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RecruitGibraltar are currently helping our client who is a long established and reputable gaming company who offer long term career growth, excellent salary, relocation assistance, and a rewarding working environment where you can make a real impact.

What is the plan for the Head Of Compliance role?


The Head of Compliance will own and deliver the groups compliance strategy and responsibilities in all its current and future licensed territories. Through the effective management of a small and evolving compliance team the HOC will ensure that the group fulfills its regulatory commitments, ensuring that we are 100% compliant 100% of the time.

What will you do as a Head Of Compliance?

Key areas of responsibility common to all licences both current and future are:
Verification – preventing minors from accessing gambling products (shared)
AML/ Fraud – keeping crime out of gambling (MLRO)
Social Responsibility – safe guarding the vulnerable from gambling (shared)
Product Fairness – independent testing of products, clear rules and terms
ASA – ensuring all customer communications meet BCAP/CAP/ASA rules

Further to this, the Head of Compliance will:

Be the groups expert in the development and implementation of regulations and processes in respect of gambling compliance and governance
Ensure all marketing approvals are consistent across the group and meet the industry standards e.g. ASA, CAP code and GamCare regulations
Lead new licence applications in consultation with legal partners and regulators
Engage with trade industries and consultants to scope out new markets
Liaise with other customer facing operations - KYC/Account Security to ensure compliance and regulatory matters are being upheld across the business
Work as a liaison with Gibraltar & UK government crime authorities requiring information and reports on security incidents to include local polices, GFIU, NCA, or other law enforcement agencies
Be the prime contact for Anti Money Laundering / proceeds of crime act (MLRO)
Manage GDPR compliance

What do you know that makes you a great Head Of Compliance?

Previous experience in a similar compliance role in gaming
In-depth understanding of the gaming industry, products, operators and trends.
Substantial practical and theoretical experience dealing with regulatory compliance, verification, AML/ Fraud, ASA, social responsibility and data protection
Appreciation of the customer experience with a strong focus on customer relations.
Modern compliance professional mentality, i.e. business and customer focused rather than prescriptive.

Salary circa £55k based on experience with bonus & an excellent relocation and benefits package.