Hard Rock

Senior Director - US Regulatory Compliance

Hard Rock$130K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in compliance, with team management experience
  • US online and retail sports betting experience is essential
  • JD preferred or relevant sportsbook/trading team experience
  • Strong relationships with state gaming regulators and lobbyists
  • In-depth understanding of state sports betting regulations and related legal issues
  • Creative thinker with a solution-oriented approach
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills, particularly with non-legal stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Establish a compliance function as a second line of defence
  • Advise 1LOD teams on regulatory compliance for activities and reporting
  • Develop policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Oversee regulatory filings and approval processes
  • Create and deliver compliance training for 1LOD teams
  • Proactively update 1LOD on regulatory changes and developments

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Flexible vacation allowance
  • Hybrid/remote working options
  • Startup culture supported by a stable global brand
Full Job Description
Whats the position?

The Senior Director - US Regulatory Compliance is about more than reciting regulations; its about partnering with all areas of our business to ensure our sports betting product stays compliant whilst delivering industry leading customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish second line of defence compliance function to ensure compliance with regulations, considering current and future business structure and goals.
  • Partner with the first line of defence (1LOD) teams to advise on regulatory requirements and whether 1LOD activities/products/reporting are compliant.
  • Partner with the 1LOD teams to create effective policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with any regulatory filings or approval processes.
  • Create and deliver relevant training to 1LOD teams.
  • Proactively advise 1LOD teams on key regulatory or legal updates in each state.


What are we looking for?
  • At least 7 years compliance experience, including managing a team and developing younger talent.
  • Must have US online and retail sports betting experience.
  • Ideally you will hold a JD or have experience of working within sportsbook or trading teams.
  • Excellent relationships with state gaming regulators and gaming lobbyists are required.
  • This role requires excellent knowledge of the legal landscape regarding state online and retail sports betting regulations and other relevant legislation and case law. You should have an excellent knowledge of all regulatory matters impacting online sportsbooks including KYC and onboarding requirements, reporting, promotions and offers, trading issues, trading markets, responsible gaming and sports integrity matters
  • You must be somebody who thinks outside the box and is solution orientated.
  • You must have the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and communicate complicated legal concepts to non-lawyers.


Whats in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Flexible vacation allowance
  • A hybrid / remote working environment
  • Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand

About Hard Rock

Hard Rock is a chain of theme restaurants founded in 1971 by Isaac Tigrett and Peter Morton in London. In 1979, the cafe began covering its walls with rock and roll memorabilia, a tradition which expanded to others in the chain. In 2007, Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. was sold to the Seminole Tribe of Florida and was headquartered in Orlando, Florida until April 2018 when the corporate offices were relocated to Davie, Florida. As of July 2018, Hard Rock International has venues in 74 countries, including 185 cafes, 25 hotels, and 12 casinos.
Learn more about Hard Rock
Size
23,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1971

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