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...

To support and deputise for the MLRO, ensuring continuous AML compliance across enforcement-active jurisdictions with strong emphasis on MLRO accountability and governance.

This role carries elevated responsibility and must be capable of acting as MLRO during absence without loss of control.

What you will be doing...

Deputise for the MLRO, including SAR decisioning and regulatory engagement.
Ensure compliance with applicable jurisdiction-specific AML/CFT and regulatory requirements, including: FINTRAC, AGLC, AGCO and provincially regulations and standards such as iGO and AIGC.
Review and decide on high-risk customers, transactions, and EDD outcomes.
Support group-wide AML consistency with other International gaming markets under Article 16 EU AMLR.
Oversee PEP, sanctions and adverse media assessments.
Respond to inspections, thematic reviews, regulatory and law-enforcement information requests.
Support the MLRO during audits, inspections and other regulatory interactions.
Support the MLRO and AML Governance Manager in maintaining jurisdiction-specific AML risk assessments and ensuring identified risks are reflected in policies, procedures and operational controls.
Identify and escalate AML control deficiencies and support timely remediation of audit, assurance and regulatory findings.
Deliver AML training and support the development of AML officers.
Support Board and senior management AML reporting.

Who we are looking for...

Prior deputy MLRO or senior AML experience in highly prescriptive EU jurisdictions, with demonstrable experience exercising independent AML judgement and decision-making
Experience reviewing complex high-risk customer and EDD cases and making or materially supporting SAR/STR decisions.
Strong understanding of risk-based AML frameworks and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into effective operational controls and procedures.
Strong attention to detail, procedural discipline and documentation standards.
Ability to exercise sound judgement and clearly document and defend decisions under regulatory challenge.
Experience in online gambling strongly preferred.
Fluency in English is required.

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.

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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!

Deputy MLRO Ontario & Alberta

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