Manager, AML Compliance (Contractor)
BetMGM is recruiting for a Manager, AML Compliance to fill a temporary vacancy at its Toronto, Ontario office. This is a full-time, hybrid position that requires some in-office attendance.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, AML Compliance, the role is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, and oversight of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing compliance programme for BetMGM.
The Manager, AML Compliance ensures adherence to all applicable Canadian regulatory requirements, including the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, FINTRAC guidance, and relevant provincial gaming regulations. The role provides leadership, conducts risk assessments, oversees investigations, and ensures that BetMGM maintains a strong culture of compliance.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance the casino’s AML/CTF compliance programme in accordance with FINTRAC requirements.
- Establish and update AML policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ensure effective implementation of Know Your Customer, Enhanced Due Diligence, and ongoing monitoring processes.
- Monitor changes to Canadian federal and provincial regulations and ensure BetMGM remains compliant.
- Act as a primary resource for business groups and an escalation point for suspicious activity and AML matters.
- Lead and maintain BetMGM’s enterprise-wide AML risk assessment.
- Oversee customer risk rating processes and monitor high-risk accounts.
- Manage regular provincial regulatory deliverables.
- Supervise the review of unusual player behaviour, fraud indicators, and transaction patterns.
- Ensure processes for transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and Politically Exposed Persons screening are effective and up to date.
- Develop and deliver AML/CTF training for employees and management, and maintain training records to ensure annual refresher courses are completed.
- Ensure training meets FINTRAC and provincial regulator standards.
- Prepare reports for senior leadership and management committees.
- Track and implement audit remediation actions and programme improvements.
- Manage and provide coaching to AML analysts and other compliance staff.
- Foster a strong culture of integrity, ethics, and compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as criminology, law, business, or finance (preferred).
- Proof of authorisation or eligibility to work in Canada (required).
- 5+ years of experience in AML/CTF, preferably within gaming, fintech, online gambling, or financial services (required).
- Strong knowledge of the PCMLTFA, FINTRAC guidelines, and Canadian AML regulatory framework (required).
- Experience with transaction monitoring tools, data analysis, and case management systems (required).
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and reporting skills (required).
- Ability to communicate proficiently and effectively in English, both in spoken and written form (required).
- Knowledge of FINTRAC FWR and batch reporting (required).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively to members of different backgrounds and levels of experience (required).
- Ability to work independently, with a high level of personal initiative and motivation (required).
- Recognised AML certifications such as CAMS (preferred).
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
- Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA).
- Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
- Professional development reimbursement and ongoing skills training opportunities.
- Employee resource groups.
- Swag and ticket giveaways.
- Compensation range of $107,200 to $132,200, including salary, vacation pay, and statutory entitlements.
BetMGM is a leading US sports betting and online gaming operator, formed in 2018 as a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, it holds exclusive access to MGM's land-based and online sports betting, poker and casino businesses across the United States and Canada. The company operates the BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker brands and is one of the largest operators in the regulated North American market. Its products combine online sportsbook, casino and poker with MGM's nationwide network of casinos.