- Company Name
- BettingJobs
- Job Title
- Head of Compliance
- Job Description
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Job Title: Head of Compliance
Role Summary: Lead the global compliance function for an online sportsbook and casino operator, overseeing regulatory, AML/KYC, data protection, responsible gambling, and crypto‑gaming compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Expectations: Deliver a robust, adaptive compliance framework; maintain all required licenses; manage a distributed compliance team; advise senior leadership on strategic risks and opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a worldwide compliance framework for crypto‑gaming operations.
- Serve as the company’s primary compliance liaison across all departments.
- Advise senior leadership on regulatory risks, obligations, and strategic decisions.
- Secure and renew gambling and crypto licenses in all operating jurisdictions; manage application, audit, and reporting obligations (Curaçao, Isle of Man, UKGC, etc.).
- Monitor legal developments in target and existing markets.
- Implement player‑protection tools (self‑exclusion, deposit limits, reality checks) and ensure timely intervention for problem gambling.
- Guarantee sportsbook odds remain fair, auditable, and compliant with regulatory standards.
- Ensure all marketing materials meet applicable advertising standards.
- Oversee data protection compliance across all data processing activities.
- Optimize crypto‑related AML/CFT processes, transaction monitoring, and smart‑contract compliance; collaborate with blockchain analytics providers.
- Design, implement, and maintain AML/KYC and customer due‑diligence programs in line with global and local standards; supervise onboarding, risk scoring, and transaction monitoring systems.
- Lead investigations of suspicious activities and report findings.
- Conduct regulatory risk assessments before market entry.
- Implement geo‑blocking and regional access restrictions for prohibited territories.
- Develop and maintain internal compliance policies covering AML, data protection, advertising, responsible gambling, etc.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance and operational risks.
- Build and manage a geographically distributed compliance team.
- Provide training to internal departments on regulatory updates and compliance protocols.
Required Skills
- Extensive knowledge of global gambling, crypto‑gaming, AML, KYC, data protection, and advertising regulations.
- Proven experience managing licensing, audits, and regulatory reporting.
- Strong understanding of crypto payment systems, wallet management, and smart contract compliance.
- Ability to design and implement AML/KYC and responsible gambling frameworks.
- Leadership experience building and managing distributed compliance teams.
- Excellent communication and advisory skills for senior leadership and regulatory authorities.
- Analytical mindset for risk assessment and mitigation.
Required Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field (preferred).
- Advanced certification such as Certified Anti‑Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or equivalent in gambling/crypto compliance.
- Proven track record in compliance roles within the iGaming or crypto‑gaming industry.