Divisional Risk Assurance Manager

Divisional Risk Assurance Manager 
Leeds

Overview of the role:
We are looking for a Divisional Risk Assurance Manager to join our busy and dynamic team in our Leeds office.

As a Divisional Risk Assurance Manager within Flutter International, you will be part of Compliance, Legal and Risk Function, reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Risk Assurance. Your primary responsibility will be to deliver independent assurance over the adequacy and effectiveness of the International Division’s risk management framework assessing its design, implementation, and operational performance to ensure it meets both business needs and regulatory requirements in the dynamic gaming and gambling industry.

This role follows a hybrid working model, allowing you to combine working from home with time in our modern offices. Your working pattern will be agreed with your manager to find a balance that works for both, while ensuring valuable face to face time is maintained to keep us aligned with our mission.
Operating across multiple brands and jurisdictions, you will review, test, and report on risk controls, provide data driven analysis, ensure alignment with governance and regulatory requirements, and recommend improvements. 

Our Risk Assurance approach is designed to be agile and adaptable, enabling us to respond effectively to the continuously evolving nature of the business. We tailor scopes, methodologies, and priorities to emerging risks, regulatory changes, and strategic developments, ensuring that assurance activity remains relevant, targeted, and impactful in supporting business objectives. 

What you’ll do:
•    Provide independent assurance over the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management processes across the business.

•    Assess, evaluate, and review the design, implementation, and operation of risk controls, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.

•    Support compliance with regulatory requirements (including Gambling regulation and licensing, AML, ABC, and other applicable frameworks).

•    Conduct Risk Assurance Reviews across functional areas, brands, and jurisdictions within Flutter International.

•    Work with operational, compliance, legal, and finance teams to ensure risk controls are appropriate, effective and aligned with governance policies.

•    Prepare clear Reports and Recommendations for senior stakeholders outlining key risks, control weaknesses, and improvement actions.

•    Monitor implementation of agreed actions, ensuring completion within deadlines and escalating where necessary.

•    Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Risk Assurance Framework and methodology.

•    Keep abreast of industry developments and regulatory changes.

What you’ll bring:
•    Proven experience in risk, compliance, or related governance roles preferably within gaming, gambling, or financial services.

•    Strong knowledge of Risk management frameworks, governance structures, and regulatory requirements (e.g. AML, GDPR, Gambling regulations).

•    Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify risk/control weaknesses and propose pragmatic solutions.

•    Ability to work effectively across multiple brands and international jurisdictions.

•    Exceptional communication skills capable of producing clear, concise reports for executive audiences.

•    High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

•    Experience in data analysis and process mapping is advantageous.

Why choose us:

Aside from a generous base salary, we have a fantastic benefits & rewards program that is designed to encourage personal and career development.

• Discretionary annual performance bonus

• 30 days paid leave

• Private healthcare

• Personal life assurance and income protection

• The option to join our company pension scheme

• External learning support of up to £2,000 or equivalent in local currency, dedicated 4 learning “Power Hours” every month during office time, full access to the Udemy and Mindtools platforms, in-house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career

• Looking to extend your family? You will receive a cash gift of £1,000 for your new addition whilst working for us

• 26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary carer leave pay at 100% pay

• Access to an on-site gym

• Social events; including our sensational summer and Christmas parties

• Online Discount Scheme, including discounted shopping and cinema vouchers.

Equal opportunities:

At Flutter International we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity, respecting all our uniqueness and differences.

We welcome you to let us know whether you have any accessibility needs. All you need to do is email us at talent@flutterint.com. Your journey with us is focused on ensuring you have what you need to be your best self.

Learn more about the work we are doing on Inclusion and Belonging here: https://careers.flutterinternational.com/working-at-flutter-international/diversity-equity-inclusion/

The group:

Flutter International is a proud member of the Flutter Entertainment family, a global leader in sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment. We're not just another company; we're listed on both the prestigious FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). What sets us apart is our world class brands, cutting-edge products, and our International division includes our operations in over 100 global markets and offers sports betting, casino, poker, rummy and lottery, mainly online. What truly defines us is our commitment to ensuring that the excitement of gaming and entertainment is experienced in a responsible and sustainable way. Our remarkable team of over 8,000 colleagues drives this vision, spread across 28 offices worldwide.