Director Regulatory Compliance

Group Director of Regulatory Compliance
London
Boston Link's client, a prominent company in the online gambling and entertainment industry, is seeking an experienced Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs to join their team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in embedding and refining the compliance framework, focusing on team management, regulatory analysis, and process implementation at the company's headquarters and operational levels.
About the Role:
Compliance Knowledge: Proficiency in gambling regulations across multiple jurisdictions; with the ability to interpret and apply them practically within the company’s context while considering commercial objectives.
Process Management: Skills in monitoring, assessing, and improving compliance processes.
Gambling Industry Expertise: Ability to critically evaluate regulatory frameworks, perform impact analysis at both local and group levels, and provide constructive advice to the business.
Strategic Transaction Support: Excellence in supporting strategic transactions, including M&A, finance, and key strategic initiatives.
Training and Development: Ability to develop and deliver training materials to enhance staff understanding and competence in compliance matters.
Analytical Skills: Capability to analyze data and feedback to identify process improvement opportunities.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate technical and compliance requirements to all levels, both internally and externally.
Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with compliance software and tools that aid in monitoring and reporting, with a vision for implementation at the head office level and long-term operations.
Leadership and Relationship Management: Manage a team across multiple offices, requiring frequent travel. Develop relationships with operational counterparts and strategic relations with stakeholders, including at the shareholder level.
About You
Experience:
A minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in compliance and regulatory affairs within the gambling sector, with significant time spent in leadership or senior management positions.
Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure comprehensive compliance coverage.
Patient and Persuasive: Ability to patiently explain and persuade others about the importance of compliance and adherence to processes.
Integrity and Ethical: High standards and integrity to lead by example and maintain trustworthiness in compliance matters, with a willingness to provide independent advice and recommendations to management.
Adaptive and Proactive: Comfortable with change and able to proactively address emerging compliance issues or regulatory changes, managing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
Required Leadership Style
Participative Leadership: Engages team members in decision-making processes, enhancing their commitment to compliance practices.
Transformational Leadership: Inspires and motivates employees to integrate compliance into their daily roles, striving for continuous improvement.
Supportive Leadership: Provides the support and resources needed for employees to succeed in their compliance roles, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.