Compliance Officer/Senior

Flutter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Officer/Senior to join their operational compliance team in Leeds. This role is pivotal in ensuring regulatory compliance and involves navigating through regulatory changes while driving strategic compliance projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a proactive approach to compliance. With a focus on building positive relationships across the business, this position offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. Join a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

£1,000 learning fund

Uncapped leave

Twice-yearly bonus

Pension contribution scheme

Private healthcare

Flexible working options

Access to Udemy courses

Company Sharesave Scheme

16 hours paid volunteering time

Qualifications

• Experience in a risk/compliance role within a regulated environment.
• Ability to interpret regulatory changes and implement compliance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Compliance Manager in regulatory consultations.
• Analyse regulatory updates and drive essential changes.
• Act as a subject matter authority on compliance-related matters.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Policy Development

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Law or Related Field

Job description

Compliance Officer/Senior

Based in Leeds

Your team

Reporting into the Compliance Manager the Compliance Officer/Senior will join our operational compliance team and play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance across the business. You will provide vital support to navigate through regulatory changes, driving strategic compliance projects, whilst maintaining high standards.

This role requires a high degree of independence, working at pace, strong attention to detail and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced regulatory landscape. We are looking for someone who is adaptable, proactive, and committed to doing the right thing for our customers and the business.

What you'll do

• Support the Compliance Manager in leading responses to regulatory consultations.
• Analyse regulatory updates, assess their impact, and drive the implementation of essential changes.
• Stay up to date with UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and other regulatory body guidance, ensuring the business remains compliant.
• Act as a subject matter authority (SME) to provide advisory guidance to internal teams on compliance-related matters.
• Identify potential compliance risks and work proactively with teams to mitigate them.
• Be a trusted compliance partner across the business, building positive relationships with key internal partners.
• Support in developing, maintaining, and updating compliance policies, ensuring they remain aligned with evolving regulations.
• Update and maintain Licensing Objectives Learning in line with regulatory developments.
• Support in preparations for regulatory assessments, ensuring all case files, policies, and introductory decks are well-organised and meet high standards.

How you'll do it

• Confirmed experience in a risk/compliance role within the regulated environment.
• Experience with policy development, including maintaining, and updating compliance policies.
• Ability to interpret regulatory changes and implement compliance solutions.
• Experience leading projects and working cross-functionally.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast paced regulatory environment.

• Knowledge of the gambling industry and relevant regulations (advantageous).

About Flutter UK & Ireland

Extraordinary starts here.

Flutter UK & Ireland unites a dozen brands, hundreds of teams and thousands of colleagues who create trusted entertainment for millions of customers every week.

With the likes of Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Betting & Gaming in the fold, we're the largest division of global entertainment giant Flutter and boast some of the most popular apps and games in UK and Ireland markets.

At Flutter UK&I, we can guarantee you that no two days will ever be the same - and you'll have the chance to make a difference to your career, the industry, and your amazing colleagues.

What we'll offer you

• £1,000 learning fund
• Uncapped leave
• Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!)
• Pension contribution scheme
• Private healthcare
• Flexible ways of working - home or office, it's your choice!
• Access to thousands of Udemy courses
• Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme
• 16 hours paid volunteering time per year

We're working to be an inclusive employer, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking and working to apply. Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don't have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.