Head of compliance and legal

1 week ago

Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa World Sports Betting Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Department:

Compliance Department

Reports to:

Executive Management Team

Purpose:

To lead the development and implementation of risk and compliance models thereby ensuring that policies, systems, procedures and controls are operating efficiently and effectively.

Essential Functions
:

  • Manage Compliance risks to the business units by timeously and systematically identifying risks and developing appropriate risk mitigation strategies
    ;
  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management of all business processes with the business units;
  • Ensure that there is full compliance by the business units with relevant legislation, policies and guidelines;
  • Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures specific to the

sports betting, online casino and iGaming industry
in South Africa;
- Create and maintain ongoing awareness of end-to-end Companies Risk Management Framework;
- Prepare, consolidate risk reports for the organisation for tabling at EXCO and Board committee meetings;
- Ensure alignment and management of the Legal strategy as well as policies and plans with the overall business strategy;
- Analyse changes to legislation and communicate how these impact WSB to the relevant governance structures;
- Build and create strategic partnerships with all key stakeholders for WSB;
- Ensure compliance of human capital and licensing and registration of employees;
- Maintain accurate records of all legal and online compliance activities and decisions;
- Conduct online audits on our website and processes to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements;
- Investigate and resolve any online compliance related issues or disputes;
- Compile and submit all new contingencies to testing labs (or facilitate);
- Compile and submit new contingencies to the relevant regulatory bodies for approval;
- Apply and/or renew national Key Employee and Manufacturers licenses to the regulatory bodies (Team management);
- Represent the company in regulatory matters, including attending regulatory hearings.

Skills, knowledge and other requirements:

· Strong interpersonal skills;

· Strong leadership and communication skills (both verbal and written);

· Able to focus for extended periods of time;

· Able to manage time effectively;

· Ability to respond appropriately to unexpected challenges and shifting priorities;

· Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously;

· Excellent understanding of FICA & FIC regulations;

· An understanding of bookmaker operations;

· Willingness to assist;

· Proficiency in Microsoft and related programs.

Requirements: Experience, Education and Other:

· Grade 12 (matric certificate required);

· Tertiary Education with a Legal Qualification is a must;

· years' extensive experience in a Compliance, Risk and Legal Management role;

· Excellent understanding of the South African regulatory environment (both National and Regional), as well as the laws that apply to operating a service business;

· In- depth understanding of identifying and managing operational, regulatory and business risk;

· Previous experience in a betting company (an advantage).

· Financial background (advantageous).

Responses to be sent to

,
with the job title in the subject line.

  • Recruitment will be in line with the company's employment equity targets.

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