A leading international betting and gaming operator seeks a Director of Regulatory Compliance to shape strategy across its extensive operations.
Key Takeaways
* A major international betting and gaming operator is appointing a Director of Regulatory Compliance.
* This leadership position will define compliance strategy for both online and retail gambling operations, with a primary focus on the UK market.
* The role emphasizes independent oversight and engagement with regulators to ensure robust governance and sustainable growth within the evolving gambling landscape.
New Leadership Role in Gambling Compliance
A leading international betting and gaming operator is currently in the process of appointing a Director of Regulatory Compliance. This position is a strategically important leadership role within a newly evolved Group Compliance function. The individual appointed will have the opportunity to shape regulatory compliance strategy across both the retail and digital operations of the business.
Operating within a highly regulated and rapidly evolving environment, the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the business continues to meet its regulatory obligations. This includes supporting sustainable growth and innovation across its various gambling platforms.
Core Responsibilities and Oversight
Reporting directly to the Group Compliance Director, this role carries visibility and influence across the organization. It involves regular engagement at Executive Committee and Board level, as well as direct interaction with regulators and industry bodies. The Director will lead a team of senior compliance professionals, taking responsibility for the development, oversight, and continuous enhancement of the organization’s regulatory compliance framework.
Functioning as a second line of defense, the role provides independent oversight, challenge, and guidance to first-line business functions. This structure ensures robust regulatory governance across the entire business. The scope covers both online and retail operations, with a primary focus on the UK regulatory landscape. There is also potential for oversight of additional jurisdictions as the business continues its expansion.
Key responsibilities include leading the development and implementation of the regulatory compliance strategy and framework across the organization. The Director will ensure compliance with all applicable gambling regulatory and licensing requirements, monitoring and assessing regulatory developments, and translating complex requirements into practical business solutions. Independent oversight and challenge to operational teams will ensure effective ownership of regulatory obligations within the first line. The role also oversees compliance monitoring, management information, key risk indicators, and regulatory reporting.
Engagement and Strategic Direction
The Director will act as a senior escalation point for higher-risk customer decisions and governance matters. Building and maintaining relationships with regulators, industry bodies, and external stakeholders is a core function. The role supports executive and Board reporting on regulatory compliance matters and involves chairing and contributing to key governance committees and forums. A key objective is to drive a culture of compliance, accountability, and ethical conduct across the business, alongside overseeing advertising, marketing, and customer communication compliance frameworks.
Candidate Profile and Opportunity
The operator is seeking an experienced regulatory compliance leader with a track record operating within highly regulated environments, particularly within the gambling sector, financial services, or a similarly regulated field. A deep understanding of UK gambling regulation, licensing requirements, and regulatory expectations is necessary, along with demonstrable experience operating within a second-line compliance function.
Leadership experience, including the development and management of senior compliance teams, is required. Experience engaging with regulators and senior external stakeholders, coupled with communication and influencing skills to operate credibly at Executive and Board level, are also important. Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities are essential, as is an interest in leveraging emerging technologies, automation, and AI to improve compliance effectiveness. Experience across both digital and retail operations, and exposure to regulatory investigations, remediation programs, or enforcement matters, are also considered. Relevant compliance, legal, or regulatory qualifications are expected.
This opportunity offers an influential leadership role within an established and ambitious organization operating at scale. The successful individual will have the chance to shape regulatory strategy, influence senior decision-making, and help drive the continued evolution of a modern compliance function. A competitive remuneration package, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits package are available for the successful candidate, with applications being handled directly via Pentasia.
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