Responsible for supporting legal standards and in-house policies for Sports Betting & Entertainment (SB&E) and Lottery offerings. Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) of applicable state and federal SB&E and Lottery regulations. Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure the company adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies supporting Kroger Personal Finance (KPF) offerings. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.
Responsibilities for Candidates
Participate in internal cross functional teams related to advancing and the implementation of the SB&E and Lottery strategy
Contribute to the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures to reflect changes in regulations and industry best practices related to KPF SB&E and Lottery offerings
Monitor and stay up-to-date with changes in SB&E and Lottery regulations at the local, state, and national levels
Provide training and educational programs to employees on compliance matters, responsible gaming, and other relevant topics related to SB&E and Lottery; promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct within the organization
Collaborate with regulatory authorities, legal counsel, and other internal and external stakeholders to address compliance issues, respond to regulatory inquiries, and participate in regulatory inspections or audits
Participate in the completion of risk assessments to identify compliance-related risks and develop strategies to mitigate them; collaborate with the risk management team to implement risk mitigation measures
Promote responsible gaming practices; develop and implement responsible gaming policies and initiatives to protect vulnerable players
Collaborate with internal parties to comment and lobby on federal and state legislative matters; participate in industry forums related to their compliance area
Travel independently to industry meetings and various departments/divisions (approximately 25%)
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualifications for Candidates
MINIMUM
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field such as business, finance, accounting, economics, criminal justice, or risk management; or 5+ years of relevant sports betting compliance or related regulatory role
Thorough knowledge sports betting & entertainment and lottery regulations and industry standards
Strong understanding of AML, responsible gaming, and data protection principles
Highly collaborative individual with the ability to work cross functionally and build strategic and mutually beneficial relationships.
Ability to handle multiple projects and respond to changing business priorities
Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize analysis into compelling oral and written communications and presentations
Excellent planning, organizing and follow-up skills with attention to detail and through documentation practices
Ability to be self-directed and work independently
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development, Legal, and Consulting
Industries
Retail
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