Regulatory Compliance Manager (Safer Gambling)

William Hill; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Job description

Evoke PLC is a leading global betting and gaming company, home to renowned brands like William Hill, 888casino, and Mr Green. The UK Compliance team, part of the Risk and Intelligent Automation Function, ensures the business adheres to regulatory standards, driving compliance and customer success. We foster a culture of trust and flexibility, giving you the tools and space to thrive while protecting our customers.

Incorporated in Gibraltar and listed in London, Evoke PLC operates worldwide with a mission to deliver world-class betting and gaming experiences. This role, within the second line of the company's three lines of defence risk management model, will support management to manage regulatory compliance risks and oversee the first line of defence. The position plays a key role in promoting a culture of integrity and compliance across both retail and online licensed entities.

As a Regulatory Compliance Manager, you'll join a team of professionals dedicated to maintaining regulatory compliance in the UK market, including key areas such as LCCP, AML/CTF, KYC, and responsible gambling obligations.

What you will be doing

• Keep up to date with relevant regulatory changes and best practices to maintain compliance
• Develop, update, and improve safer gambling policies and procedures to ensure adherence to applicable regulations and deliver the right outcomes for customers
• Provide guidance to first-line teams and product teams on interpreting compliance and safer gambling requirements
• Ensure the business operates in full compliance with relevant gambling laws and regulations
• Stay updated on changes to relevant legislation, regulations, LCCP, and industry best practices
• Support company-wide training initiatives for safer gambling
• Ensure appropriate governance and decision-making in line with UK Gambling Commission expectations and internal UK Compliance Committee structure
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain a strong compliance culture across the business

Who we are looking for

• Demonstrated experience in compliance, legal, or risk management roles within a heavily regulated sector, ideally with exposure to the betting and gaming industry.
• Understanding of LCCP, AML/CTF requirements, and relevant guidance and best practices, along with experience in GB and Gibraltar licensing and compliance assessments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across the business and with external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and manage compliance programs and teams, with organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

What we offer

Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of our evoke family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer-

• Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes
• Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
• Holiday entitlement: You'll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
• Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers
• Family support: Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities
• Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme
• Travel card: Enjoy access to our heavily discounted Zone 1-6 Oyster card for convenient commuting
• Healthcare: We prioritise the health and well-being of you and your loved ones, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative)
• Pension package, income protection and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind

More about evoke

We're a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn't be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That's the future. That's evoke.

At evoke, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you.

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At evoke, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.

Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!