Regulatory Affairs Manager
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
LeoVegas Group, with the backing of MGM Resorts International is in an ongoing process of increasing regulatory posture in order to secure our growth, manage relations with international regulators, continually comply with our gaming licences, proactively manage and mitigate risk, and ensure reports related to risk are shared in a standard and timely manner with MGM Resorts International.
We therefore have an amazing opportunity for a regulatory and policy professional, who will join an active and developing department, to sit within and work alongside LeoVegas’ wider Legal and Compliance department. The role will report directly to the Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs and will involve liaison with international regulators and MGM Resorts International. You will play a key role in the ongoing expansion of LeoVegas and the development of its regulatory posture in the many markets in which the Group is active.
YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- As a member of a team of regulatory professionals, you will be assigned the task of managing relations with regulators alongside the LeoVegas compliance department. You will be responsible for managing responses to regulatory consultations and relations with regulators (outside of the day-to-day management of such relations by compliance on LeoVegas Group live licences), coordinating relations with industry trade bodies, aligning with suitable competitors, co-ordinating lobby efforts, and assisting the Director in providing clear and cohesive reporting of such activities to LeoVegas C level;
- Take ownership of an assigned number of countries in which LeoVegas is already licensed, and related trade associations, and keep abreast of any and all political and regulatory developments, whilst retaining a solid foundation of knowledge on LeoVegas’s commercial operations and the countries’ regulatory frameworks, in order to identify and advise on areas of interest or concern.
- Also take ownership of a number of unregulated markets to conduct the same ongoing analysis, as well as coordinating with compliance to ensure adherence to the laws of the relevant licence as well as the country of consumption.
- Drive the regulatory assessment of potential expansion markets, working hand in hand with the Business Development team and other teams with the Legal and Compliance function.
- Work pragmatically and ensure easy reporting to C level management (as well as any other committee or Board required by the Group from time to time) on Regulatory Affairs matters.
- Work closely with other stakeholders including legal, technical compliance, compliance, and other business stakeholders to establish a clear information flow on Policy and Regulatory matters.
- Manage (alongside the communications office and other key stakeholders) all internal communications around regulatory affairs matters.
- Manage relations with like-minded competitors on regulatory matters.
- Lead regulatory risk processes with senior management for the identification of key risks, and ensure that appropriate mitigation programmes are provided and overseen to completion.
OUR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
Essential skills:
- A masters degree level qualification in a relevant field. Lawyers qualified in the laws of one or more European Union Member States will be given preference.
- Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in a similar role (or roles) or a senior role at a relevant regulator or regulatory body.
- Evidential experience of working closely with policy implementation, government relations, lobby efforts and consultation responses.
- Cultural fit is very important. You will need to enjoy working with people who place humour at the centre of their day and who share our attitudes of “We make it happen”, “Simplicity rules”, “We chase betterness”, “Trust and accountability counts” and “We are Team Leo”.
- Self-driven, able to engage management and enable policy and regulatory affairs as strategic driver in growth and strategy.
- Able to follow through all assigned tasks and projects to completion independently, and also to take direction and also take full ownership of the responsibilities assigned.
- Uphold a high standard of work ethic, always ensuring to complete all assigned tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
WHO ARE WE?
At the core of LeoVegas Group, is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry. We’re a team of over 1800 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 16 offices world-wide.
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary based on your experience.
- Well-being allowance to support your active lifestyle.
- Work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year
- Private health insurance to keep our Team Leo healthy and happy.
- Personal development plan to help you reach your goals and ambitions.
- Employee assistance program to help and guide you in challenging moments.
- Roaring discounts all over Malta island for you to explore.
- Team activities and events to have some well deserved break and a bit of fun!
- If you are not based in Malta we will also provide you with a relocation package, which includes 3-week accommodation and flight!
JOIN US!
In our pride, we like to empower our teammates to find their roar and run with their wildest ideas. We don’t wait around for things to happen, we pounce and make it happen!
If you think you would be a good fit for the Leo pride - give us a roar!
**As our company working language is English we’d like to see your CV in English please**