Compliance Executive

Company Description LeoVegas Group is a premier GameTech company and is at the forefront of using state-of-the-art technology for mobile gaming. Our company passion is to be 'King of Casino'. In 2017, the company passed the threshold for being classified as a unicorn, i.e., a startup valued at more than USD 1 billion and the company's shares are now listed on the Nasdaq Stockholm. A large part of this success can be credited to an extreme product and technology focus, coupled with effective and data-driven marketing. Currently, there are 900+ employees in the LeoVegas Group worldwide, with 140+ of them being based at LeoVegas UK in Newcastle upon Tyne. At LeoVegas UK we provide managed services for 13 brands targeted at the UK market, these offer Casino, Live Casino, Bingo or Sports Betting products to their customers. The most notable of these brands are LeoVegas, Pink Casino, Bet UK, 21.co.uk and Crown Bingo. Job Description * Understanding the company strategy and compliance business plans, with particular focus on monitoring Marketing, Anti-Money Laundering and Safer Gambling requirements * Undertaking analysis and exception reporting to monitor activities across the business * Being aware of changing legislation, regulation and policy relating to Great Britain and other territories as required * Assisting with compliance training and supporting the wider business with activities relating to any legislative changes * Supporting in the production of business-wide compliance reporting for Directors and Senior Management Team * Assist the Compliance Manager with reviewing and maintaining any policies and procedures relating to key compliance areas * Maintaining knowledge on industry events, regulatory matters, company policies and procedures as appropriate * Project support related to internal and external compliance changes * Respond to, and support with, operational regulatory queries which may arise on a day to day basis * Any other reasonable duties as required * Salary of up to 25k depending on skills and experience * Working Hours - Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.30pm, with early finishes at 4.30pm on a Friday Qualifications * Experience of working within a regulated commercial environment and has a passion for compliance * Can demonstrate strong communication skills and a keen interest in business partnering * Learn and maintain a working knowledge of all applicable legislation and regulations * Ability to prioritise and organise own workload * Strong attention to detail * Resilient and level headed * Experience in gambling regulations/legislation is desirable, but not essential * Relevant professional qualification is desirable, but not essential Additional Information IMPORTANT We are in a fortunate position to be continuing business as usual during the ongoing situation regarding the Covid-19 outbreak. We will be conducting all our interviews over Zoom during this time and should we find the perfect candidate for the role we will be offering the position having completed the whole process virtually. This means, it's likely when the successful candidate starts the position, they will be working from home after we have (contactlessly) delivered their equipment. This role will be office based once things return to normal, at our offices in Great Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE13). Qualifications: Experience of working within a regulated commercial environment and has a passion for compliance Can demonstrate strong communication skills and a keen interest in business partnering Learn and maintain a working knowledge of all applicable legislation and regulations Ability to prioritise and organise own workload Strong attention to detail Resilient and level headed Experience in gambling regulations/legislation is desirable, but not essential Relevant professional qualification is desirable, but not essential Responsibilities: Understanding the company strategy and compliance business plans, with particular focus on monitoring Marketing, Anti-Money Laundering and Safer Gambling requirements Undertaking analysis and exception reporting to monitor activities across the business Being aware of changing legislation, regulation and policy relating to Great Britain and other territories as required Assisting with compliance training and supporting the wider business with activities relating to any legislative changes Supporting in the production of business-wide compliance reporting for Directors and Senior Management Team Assist the Compliance Manager with reviewing and maintaining any policies and procedures relating to key compliance areas Maintaining knowledge on industry events, regulatory matters, company policies and procedures as appropriate Project support related to internal and external compliance changes Respond to, and support with, operational regulatory queries which may arise on a day to day basis Any other reasonable duties as required Salary of up to 25k depending on skills and experience Workin