Duties include:
- Coordinate and implement the relevant strategic objectives pertinent to the Compliance, Risk, Investigations and Player Protection teams as required by the nature of the organisation;
- Propose improved strategies and process optimisation for the Compliance, Risk, Investigations and Player Protection units
- Coordinate and prompt the relevant recruitment processes as required for teams under his/her leadership;
- Ensure policies and procedures are in line
- Provide key assistance and direction to respective leadership team reporting to him/her in the pursuit of regulatory objectives;
- Ensure optimal quality reports and analyses drafted by the Compliance, Risk, Investigations and Player Protection teams and provide input thereto;
- Define and maintain effective risk architecture
- Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of the risk performance;
- Instil a positive risk, compliance and player protection culture in the Organisation and effectively manage a risk process;
- Keep abreast with local and international factors that might affect the gaming industry and in turn the Maltese jurisdiction and the Authority;
- Be the main stakeholder with respect to risk mitigation techniques;
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to consult and co-ordinate accordingly on risk and compliance related matters;
- Provide regular activity updates to the CRO and/or EXCO as well as the Board of Governors when needed;
- Assist in establishing the risk appetite;
- Represent the company in various conferences and fora as may be required;
Requirements:
- Technical/Professional Expertise
- Minimum of Level 6 of education;
- Experience in Compliance/Risk/Player Protection shall be considered to be an asset;
- Strong leadership skills with a charismatic approach;
- Public speaking experience shall be considered to be an asset;
- Thinks and acts strategically;
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment;
- High level of both oral and written English skills;
- Attention to detail and accuracy;
- Takes ownership and actions;
- Holds a strong analytical disposition, combined with proven communication skills;
- Decisive and assertive personality
- Ability to work on own initiative while being able to motivate team members.