Senior Compliance Officer

We are Kaizen Gaming Kaizen Gaming, the team powering Betano, is one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, operating in 20 markets. We always aim to leverage cutting-edge technology, providing the best experience to our millions of customers who trust us for their entertainment. We are a diverse team of more than 2.700 Kaizeners, from 40+ nationalities spreading across 3 continents. Our #oneteam is proud to be among the Best Workplaces in Europe and certified Great Place to Work across our offices. Here, there’ll be no average day for you. Ready to Press Play on Potential? Let's start with the role The Senior Compliance Officer for International Expansion Projects leads regulatory compliance for new market launches and the organization's existing international operations. The role goes beyond analysing local regulatory requirements: it takes ownership of end-to-end regulatory workstreams, from licensing and operational readiness to engagement with regulators and external legal counsel. It also acts as a trusted advisor to business, product and technology teams. Responsibilities include: Providing advice and ensuring regulatory compliance across markets; Developing solutions and identifying opportunities to support business development; Advocating and supporting strategic and business priorities from a regulatory compliance perspective; Guiding and supporting colleagues, while contributing to the continuous improvement of the team's methodologies and ways of working. As a Senior Compliance Officer, you will: Market Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on regulatory requirements in potential new markets for online gaming expansion. Lead and review gap analyses against local requirements, assigning actions to the responsible teams and tracking them to closure. Regulatory Strategy Development: Formulate market-entry strategies, taking into account regulatory requirements and compliance challenges. Collaborate with legal, business development, product, payments, marketing and technology teams to develop entry and go-live plans aligned with local laws and industry standards. Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable items and drive their implementation across teams. Licensing and Permitting: Manage the application, acquisition and maintenance of gaming licenses and authorisations / permits in new jurisdictions. Ensure timely and accurate submission of all required documentation to regulatory authorities, directly or via local counsel. Policy Implementation: Design and implement compliance policies and procedures tailored to the specific regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction, including terms and conditions, betting rules and other player-facing and website documentation. Integrate compliance measures into business processes (e.g., KYC and AML requirements, responsible gaming, player limits, bonus and promotional rules, marketing and advertising requirements) and prepare the organization for going live. Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain positive relationships with regulatory authorities, fostering open communication channels, and contribute to public consultations on draft regulations. Manage relationships with external legal counsel and consultants, including selection, engagement letters, due diligence and onboarding, scope of work and cost oversight, while staying updated on legal developments and industry best practices. Monitoring and Reporting: Implement systems for continuous monitoring of regulatory changes and updates in all relevant markets, assessing their impact and driving the necessary organizational changes. Prepare regular reports for senior management on regulatory compliance status, outstanding actions, potential risks and recommended courses of action. Risk Management: Identify and assess potential compliance ris