AML Consultant, Senior Level, UK

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced AML Consultant with deep, hands-on experience in the GB gambling sector to join our growing consultancy business. This is a client-facing, delivery-focused role in which you will work independently and as part of project teams to support gambling operators across the full spectrum of AML compliance — from building frameworks from the ground up, to guiding operators through regulatory assessments and beyond.

You will bring the credibility and practical expertise that only comes from having held senior AML responsibility within the sector itself, and will be trusted to provide both strategic counsel and pragmatic, operational guidance to clients navigating an increasingly demanding regulatory environment.

 Key Responsibilities

 AML Framework & Documentation

  • Design and build AML/CFT frameworks from scratch for new and existing gambling operators, calibrated to their specific risk profiles, business models, and regulatory obligations

  • Draft, redraft, and quality-assure AML policies and procedures, ensuring these are practical, proportionate, and fully aligned with the Money Laundering Regulations and Gambling Commission expectations

  • Develop and refresh Business-Wide Risk Assessments and Customer Risk Assessments translating regulatory requirements into clear, operator-ready documentation

 Client Advisory & Regulatory Support

  • Advise gambling operator clients on AML obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations and Gambling Commission Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP), providing clear, actionable guidance tailored to their operations

  • Support operators through Gambling Commission regulatory assessment processes — including compliance assessments, interviews, information requests, and post-assessment follow-up — acting as a knowledgeable guide at every stage

  • Provide strategic and operational advice on AML programme design, governance structures, risk appetite, and the embedding of effective first- and second-line controls

 Audits & Assessments

  • Conduct formal AML audits of operator compliance programmes, producing written findings reports with structured, prioritised recommendations suitable for regulator, Board and senior management audiences

  • Undertake less formal, operational AML assessments focused on process efficiency, control effectiveness, and practical improvements — delivering pragmatic, straightforward feedback that operators can act on quickly

  • Identify control gaps, thematic weaknesses, and emerging risk areas, and support clients in developing and implementing remediation plans

 Training, Coaching & Mentoring

  • Design and deliver AML training programmes for operator staff at all levels, from frontline employees through to senior management and Board members

  • Provide one-to-one and group coaching and mentoring to AML compliance professionals within client organisations, building internal capability and supporting professional development

  • Act as a subject-matter resource for client teams, helping to embed a strong AML culture and equip staff with the knowledge to identify and escalate financial crime risk effectively

 RegTech Advisory & Implementation Support

  • Advise clients on AML RegTech options, including transaction monitoring, customer risk scoring, KYC/identity verification, and source of funds tools, helping them assess fit, capability, and value for money

  • Support the operational implementation of RegTech solutions, working alongside client teams and vendors to configure systems, define rules and thresholds, and embed new tools into day-to-day compliance operations

  • Provide independent challenge and quality assurance on technology-enabled AML processes, including rule calibration, alert management workflows, and management information outputs

 What We're Looking For

 Essential

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in a senior AML position within a GB-focused remote gambling operator — such as Head of AML, AML Director, or Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).

  • Direct, first-hand experience of GB Gambling Commission regulatory assessment processes and the follow-up actions and engagement these typically involve

  • Deep, working knowledge of the Money Laundering Regulations and how they apply specifically to the gambling sector, including the interaction with LCCP requirements and Gambling Commission guidance

  • Proven ability to work independently on client engagements, managing your own workload and output to a high standard, while also integrating effectively into larger project teams when required

  • Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce both formal audit reports and clear, accessible advisory documents and training materials

  • A practical, solutions-oriented mindset, able to balance regulatory rigour with commercial and operational realism when advising clients

 Nice to Have

  • A relevant professional qualification in AML or financial crime, such as ICA Certificate/Diploma in AML, CAMS, CFE, or equivalent

  • Experience working within or advising land-based gambling operators, in addition to remote gambling

  • Exposure to AML regulatory frameworks in other jurisdictions, such as Malta (MGA), Gibraltar, Isle of Man, or other regulated gambling markets

What We Offer

  • Competitive fee rates or salary, commensurate with the seniority and specialism this role demands

  • Flexible, remote-first working model, structured around client needs rather than presenteeism

  • A varied and interesting client portfolio across the GB gambling sector and beyond

  • The autonomy to run your own engagements, supported by an experienced team and strong practice leadership

  • A collaborative culture that values deep sector expertise and rewards practical, high-quality advisory work

  • upport for continued professional development, including relevant qualifications and industry engagement

If you're interested in learning more, please send your CV to steven@grs-recruit.com.