Compliance Officer

Who are we?

WA. Technology is a B2B supplier of iGaming solutions with rapidly growing clients and partnerships in emerging markets. We offer a state-of-the-art iGaming platform, turnkey solutions, and standalone products that empower operators to enter or expand into emerging markets quickly and easily.

The WA.Platform is a fully scalable and customisable solution, featuring over 75 game providers, 6,400+ games, and support for multiple currencies, along with access to over 80 payment methods. WA.Technology enables operators to build their own casino, sportsbook, lottery, fantasy, or poker business precisely as they envision it.

This role offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity to experience compliance in the fast-paced B2B online gaming industry.

The successful candidate will form part of the Legal & Compliance Department, reporting to the Head of Regulatory, Risk and Compliance. We're looking for someone who's self-motivated, pays great attention to detail, and has a curious and positive attitude towards learning and helping us achieve our company's goals.

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

• Development, maintenance and review of the Company’s internal policies and procedures;

• Application, management and renewal of all licences, permits, authorisations and any other document/status as required by applicable law for the Company’s operations;

• Assisting the business in ensuring product and service compliance across all relevant jurisdictions;

• With the support of the Paralegal, managing the Due Diligence processes in regard to third parties and third parties’ KYC requests in regard to the business across the group;

• Management and review of the Company’s risk register together with relevant stakeholders;

• Compliance files and folder management;

• Steering and periodic review in line with regulatory requirements of the Company’s due diligence process and onboarding procedure with all third parties, including suppliers, customers and employees/service providers;

• Development and provision of staff compliance training across the group;

• Performance of day-to-day licence maintenance tasks, including without limitation any required notifications, key event reporting, responses to regulator’s queries, etc;

• Monitoring of all compliance activities across other departments within the company requiring input from the Legal & Compliance Department;

• Preparation of compliance board reports, reports for submission to authorities as applicable and any other documents required for submission (internally and externally) from time to time.

• 3-5y+ experience, preferably in iGaming or a related industry

• Core expertise: compliance; risk; corporate governance; due diligence; auditing

• A relevant university degree (such as in law, accounting or business administration) and/or relevant academic qualifications (such as diplomas and/or other qualifications in Anti-Money Laundering, Compliance, Risk, etc.)

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the various types of regulatory compliance verticals affecting and forming the business, including AML, RG, consumer protection, DP, marketing, CSR, anti-bribery and corruption, whistleblowing, etc. across all relevant jurisdictions which include, without limitation, Malta, Ireland, UK, Curacao, Latvia, the Isle of Man and any other jurisdiction which may become relevant to the operation of the company from time to time;

• Hard skills: policy drafting, review and policy portfolio management, risk framework management, business risk assessments, proficiency in Jira, GDrive, MS applications, excellent communication skills, particularly in spoken and written English

• Soft skills: proactive, having attention to detail, business-oriented, and having a systematic approach.

• Remote work

• Flexible work environment

• Attractive remuneration package

• Travel opportunities

• Have the opportunity to work with industry leaders.

• Become part of a leadership team that fosters innovation, creativity, and trust

• Have the opportunity to experience the buzz of highly driven and motivated work colleagues

• Experience a start-up feel in a fast-paced growth driven environment.