Senior Director - US Regulatory Compliance

What are we building?

Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social casino company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates passion for learning, operating, and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer interaction, experience, behavior, and insight and strive to ensure we’re always acting authentically. 

Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We’re taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space — ready to join us?

What’s the position?

The Senior Director – US Regulatory Compliance is about more than reciting regulations.  It’s about partnering with all areas of the business to ensure our sports betting product stays compliant whilst delivering industry leading customer experiences. 

Key Responsibilities

• Establish second line of defence compliance function to ensure compliance with regulations, considering current and future business structure and goals.

• Partner with the first line of defence (1LOD) teams to advise on regulatory requirements and whether 1LOD activities/products/reporting are compliant.

• Partner with the 1LOD teams to create effective 1LOD policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Ensure compliance with any regulatory filings or approval processes.

• Create and deliver relevant training to 1LOD teams.

• Proactively advise 1LOD teams on key regulatory or legal updates in each state.

What are we looking for?

• At least 7 years compliance experience, with experience of managing a team and developing younger talent.

• Must have US online and retail sports betting experience.

• Ideally you will hold a JD or have experience of working within sportsbook or trading teams.

• Excellent relationships with state gaming regulators and gaming lobbyists are required.

• This role requires excellent knowledge of the legal landscape regarding state online and retail sports betting regulations and other relevant legislation and caselaw.  You should have an excellent knowledge of all regulatory matters impacting online sportsbooks including KYC and onboarding requirements, reporting, promotions and offers, trading issues, trading markets, responsible gaming and sports integrity matters

• You must be somebody who thinks outside the box and is solution orientated.   

• You must have the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and communicate complicated legal concepts to non-lawyers.

What’s in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include: 

• Competitive pay and benefits

• Flexible vacation allowance

• A hybrid / remote working environment 

• Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand 

Roster of Uniques

We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where regardless of background or beliefs you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you (we are an equal opportunity employer).