselves in fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and mutual respect, creating an environment where every voice is valued. Joining our team means contributing to a meaningful purpose while growing professionally in an evolving and demanding regulatory landscape.

What you will be doing...

To act as MLRO for Evoke plc’s operations in Ontario and Alberta, managing compliance across principles-based but enforcement-active regimes with strong focus on MLRO accountability, governance, and senior management challenge.
Act as designated MLRO across multiple regulators:
Alberta: FINTRAC, AiGC, AGLC
Ontario: FINTRAC, AGCO, iGo
Ensure compliance with FINTRAC requirements.
Own cross-jurisdictional AML risk assessments and governance.
Personally approve highest-risk customer relationships.
Maintain strong Board and senior management escalation.
Lead regulatory examinations, including MLRO interviews.
Ensure effective integration of AML, RG, and fraud risk.
Maintain the independence and authority required to provide effective AML oversight and challenge.
Oversee AML training and fitness & probity compliance.

Who we are looking for...

Prior MLRO or DMLRO appointment in Ontario strongly preferred.
Experience operating under personal liability regimes.
Strong governance and Board-level communication skills.
Ability to manage divergent regulatory expectations coherently.
Proven experience managing complex AML investigations, regulatory reporting and high-risk customer assessments, ideally within the online gambling or financial services industry, with a strong understanding of emerging financial crime risks.

What we offer...

Financial: Competitive Salary and Bonus Schemes
Hybrid Working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare insurance, dental care, travel insurance and life insurance.
Health & Wellbeing: An allowance which can be used towards gym and fitness memberships, fitness clothing and equipment, consultations with a dietitian, massages and select treatments or items for your home office.
Wellness Cloud: Free access to Wellness Cloud; a tool to help encourage greater wellbeing through online coaching, webinars, videos and online resources.
Volunteer Time Off Programme: 20 days paid leave you can avail after your first year of employment to volunteer at an organisation online, locally, or abroad.

Apply...

At evoke, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place!

Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!

MLRO, Alberta & Ontario

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