Our client is successful and rapidly growing business. Reporting to the CFO, the successful candidate will lead sports compliance strategy and operations across UK FCA-regulated sports spread betting.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own the regulatory relationship with sports licensing authorities
Set and execute the firm’s sports compliance strategy, translating multi-jurisdictional regulatory change into practical policy and process
Provide day-to-day legal advice on sports trading, product development, advertising, data rights and customer terms.
Oversee safer gambling, social responsibility and sports-specific AML/CTF controls.
Act as a Deputy MLRO alongside the existing Deputy MLRO.
Design and deliver the annual sports compliance monitoring programme.
Work with senior management team to develop and implement the firm’s A.I. strategy within compliance, including prompt design, testing and regulatory assessment.
Mentor and develop the compliance team.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
A legal qualification (solicitor, barrister or equivalent) is strongly preferred, though candidates with an equivalent professional compliance qualification and outstanding practical experience will also be considered.
Significant senior-level experience of running or playing a leading role in a compliance department at a sports betting or gambling firm, with demonstrable exposure to multi-jurisdictional regulation.
Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical rigour and the ability to provide clear, commercially aware advice.
A track record of building effective regulatory relationships and leading successful responses to regulatory enquiries or audits.
The confidence and credibility to operate at senior management level and to influence across the business.
Strong knowledge of the UK’s sports betting regulations and framework.
Experience of or exposure to international gambling licensing regimes, including licensing applications, renewals and regulatory transitions.
For further information please contact Natalie Eshelby
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