Group Ethics Senior Manager

Company Description

We’re Entain. Our vision is to be the world leader in sports betting and gaming entertainment by creating the most exciting and trusted experience for our customers, revolutionising the gambling space as we go. We're home to a global family of more than 25 well-known brands, and with a focus on sustainability and growth, we will transform our sector for our players, for ourselves and for the good of entertainment.

Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together.

Job Description

As a Group Ethics Senior Manager, you will be responsible for helping lead and support the implementation, development and oversight of Entain’s various Ethics & Compliance (E&C) workstreams and to drive forward a best-in-class ethical culture at Entain. There is a need to recruit an experienced compliance manager as we develop, expand and refine our E&C programme.

Reporting to the Group Ethics Director, this individual will gain the opportunity to work across the whole business, engaging with colleagues across the globe. There is a real opportunity to be a key person in building and developing a best-in-class E&C programme, working to improve understanding of the commercial difference and impact that a strong E&C programme, and culture of integrity, can make. We’re looking for someone enthusiastic, creative and innovative. Your drive and passion can make a difference in driving our E&C programme forward.

This role covers the whole range of compliance activities, including policies, training, communications, third party risk management, monitoring and testing, data analytics, reporting and horizon scanning. The role will provide the individual with extensive opportunities to broaden, expand and refine their compliance expertise. It requires an understanding of typical listed-company E&C frameworks, focusing on a core set of compliance risks (bribery, corruption, conflicts of interest, competition law, sanctions, modern slavery, fraud and tax evasion).

The ideal candidate will have passion for culture and compliance, an ability to think creatively and build relationships with exceptional organisational and communication skills. Attention to detail, the desire to continuously learn and the ability to be dynamic and driven are also key skills/behaviours for this role. Experience dealing with third party risk management and using AI is an advantage. The role will also provide an opportunity to travel occasionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the development and implementation of a strategic learning and engagement plan
• Working with our Ethics learning & developments specialists, develop and deliver engaging and innovative global training, both face-to-face and eLearning
• Lead on deliverables under the E&C three-year strategy and other key projects, such as Entain’s Ethics Day and culture survey
• Engage with senior leaders to ensure good oversight, governance and tone from the top
• Develop and implement our risk assessment process using our online platform and ensure timely completion of identified actions
• Support the business through the review and onboarding of higher risk business partners
• Track and assess the impact of legal and regulatory developments, advise the business and change the E&C programme as required
• Develop and update E&C policies and guidance and the Entain Code of Conduct and support the Entain Policy Governance Framework
• Develop our E&C processes, such as the online Ethics Register for gifts, hospitality and donations
• Monitor and test our E&C controls and identify improvements
• Develop metrics, data analytics and KPIs to measure and report on the effectiveness and impact of the E&C programme
• Support our Ethics Champions League across the Group

Qualifications

Specialist skills and experience

• Are you educated to degree level with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in an E&C or related role (such as audit, risk management or legal)?
• Do you have extensive experience developing, facilitating, and tracking training in a compliance role?
• Do you have knowledge of relevant regulations?
• Do you have extensive compliance experience in a multinational corporate setting (FTSE ideally) with a demonstrated understanding of all elements of compliance in relation to risk assessments, tone from the top/culture, training and communications, third party risk management, appropriate policies, procedures and controls, monitoring, assurance and review?
• Are you able to demonstrate high standards of professionalism, performance, quality, credibility, and integrity?
• Can you exhibit the judgement and business acumen necessary to effectively advocate for the E&C program?
• Do you have excellent interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills?
• Do you have strong presentation skills?
• Do you have the ability to work independently within a small team?

Additional Information

At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning.

In our London Farringdon office, you can expect to receive benefits like:

• Generous Group bonus scheme
• A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme
• Great development opportunities
• Wellbeing support
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in our London office)
• Private medical insurance
• Pension Scheme - matched to 6%
• Ability to buy and sell holiday
• Additional “It’s Your Game” day off to use at either Christmas or New Year
• Entain & Enhance days – 2 paid days off to focus on your professional or personal development

And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves.

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

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At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated. 

We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally.