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Bluberi · 1 month ago

SVP/VP Compliance

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Bluberi is an inventive company dedicated to developing and delivering high-quality casino gaming experiences. The SVP/VP of Compliance will serve as a strategic leader, ensuring that the company's products and operations meet all relevant legal and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of compliance across various teams.

GamingPC GamesVideo Games

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions

Partner with business units, labs and technical teams to ensure products align with regulatory standards in each market the company operates / plans to operate in the future

Ensure products are certified / approved in all relevant jurisdictions: manage product submissions, lab testing, technical bulletins, hardware / software / firmware approvals, math models / volatility / RTP compliance

Support internal teams to interpret and incorporate compliance into design, engineering and manufacturing decisions

Collaborate closely with R&D, Product, QA and Engineering teams to implement technical / jurisdictional requirements beginning at product approval through end-of-life

Facilitate third-party testing, lab relations, audits and field trials – coordinating efforts with the product and sales teams

Oversee technical compliance and partner with the product and R&D teams from product release strategy through end-of-life

Partner with the product team to obtain buy-in on internal processes around compliance

Develop, maintain, and improve the global compliance framework: policies, procedures, guidelines, internal controls

Responsible for compliance in related areas: Anti-Money Laundering (AML), responsible gaming / player protection, data privacy, export controls / trade sanctions, IP protection, etc., as relevant

Internal auditing & monitoring: periodic and ad hoc reviews to ensure compliance is embedded and effective

Quarterly Compliance Committee Meetings with report outs the Board of Directors

Identifying compliance risks (product, operational, legal), conducting risk assessments, prioritization and remediation

Leading investigations of compliance incidents (product non-compliance, regulatory findings, lab failures, internal breaches). Oversight of corrective action plans

Work jointly with Strategy, Business Development, Product, Legal and Sales to assess regulatory barriers, define certification strategies and plan regulatory submissions

Provide compliance input on online / digital game licensing and submission processes and requirements

Partner with the Executive Team to determine market entry priorities utilizing a scorecard approach factoring in cost, effort and revenue

Co-develop, maintain, and evolve our global compliance framework (policies, procedures, internal controls) in consultation with Legal, IT, HR and Operations teams

Lead compliance training, awareness programs and knowledge transfer across business units – enabling teams to “own” compliance in their areas

Drive period reviews and internal auditing, coordinating cross-departmental reviews and findings

Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to assess compliance impacts on go-to-market strategy and product offerings

Serve as primary liaison with external regulators, test labs, certification authorities – coordinating responses with internal stakeholders

Represent the company in industry associations, standard bodies and regulatory working groups

Lead, mentor, and build the compliance organization / team: technical compliance, regulatory affairs, compliance monitoring, product submissions

Partner with the Executive Team and the Board to report on metrics, risk posture and compliance progress

Build a scalable compliance organization that can grow 5x in size in the next 3-5 years, embedding collaboration as a core value

Play an integral role in strategic initiatives (e.g. new product technology, connectivity / iGaming, mergers & acquisitions) providing compliance insight and co-designing approaches with technical and commercial teams

Facilitate integrated compliance strategies across all business verticals

Qualification

Compliance leadershipRegulatory affairsGaming industry experienceRisk managementTechnical complianceStakeholder managementCompliance trainingTeam buildingAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsLeadership skillsProject managementStrategic thinking

Required

10+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or judicial / technical oversight in the gaming (slot machines / gaming devices / systems) industry, or strongly adjacent (e.g. gambling / lotteries / iGaming hardware / software)

Demonstrable track record of successfully managing entry into new markets / verticals, product approvals, regulatory submissions, lab / technical compliance, risk management, across multiple jurisdictions

Deep understanding of gaming device technical standards: hardware, firmware, RNGs, math models, software security

Familiarity with regulatory authorities' lab testing processes, gaming control board requirements, product submissions, international certification

Strong interpersonal skills: able to translate legal / technical regulations into actionable strategies for various teams

Proven ability influencing and negotiating across functions, not just issuing directives

Strategic mindset balanced with pragmatism – understanding business needs and regulatory constraints

Experience designing, staffing and scaling compliance teams

Comfortable representing the company externally

Ability to lead cross-functional teams (R&D, engineering, legal, QA, operations)

Excellent verbal and written communication: able to translate regulatory and technical requirements into actionable guidance for product teams

Strong stakeholder engagement: with regulators, external labs, senior management

Develop long-term talent strategy for compliance organization, including succession planning, mentoring, and organizational growth to match business scale

10+ years of gaming industry compliance leadership experience. Bachelor's and Advanced degree or certifications (e.g. LLM, regulatory affairs, compliance certifications) a plus

Familiarity with systems like GLI-11, GLI-12, GLI-21, or other gaming-related technical standards

Experience using compliance management tools or regulatory tracking systems

Working knowledge of slot machine architecture and related technologies

Significant travel required (to regulatory labs, international jurisdictions, trade shows, internal sites)

Must obtain and maintain any necessary registration / licensure with gaming regulatory bodies or boards

Uphold highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and ethical conduct