Senior Compliance Officer

Let's start with the role

The Senior Compliance Officer for International Expansion Projects leads regulatory compliance for new market launches and the organization's existing international operations. The role goes beyond analysing local regulatory requirements: it takes ownership of end-to-end regulatory workstreams, from licensing and operational readiness to engagement with regulators and external legal counsel. It also acts as a trusted advisor to business, product and technology teams.  Responsibilities include:

• Providing advice and ensuring regulatory compliance across markets;
• Developing solutions and identifying opportunities to support business development;
• Advocating and supporting strategic and business priorities from a regulatory compliance perspective;
• Guiding and supporting colleagues, while contributing to the continuous improvement of the team's methodologies and ways of working.

• Conduct in-depth research on regulatory requirements in potential new markets for online gaming expansion.
• Lead and review gap analyses against local requirements, assigning actions to the responsible teams and tracking them to closure.

• Formulate market-entry strategies, taking into account regulatory requirements and compliance challenges.
• Collaborate with legal, business development, product, payments, marketing and technology teams to develop entry and go-live plans aligned with local laws and industry standards.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable items and drive their implementation across teams.

• Manage the application, acquisition and maintenance of gaming licenses and authorisations / permits in new jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required documentation to regulatory authorities, directly or via local counsel.

• Design and implement compliance policies and procedures tailored to the specific regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction, including terms and conditions, betting rules and other player-facing and website documentation.
• Integrate compliance measures into business processes (e.g., KYC and AML requirements, responsible gaming, player limits, bonus and promotional rules, marketing and advertising requirements) and prepare the organization for going live.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with regulatory authorities, fostering open communication channels, and contribute to public consultations on draft regulations.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and consultants, including selection, engagement letters, due diligence and onboarding, scope of work and cost oversight, while staying updated on legal developments and industry best practices.

• Implement systems for continuous monitoring of regulatory changes and updates in all relevant markets, assessing their impact and driving the necessary organizational changes.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management on regulatory compliance status, outstanding actions, potential risks and recommended courses of action. 

• Identify and assess potential compliance risks in new and existing markets, develop proactive mitigation measures and escalate critical matters in a timely manner. 
• Collaborate with the risk management team to develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Support regulatory audits, due diligence and corporate matters with a regulatory dimension, such as changes in ownership or capital structure.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in Law;
• In-depth knowledge of local gambling laws applicable to online gaming and of AML/KYC requirements in the relevant markets;
• 5-8 years of relevant gaming industry experience, including proven experience leading licensing or market-entry projects;
• Proven experience managing regulatory requirements and interfacing with regulators and external legal counsel;
• Project management, analytical, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
• Experience guiding or mentoring colleagues is a plus;
• A technology-oriented mindset and a passion for innovation and the gaming industry (a strong plus). 

Nice to have

• Graduate/ postgraduate studies in Law, Finance, Business or Political Science; 
• Previous experience in compliance roles.

Kaizen Gaming Perks

• 🕑 Hybrid way of working
• 🏃 A buddy will support you with your onboarding
• 💸 Competitive pay and bonus scheme
• 💰 Monthly meal allowance
• 👩‍⚕️ Private health insurance for you and your family
• ⭐Developmental 360° feedback framework
• 📚 Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Support 
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