Compliance Officer (International Expansion & Licensing)
The Compliance Officer for International Expansion Projects ensures regulatory compliance in new markets during the organisation's global expansion efforts. This role encompasses analysing local regulatory requirements and implementing internal initiatives to ensure compliance.
The position involves providing advice and ensuring regulatory compliance, disseminating understanding of the local regulatory landscape across the organisation, and offering solutions and identifying opportunities for business development. The Compliance Officer advocates for and supports strategic and business priorities from a regulatory compliance perspective.
- Providing advice and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Disseminating understanding of the local regulatory landscape across the organisation.
- Offering solutions and identifying opportunities for business development.
- Advocating and supporting strategic and business priorities from a regulatory compliance perspective.
- Conduct in-depth research on regulatory requirements in potential new markets for online gaming expansion.
- Analyze and interpret legal frameworks, licensing processes, and compliance obligations in target jurisdictions.
- Formulate strategies for entering new markets, considering regulatory requirements and compliance challenges.
- Collaborate with legal and business development and product teams to develop entry plans aligned with local laws and industry standards.
- Present complex requirements as clear, actionable items.
- Manage the application and acquisition process for gaming licenses and authorisations / permits in new jurisdictions.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required documentation to regulatory authorities.
- Design and implement compliance policies and procedures tailored to the specific regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction.
- Integrate compliance measures into business processes and prepare the organisation for going live.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with regulatory authorities, fostering open communication channels.
- Collaborate with external legal counsel and consultants to stay updated on legal developments and industry best practices.
- Implement systems for continuous monitoring of regulatory changes and updates in all relevant markets.
- Prepare regular reports on the status of regulatory compliance, potential risks, and recommended actions for senior management.
- Identify and assess potential compliance risks in new markets, providing proactive solutions to mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with the risk management team to develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Degree in Law (required)
- In-depth knowledge of local gambling laws applicable to online (indicatively mentioned: SIPLAFT, gambling agreements & resolutions) (required)
- 3-7 years of relevant gaming industry experience (required)
- Experience in managing regulatory requirements and interfacing with regulators (required)
- Project management skills (required)
- Analytical skills (required)
- Project management, analytical, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills (required)
- Tech orientation and passion for innovation and the industry are a strong plus (nice-to-have)
- Graduate/ postgraduate studies in Law/ Finance/ Business/ Political Sciences/ Compliance is a strong plus (nice-to-have)
- A buddy will support you with your onboarding
- Competitive pay & bonus scheme
- Developmental 360° feedback framework
- Family Support
- Hybrid way of working
- Monthly meal allowance
- Private health insurance for you & your family
- Unlimited access to Udemy & continuous training
Kaizen Gaming is one of Europe's fastest-growing GameTech companies, operating the Betano and Stoiximan sports-betting and online-casino brands. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Athens, Greece, with a major operational hub in Malta, it serves more than 13 million customers across 19 markets in Europe, the Americas and Africa. The company builds its own technology, combining sportsbook, live betting and casino products. Its flagship Betano brand has grown internationally through sponsorships including UEFA competitions and major football clubs.