Vacancy Details

Chief Commercial Officer – B2C Betting & Gaming

We are currently supporting a leading international Betting & Gaming operator as they look to hire an experienced Chief Compliance Officer. This is a long-established business with a brand that dates back over 15 years. They operate in multiple regulated markets across the UK, Europe, Africa, Canada and LATAM.

Role

As Chief Compliance Officer you will lead an internationally based team of compliance professionals. You will be tasked with developing a more centralised approach to compliance and be expected to work independently and be given the autonomy by the CEO to make decisions. Your role will require strong leadership, but also the need for you to be hands. A key requirement is for applicants to hold in-depth experience of working with the UKGC.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and oversee the compliance framework across all regulated markets.
• Act as the key senior contact for regulators, licensing authorities and external advisers.
• Lead AML/KYC, responsible gambling and player protection frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory developments and ensure changes are implemented across the business.
• Oversee regulatory submissions, licence renewals, audits, reviews and remediation actions.
• Provide practical compliance advice to Operations, Product, Marketing, Payments and Customer Support.
• Report material compliance risks and regulatory developments to senior management and relevant boards.
• Lead and develop the compliance team and promote a strong compliance culture across the business.

Requirements

To be considered for this role it is vital you have strong experience working with the UKGC.

• Significant senior compliance experience within regulated online gambling / iGaming.
• Previous experience as a Chief Compliance Officer, Head of Compliance, Director of Compliance or similar senior role.
• Strong experience dealing directly with gambling regulators – and the UKGC is essential
• Solid knowledge of AML, KYC, responsible gambling, licensing and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working across multiple regulated jurisdictions.
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical operational solutions.
• Confident communicator able to work effectively with senior management, regulators and cross-functional teams.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Clear Edge International Search & Selection.