Manager - Financial Crime Risk

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We’re on the hunt for a Manager - Financial Crime Risk to drive excellence in our quality assurance and control testing frameworks. You'll be responsible for delivering robust, data-driven assurance reviews and evolving our QA/Control Testing functions into a center of excellence.

At Entain, compliance with our regulatory obligations is more than a legal requirement: it is a key pillar of our growth strategy. We operate in a heavily regulated industry, and our growth is dependent on our customers trusting us to do the right thing.

This role will support continuous improvement of the AML/CTF Program and Procedures, including Change Risk Assessments, remediation initiatives, and alignment with legislative obligations. It will drive the development and uplift of Entain’s transaction monitoring program, while supporting innovation in KYC/ECDD data collection and workflow efficiency.

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in safeguarding our business by being a key player in shaping how we combat financial crime with innovation and integrity.

**Where and how you can work...**

We have offices expanding across multiple locations in Australia and New Zealand.

We value a flexible work environment and embrace a hybrid working model, enabling you to maintain in-office collaboration 2 days per week. This approach supports both work-life balance and individual preferences, fostering a productive and personalised work environment.

**Your day-to-day...**
- Leading quality assurance and control testing efforts to ensure AML/CTF risks are effectively managed, and identify areas of non-compliance with clear recommendations for improvement.
- Proactively identify, assess, and respond to emerging financial crime risks, trends, and typologies specific to gaming and online wagering.
- Ensuring that ML/TF risks (and any new risks) are being properly identified, assessed and controlled.
- Promoting a strong culture of compliance, mentor AML/CTF team members, and ensure understanding and adherence to AML/CTF obligations across the business.
- Optimising understanding of the AML/CTF team amongst the broader business to leverage their support, by identifying additional training and communication opportunities
- Sharing knowledge regarding relevant AML/CTF matters (internal and external) and responding to escalations from the team.

**You're a match if you have.**
- Proven experience in financial crime risk management, ideally with a strong QA/assurance background.
- Sharp analytical mindset with a track record of driving process improvement and control uplift.
- Proven experience in Project Management and Planning.
- Confident communicator with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and committees.
- A natural motivator and collaborator.

**Who are we?**

At Entain Australia & New Zealand, we're on a mission to revolutionise the world of sports and gaming venue entertainment. We're the home of Australia and New Zealand's best gaming and tech talent, with a passion for pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable experiences.

We have a host of leading brands under the Entain umbrella - our customers can experience the best of sports betting and entertainment with Ladbrokes Australia and neds, where together they provide thrilling avenues for sports enthusiasts and racing aficionados alike. Through Entain Venues, our venue partners offer non-stop entertainment through our line-up of brands from the Australian Poker League and SportsPick to the challenges of InnQUIZitive and many more.

We're also proud to support racing and sport in New Zealand through our 25-year strategic partnership with TAB NZ. The TAB brand in New Zealand connects enthusiasts to the heart of the action, whether it's horse racing, greyhounds, or a variety of thrilling sports.

**Entain Lifestyle**
- Embrace your need for a work-life balance through our 9-day fortnight.
- Celebrate the joy of starting a family with 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Indulge in a range of wellness benefits through our wellness calendar, including, heavily subsidised gym memberships and other paid-for services.
- Enjoy the convenience of a free onsite barista and a fully stocked fridge and pantry, ensuring breakfast and lunch are taken care of.
- A wealth of learning and development opportunities, empowering you to broaden your expertise and professional growth.
- Company-wide events designed to honour and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our exceptional team.
- We LOVE Entertainment, and Racing and Sports are at the heart of everything we do. So, it only makes sense that we provide access to staff giveaways to sporting and racing events.

As a global employer, Entain is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive culture where our people feel like they truly belong. We are a multicultural business that values, celebrates and respects individual differences, so whatever your sexuality, gender, gender identity, ability, age, ra