Senior Director, Gaming Compliance & Risk - Remote

TITLE: SENIOR DIRECTOR, GAMING COMPLIANCE RISK

Location: REMOTE US

About Us We are an organization energized by bold steps and the transformative power of technology. We seek to lead our industry by proactively shaping the future through innovation and strategic foresight.

The Role We are seeking a Senior Director of Specialized Compliance & Risk to serve as senior leader and regulatory strategist. This critical hire will be responsible for navigating a complex multi-jurisdictional landscape, ensuring that our growth and innovation remain aligned with global standards.

You will lead engagement with external authorities and industry partners, serving as a trusted representative of our brand. Internally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Analytics, Operations, and Technology-to bridge the gap between product development and regulatory requirements. This role offers significant exposure to the executive suite and the opportunity to influence the long-term business strategy of a market leader.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A SR DIRECTOR, GAMING COMPLIANCE RISK

• Executive Advisory: Serve as a principal leader within the Global Risk & Compliance function, providing expert counsel to the executive suite on regulatory landscapes, strategic risk, and evolving governance standards.
• External Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies across global jurisdictions, cultivating transparent and collaborative partnerships.
• Strategic Expansion: Orchestrate regulatory strategy for new market entries, representing the organization before industry stakeholders to ensure alignment and advocate for balanced, risk-based frameworks.
• Intelligence & Translation: Monitor global legislative shifts and enforcement trends, distilling complex requirements into actionable internal strategies and operational roadmaps.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively detect emerging policy issues and regulatory hurdles, designing mitigation strategies that protect the business while enabling product innovation.
• Governance Consistency: Establish unified and defensible regulatory stances across all regions, effectively balancing statutory obligations with commercial goals.
• Mentorship & Culture: Act as a senior subject matter expert, fostering a culture of compliance through team mentorship and the continuous strengthening of the organization's regulatory posture.

Required:

• 10+ years of experience working in gaming compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management, preferably within regulated gaming, sports betting, iGaming, or similarly regulated industries.
• Demonstrated experience engaging directly with gaming regulators, laboratories, or government agencies at a senior level.
• Deep understanding of gaming regulatory frameworks, enforcement trends, and regulator expectations.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex regulatory issues clearly and persuasively to regulators and senior leadership.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and influence outcomes in fast-moving, highly regulated environments.
• Strategic mindset paired with a practical, solutions-oriented approach to regulatory compliance.

Salary: The US base salary range for this full-time position is 175,000.00 USD - 235,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

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