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General Manager Finland

Kindred Group plc

Helsingin seutukunta

On-site

EUR 80 000 - 110 000

Full time

22 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in the online gambling sector is seeking a Market Manager for Finland. The role involves full responsibility for P&L, strategic planning, and compliance oversight with an emphasis on team leadership and performance management. Ideal candidates will have substantial B2C management experience and a background in the gambling industry. This pivotal position offers the opportunity to influence market strategies and cultivate a high-performance culture in alignment with company values.

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of relevant B2C management experience.
  • Experience or network within the online gambling industry is advantageous.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Full responsibility for the profit & loss (P&L) in Finland.
  • Manage local market risks, compliance, and brand strategies.
  • Foster an inclusive culture and enhance team performance.

Skills

Leadership
Strategic Planning
Analytical Skills
Project Management
Problem-Solving
Business Development

Education

B2C Management Experience
Experience in Online Gambling Industry

Job description

The role

You will have the overall management responsibility for the Finland market: preparing for the reregulation in 2025 and managing the biggest commercial P&L in the market in 2026.

What you will do

  • Full responsibility for the profit & loss (P&L) in Finland
  • Manage local market risks for the FDJ UNITED Group, including regulatory, reputational, and operational risks
  • Oversee budgeting, marketing spend, cost control, and develop & optimize marketing and brand strategies
  • Contribute to product strategy to ensure competitive and relevant offerings
  • Manage external communications to deliver ROI, handle trade association relationships, and act as a local spokesperson
  • Purchase on/offline media based on an optimal and cost-efficient media mix
  • Monitor and improve key KPIs and daily business performance
  • Engage actively with customer activities to attract, retain, and develop the customer base
  • Collaborate with product, operations, and service teams to enhance customer experience and increase retention and satisfaction
  • Ensure compliance with responsible gambling standards, regulatory, legal, and ethical obligations, with a focus on player protection
  • Ensure marketing activities adhere to relevant codes of conduct and guidelines
  • Develop and implement a commercial sustainability strategy for the local market
  • Work with Group risk teams and executive management to monitor and influence key risks; serve as a local strategic advisor
  • Participate actively in the Gibraltar local Management team, supporting the People Agenda and improving Employee Engagement scores
  • Model excellent leadership and behaviors to foster a winning culture aligned with company values
  • Hire top marketing talent to build a diverse, high-performing team
  • Set clear OKRs and promote a culture of performance measurement and alignment
  • Build a strong team retention strategy through learning, development, and career growth opportunities

Keeping FDJ UNITED Compliant

  • Act as a compliance ambassador and GRC leader within FDJ UNITED Group
  • Ensure adherence to the Group Compliance Framework and specific licensing obligations
  • Maintain compliance with GRC obligations within your responsibility
  • Assess and decide on risk mitigation and acceptance within pre-defined levels
  • Challenge processes and policies that negatively impact compliance

Supporting FDJ UNITED Culture

  • Champion the Group Code of Conduct
  • Foster an inclusive culture, embracing diversity and regularly reviewing engagement data
  • Review processes and decisions to ensure they are equitable and inclusive
  • Hire and develop a diverse team with the right capabilities to drive success

How you will be measured

  • Market revenue, margin, and profit in Finland
  • Number of active players
  • Staff engagement levels
  • Alignment with FDJ UNITED Group values and GRC obligations
  • Completion of training and compliance activities supporting sustainable growth
  • Percentage of compliance incidents within your department, aiming for zero

Your experience

  • Leadership with accountability, vision, and inspiration
  • Strategic business and product planning skills
  • Experience or network within the online gambling industry is advantageous
  • 5-10 years of relevant B2C management experience with a proven track record
  • Internal drive to succeed and motivate teams to deliver excellent gambling experiences
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Business development acumen to identify growth opportunities
  • Performance management and coaching capabilities
  • Project management skills
  • Ability to collaborate across functions and build relationships
  • Drive for execution excellence
  • Organizational and workflow management skills
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