Head of Compliance

One of our clients specialising in the iGaming sector is urgently seeking a Head of Compliance to join their team of professionals;

Duties:

• Coordinate and prompt the relevant recruitment processes as required for teams under his/her leadership
• Provide key assistance and direction to the respective leadership team reporting to him/her in the pursuit of regulatory objectives
• Coordinate and implement the relevant strategic objectives pertinent to the Compliance, Risk, Investigations and Player Protection teams as required by the nature of the organisation
• Propose improved strategies and process optimisation for the Compliance, Risk, Investigations and Player Protection units in conformity with the Company's strategic objectives
• Ensure optimal quality reports and analyses drafted by the Compliance, Risk, Investigations and Player Protection teams and provide input thereto
• Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of the Company's risk performance
• Instil a positive risk, and compliance culture within the Company and effectively manage a risk process
• Provide key input on internal issues, enforcement-related matters, directives and guidelines being drafted accordingly
• Be the main stakeholder with respect to risk mitigation techniques
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, such as the FIAU, the NCC and other Government Bodies to consult and co-ordinate accordingly on risk and compliance-related matters
• Provide regular activity updates to the CRO and/or EXCO as well as the Board when needed
• Assist the Board in establishing the Company's risk appetite
• Represent the Organisation in various conferences and fora as may be required

Skill-sets and Requirements

• Previous experience within a similar role locally
• MUST have exceptional leadership skills with a proven record of such
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, English
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Must be decisive and assertive, and hold the ability to work on own initiative while being able to motivate and mentor team members

Education & Experience

A minimum requirement of a Degree level of education ( MQF Level 6) is a must and non negotiable

Job Reference: KZ049