Head of Policy and Governance.
Competitive Salary
On-site job
Professional Services industry
Europe
Job ref38180
Post DateNovember 18, 2025
A highly regulated iGaming business is looking to hire an experienced and highly skilled professional to join our Policy & Governance department as a Head of Policy & Governance. This role carries significant responsibility and requires the ability to independently assess, design, and implement compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions where we hold or are pursuing licences. The successful candidate will work with minimal supervision, ensuring all outputs meet the highest regulatory and operational standards, with final oversight and approval provided by the Director of Policy & Governance.
Responsibilities include:
Conduct comprehensive gap analyses of applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., MGA, UKGC, Ontario, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Brazil).
Develop and draft company-wide compliance policies focusing on Marketing, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Safer Gambling (SG), ensuring alignment with licensing requirements across B2B and B2C operations.
Understand, maintain and enhance existing policy frameworks, ensuring continuity with the company’s established governance structure, while identifying areas for improvement.
Collaborate closely with the SG/AML and marketing compliance teams to translate policies into effective operational procedures.
Provide expert guidance and oversight to ensure operational teams implement policies in line with regulatory obligations.
Monitor regulatory changes in key jurisdictions and proactively assess their impact on the business, particularly in Marketing, AML, and SG.
Ensure that all regulatory obligations are met and that the business maintains a state of continual compliance with each licence.
Support the expansion of licensing into new markets by producing the required compliance documentation and frameworks.
Take accountability for work produced, exercising sound judgment and ensuring accuracy before submission for final approval.
Provide support in external compliance audits and regulatory compliance assessments.
Requirements:
Proven experience (minimum 5+ years) in gaming compliance, policy, or regulatory governance, ideally within an international operator or regulator.
In-depth knowledge of multi-jurisdictional gaming regulations, including at least three of the following: MGA, UK, Ontario, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Spain
Strong ability to conduct regulatory analysis and gap assessments, translating complex requirements into practical policies and risk assessments.
Demonstrated experience drafting and implementing policies and procedures at a senior level, particularly in Marketing, AML, and Safer Gambling.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising ownership and accountability.
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with SG/AML teams and senior managers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
Critical thinking, analytical skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
High integrity and a strong sense of responsibility, given the significant accountability attached to the role.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with both B2B and B2C operations in the gaming industry.
Legal, compliance, or risk management qualifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, legal degree).
Demonstrated ability to manage compliance projects during licence applications in relation to policy submissions.
An attractive salary is on offer for this hire.
Responsibilities include:
Conduct comprehensive gap analyses of applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., MGA, UKGC, Ontario, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Brazil).
Develop and draft company-wide compliance policies focusing on Marketing, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Safer Gambling (SG), ensuring alignment with licensing requirements across B2B and B2C operations.
Understand, maintain and enhance existing policy frameworks, ensuring continuity with the company’s established governance structure, while identifying areas for improvement.
Collaborate closely with the SG/AML and marketing compliance teams to translate policies into effective operational procedures.
Provide expert guidance and oversight to ensure operational teams implement policies in line with regulatory obligations.
Monitor regulatory changes in key jurisdictions and proactively assess their impact on the business, particularly in Marketing, AML, and SG.
Ensure that all regulatory obligations are met and that the business maintains a state of continual compliance with each licence.
Support the expansion of licensing into new markets by producing the required compliance documentation and frameworks.
Take accountability for work produced, exercising sound judgment and ensuring accuracy before submission for final approval.
Provide support in external compliance audits and regulatory compliance assessments.
Requirements:
Proven experience (minimum 5+ years) in gaming compliance, policy, or regulatory governance, ideally within an international operator or regulator.
In-depth knowledge of multi-jurisdictional gaming regulations, including at least three of the following: MGA, UK, Ontario, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Spain
Strong ability to conduct regulatory analysis and gap assessments, translating complex requirements into practical policies and risk assessments.
Demonstrated experience drafting and implementing policies and procedures at a senior level, particularly in Marketing, AML, and Safer Gambling.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising ownership and accountability.
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with SG/AML teams and senior managers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
Critical thinking, analytical skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
High integrity and a strong sense of responsibility, given the significant accountability attached to the role.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with both B2B and B2C operations in the gaming industry.
Legal, compliance, or risk management qualifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, legal degree).
Demonstrated ability to manage compliance projects during licence applications in relation to policy submissions.
An attractive salary is on offer for this hire.
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Responsibilities include:
Conduct comprehensive gap analyses of applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., MGA, UKGC, Ontario, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Peru, Brazil).
Develop and draft company-wide compliance policies focusing on Marketing, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and Safer Gambling (SG), ensuring alignment with licensing requirements across B2B and B2C operations.
Understand, maintain and enhance existing policy frameworks, ensuring continuity with the company’s established governance structure, while identifying areas for improvement.
Collaborate closely with the SG/AML and marketing compliance teams to translate policies into effective operational procedures.
Provide expert guidance and oversight to ensure operational teams implement policies in line with regulatory obligations.
Monitor regulatory changes in key jurisdictions and proactively assess their impact on the business, particularly in Marketing, AML, and SG.
Ensure that all regulatory obligations are met and that the business maintains a state of continual compliance with each licence.
Support the expansion of licensing into new markets by producing the required compliance documentation and frameworks.
Take accountability for work produced, exercising sound judgment and ensuring accuracy before submission for final approval.
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Proven experience (minimum 5+ years) in gaming compliance, policy, or regulatory governance, ideally within an international operator or regulator.
In-depth knowledge of multi-jurisdictional gaming regulations, including at least three of the following: MGA, UK, Ontario, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Spain
Strong ability to conduct regulatory analysis and gap assessments, translating complex requirements into practical policies and risk assessments.
Demonstrated experience drafting and implementing policies and procedures at a senior level, particularly in Marketing, AML, and Safer Gambling.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercising ownership and accountability.
Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with SG/AML teams and senior managers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.
Critical thinking, analytical skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
High integrity and a strong sense of responsibility, given the significant accountability attached to the role.
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Experience with both B2B and B2C operations in the gaming industry.
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Demonstrated ability to manage compliance projects during licence applications in relation to policy submissions.
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