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Compliance and Risk Assurance Officer

companyWilliam Hill
locationLeeds, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 1 month ago
Compliance Management Systems / Technology
Job description

Here at evoke, we make a huge investment in everyone, offering great career development opportunities and we're looking to grow our Risk Assurance Team based in in Leeds or London.

You'll work with Risk colleagues, as well as key Legal, Compliance, and Business partners, in delivering a risk management program. The role includes enhancing standards around risk assurance and controls testing activities, including prioritisation, annual planning, development of testing scope, testing of controls, and reporting of testing results.

What you will be doing

  • Assisting in the execution of the testing required as part of the annual assurance programme
  • Enhancing standards and risk management best practices around risk assurance and controls testing
  • Documenting findings/recommendations, agree responses with the area under review and present the findings/recommendations as part of the assurance report. Collaborating on relevant risk assessments with risk colleagues to drive a best-in-class risk management program
  • Recording all recommendations and actions resulting from reviews undertaken and actively pursue these until resolution
  • Identifying trends and root causes in all breaches and shortcomings; taking action and working collaboratively with line management to make relevant changes to to policies, procedures and working practices
  • Reviewing and critically appraising evidence presented in support of proposed action closure
  • Presenting directly to senior management on the results of the above efforts
  • Providing ad-hoc support to the wider team as required
Who we are looking for

We are committed to responsible gambling, and we are looking for people who can support our ethos. To apply to this post, you will have:

  • A good understanding of risk, governance and control frameworks with experience in risk assurance and testing and associated control remediation
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build great working relationships with stakeholders, as well as keep an eye on the customer at all times
  • Understanding of regulatory and operational risk management, internal controls, and root cause analysis, you'll be highly organised and structured in your working
  • Previous work experience in risk management - gaming experience is preferable
What we offer

Our roles offer more than just a job, you'll become part of the William Hill family! We have created an environment where our people can thrive. Check out some of the fantastic benefits on offer:

  • Financial: Competitive salary and bonus schemes
  • Hybrid working: Our employees can work from home up to 80% of the time with 20% of office time built in to ensure we get some face-to-face collaborative team time - and the chance for a coffee and a catch-up!
  • Holiday entitlement: You'll be entitled to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
  • Perks and discounts: Discounts at a range of high-street retailers
  • Family Support: Industry-leading parental time off and paid time off if you have caring responsibilities
  • Health & wellbeing: Tools and services to help support your well-being, including support with mental health and financial education. You will also have access to gym discounts and our cycle to work scheme
  • Travel Card: Enjoy access to our Metro Card loan for convenient and money saving commuting
  • Healthcare: We prioritise your health and well-being, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits (or a cash alternative)
  • Pension package and life assurance: Safeguarding your financial future and offering peace of mind
More about evoke

We're a business that embraces change and progress. The power behind big name brands William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, evoke is the new name for 888 Holdings. Marking a new sense of purpose, direction and ambition for the business, there couldn't be a more exciting time to join us as we accelerate our journey to bring even greater delight to our customers with world-class betting and gaming experiences. That's the future. That's evoke.

At evoke, you'll benefit from flexibility and a culture built on trust. We'll give you the space to be yourself and the tools you need to protect our customers while they play. We'll invest in your future to help you develop your unique strengths and build a career that's right for you.

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At evoke, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion for the benefit of our company, employees, and communities. We foster a welcoming and safe workplace that values all forms of diversity and provides opportunities for growth.

Sound good? Then you belong at our place! The first step in the recruitment process is kickstarting your application, followed by an initial screening call and an interview stage.

Apply today to kickstart your application with the evoke Family!