Head of Compliance

Head of Compliance

Betting Jobs is looking to add a Head of Compliance to their team based in London or Dubai.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a global compliance framework tailored to crypto-gaming operations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for compliance matters company wide.
• Advise senior leadership on regulatory risks, obligations, and strategic decisions.
• Ensure the company holds appropriate gambling and crypto licenses in all jurisdictions it operates.
• Oversee license applications, renewals, audits and reporting to licensing authorities (e.g., Curaçao, Isle of Man, UKGC).
• Monitor legal developments in target and existing markets.
• Implement player protection tools—self-exclusion, deposit limits, reality checks.
• Monitor for signs of problem gambling and ensure proper intervention.
• Ensure sports book odds are fair, auditable, and meet regulatory standards.
• Ensure all marketing materials are compliant with applicable advertising standards.
• Oversee data protection compliance.
• Oversee and optimise crypto-related AML/CFT procedures and transaction monitoring.
• Collaborate with blockchain analytics providers for enhanced due diligence.
• Ensure integrity of crypto payment flows, wallet management, and smart contract compliance.
• Design, implement, and maintain AML/KYC and customer due diligence programs in line with global and local standards.
• Supervise onboarding, risk scoring, and transaction monitoring systems.
• Lead the reporting and investigation of suspicious activities.
• Conduct assessments of legal and regulatory risks before entering new markets.
• Ensure geo-blocking and access restrictions are implemented for prohibited regions.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance and operational risks.
• Build and manage a geographically distributed compliance team.
• Provide training to internal departments on regulatory updates and compliance protocols.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other