Who are we?

WA. Technology is a B2B supplier of iGaming solutions with rapidly growing clients and partnerships in emerging markets. We offer a state-of-the-art iGaming platform, turnkey solutions, and standalone products that empower operators to enter or expand into emerging markets quickly and easily.

The WA.Platform is a fully scalable and customisable solution, featuring over 75 game providers, 6,400+ games, and support for multiple currencies, along with access to over 80 payment methods. WA.Technology enables operators to build their own casino, sportsbook, lottery, fantasy, or poker business precisely as they envision it.

What's the role?

As a Head of Regulatory, Risk and Compliance you will be leading the compliance function and operational compliance teams in aligning practices and processes across markets and verticals to enable consistency. You will develop and champion a framework of internal company policies and procedures, including their maintenance, upkeep and adherence, ensuring their distribution and notification to externals.

You will be reporting to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer. We are looking for a candidate who has i-gaming experience and is located in Europe. The role is flexible and a remote work option is available.

All the responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Deliver pragmatic advice on a range of compliance issues to internal stakeholders;

• Implement, manage and oversee adequate training for regulatory compliance throughout the business, enabling cultural ownership of compliance issues;

• Develop, together with other key internal stakeholders, the Group’s risk management framework within the context of the Group’s overall risk appetite, including the customer risk assessment, onboarding and ongoing monitoring process, jurisdictional risk assessment and business risk assessment programmes;

• Manage relationships with external advisors and other service providers appointed to assist the compliance department as well as regulators;

• Develop the Group’s corporate governance framework;

• Develop and maintain the Group’s policies and procedures framework;

• Provide pragmatic, updated and industry-specific regulatory advice in the Group’s target markets;

• Deal with any other general business compliance matters which may arise from time to time;

• Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of regulatory guidelines and internal policies and establish processes for monitoring compliance with standards and regulations;

• Keep abreast of regulatory developments as well as evolving best practices in compliance control;

• Prepare internal and external reports as required;

• Contribute towards the formation of the Group’s regulatory strategy;

• Develop the Group’s internal audit function;

• Oversee the Group’s regulatory compliance in all regulatory aspects which affect its activities, including without limitation remote gambling legislation, anti-money laundering, data protection, anti-bribery and corruption and other regulatory areas which may become relevant to the business from time to time;

• Optimise the use of tools, processes and procedures that facilitate the automation of tasks, including without limitation in the customer/supplier onboarding and ongoing monitoring process;

• Work seamlessly with the Head of Legal and the legal department by assisting, supporting, advising and consulting as necessary to protect and support the Group’s business ventures comprehensively and effectively;

• Work alongside the commercial, technical operational teams to develop, enhance and implement effective compliance and risk management strategies.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise :

• Previous experience (5+ years) as a senior compliance officer, manager or head of compliance

• Expertise in multiple jurisdictions handling compliance requirements in regulated and unregulated markets

• A solid grasp of the iGaming regulatory landscape and a genuine interest in keeping abreast of regulatory developments as they happen in this fast-paced industry

• Experience in liaising with regulatory bodies, consultants, auditors and all other externals supporting the department

• A demonstrated ability to set up, roll out and steer risk management frameworks and internal audit functions within and across organisations.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to ensure the correct operational and technical  implementation of compliance requirements through the fostering of strong cross-departmental ties

Some of the benefits of working with us:

• Remote first opportunity: you will go to events from time to time.

• Flexible work environment.

• Attractive remuneration package.

• Opportunity to work with well-connected industry leaders.

• A leadership approach that fosters innovation, creativity, and trust.

• Opportunity to experience the buzz of highly driven and motivated work colleagues.

• Experience a start-up feel in a fast-paced growth-driven environment.

"We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and promotes diversity. Our aim is to create a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming environment for individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those from underrepresented groups. Our hiring decisions are made based on the merits of skills, experience, and potential, ensuring fairness and equality for all applicants."