Head of Compliance

BettingJobs; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance-focused firm is looking for a Head of Compliance to develop and implement a global compliance framework for crypto-gaming operations. Based in London or Dubai, the ideal candidate will advise senior leadership on regulatory risks and oversee compliance operations across various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to gambling and crypto regulations. This role offers the opportunity to build and manage a geographically distributed team.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance for crypto-gaming operations.
• Strong understanding of gambling and crypto regulatory frameworks.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

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 and obligations.

Skills

Compliance framework development

Regulatory risk assessment

Data protection compliance

AML/CFT procedures

Player protection tools implementation

Auditing and reporting

Job description

Head of Compliance

BettingJobs 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 sportsbook 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