ABOUT US

Spreadex has been a trusted name in sports and financial spread betting for over 25 years. Since expanding into fixed odds betting in 2010 and CFD trading in 2017, we remain the only global operator to offer all these services under a single brand.

Following a quarter-century of sustained profitability, we’re entering an exciting new phase of growth across both our sports and financial divisions. This ambitious expansion is backed by a significant increase in our marketing investment and the recent acquisition of Sporting Index.

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team at our vibrant St Albans office, just outside London. The position offers a hybrid working model, combining both office-based and remote work.

Our office is based in St Albans, Hertfordshire with a fast and simple commute from London and the surrounding area:

• 20 minutes from London St Pancras/Kings Cross by direct train

• Regular services also run from Farringdon, City Thameslink, and Blackfriars

• Easy access from the M1, A1(M), and M25

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the CFO, with direct access to the Executive Board on regulatory matters, you will lead sports compliance strategy and operations across UK FCA-regulated sports spread betting, UK Gambling Commission-regulated fixed odds sports betting, and our licensed sports betting operations in Denmark (Spillemyndigheden) and Ireland (transitioning from the Irish Revenue Commissioners to the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland).

You will work in close partnership with our existing Head of FCA Compliance, Legal and MLRO, and will provide senior leadership and strategic direction to our Sports Compliance Manager and the wider sports compliance team, ensuring that Spreadex's sports business remains fully compliant, commercially agile and at the forefront of responsible gambling practice.

This role’s responsibilities are:

• Own the regulatory relationship with each of the four sports licensing authorities and lead responses to enquiries, inspections and thematic reviews.

• Set and execute the firm's sports compliance strategy, translating multi-jurisdictional regulatory change into practical policy and process while ensuring that compliance supports, rather than unnecessarily constrains, commercial growth.

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on sports trading, product development, advertising, data rights and customer terms.

• Oversee safer gambling, social responsibility and sports-specific AML/CTF controls. Act as a Deputy MLRO alongside the existing Deputy MLRO.

• Design and deliver the annual sports compliance monitoring programme.

• Work with the CEO and CDO to develop and implement the firm's A.I. strategy within compliance, including prompt design, testing and regulatory assessment.

• Mentor and develop the sports compliance team.

ABOUT YOU

• A first-class academic record, including a degree from a leading university. Candidates with a 2:1 or above from a Russell Group, Ivy League or equivalent internationally recognised institution will be given preference.

• A legal qualification (solicitor, barrister or equivalent) is strongly preferred, though candidates with an equivalent professional compliance qualification and outstanding practical experience will also be considered.

• Significant senior-level experience of running or playing a leading role in a compliance department at a sports betting or gambling firm, with demonstrable exposure to multi-jurisdictional regulation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical rigour and the ability to provide clear, commercially aware advice.

• A track record of building effective regulatory relationships and leading successful responses to regulatory enquiries or audits.

• The confidence and credibility to operate at senior management level and to influence across the business.

• Strong knowledge of the UK’s sports betting regulations and framework.

• Experience of or exposure to international gambling licensing regimes, including licensing applications, renewals and regulatory transitions.

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme

• Hybrid working, including 2 weeks remote working from any location after 6 months of service

• 25 days holiday, rising to 30 after 2 years

• Enhanced parental leave

• Contributory pension scheme

• Private medical insurance scheme

• Discounts for gym membership, travel & cinema

• Sabbatical after 10 years of service