The International Compliance Manager is a key role within our organisation, responsible for overseeing all aspects of compliance related to our gambling operations in our non-UK markets. This role primarily focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, managing a team of compliance professionals, and providing a second line of defence oversight to ensure the company's operations adhere to all relevant laws and regulations.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay up-to-date with all relevant gambling laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Interpret and communicate changes in regulations to the management team and relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities to maintain licenses and permits.
• Monitor and assess the impact of regulatory changes on the organisation.

2. Compliance Reporting:

• Oversee the preparation and submission of regular compliance reports to senior management and regulatory authorities.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all compliance-related documentation and records.
• Communicate compliance findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholder.

3. People Management:

• Lead and manage a team of compliance professionals, including Compliance Executives .
• Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to team members to ensure they are knowledgeable about compliance matters.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set goals, and facilitate career development for team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture within the compliance department.
• Ensure effective communication within the team and across departments, such as technology, marketing and customer operations / risk teams.

4. Second Line of Defence Oversight:

• Establish and maintain a robust second line of defence compliance program.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify compliance risks and areas for improvement.
• Review and challenge first-line compliance activities, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and report on compliance metrics and key performance indicators.
• Develop and implement remediation plans for identified compliance issues.
• Provide advice to first-line operational teams around process required to maintain compliance following changes to regulations.
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Knowledge and Experience:

Strong people management experience, with a focus on development and training members of the team.

A relevant professional certification (e.g., Certified Compliance Professional) is highly desirable.

• Extensive experience in compliance, risk management, or a related field, with a specific focus on second line of defence assurance.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to compliance assurance across multiple different jurisdictions or disciplines i.e. AML, Safer Gambling or Marketing Compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and executing compliance assessments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team.