About 247Bet

247Bet is a sports betting and gaming platform built for Africa’s dynamic and connected audience. Beyond traditional betting, 247Bet combines sports, entertainment, social interaction and responsible gaming to create a modern and engaging experience for its users.

We are building a technology-driven business with a team of engineers, designers and strategists focused on creating smart, seamless and responsible gaming experiences.

About the Role

We are looking for a Compliance Officer with a strong legal and regulatory foundation to own and strengthen the company's compliance function as we operate within a regulated gaming environment.

This role sits at the intersection of law, regulation, compliance, risk and business operations. You will be responsible for ensuring that 247Bet operates in accordance with its gaming licence, applicable Nigerian regulations and relevant AML/CFT, KYC and responsible-gaming requirements.

You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Payments, Finance and Leadership, while also supporting regulatory engagement, licensing obligations, compliance reporting and internal controls.

The ideal candidate is a qualified legal professional with strong practical compliance experience, excellent regulatory judgement and the ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical business and product controls.

Previous experience in sports betting, iGaming, gaming or lottery is highly preferred. Candidates who can resume immediately or at short notice are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Regulatory Framework

Own and maintain 247Bet's compliance framework, policies and procedures.
Interpret applicable laws, regulations, licence conditions and regulatory requirements and advise Management on their implications.
Ensure the business operates in accordance with its gaming licence and applicable Nigerian regulatory requirements.
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on the business.
Conduct compliance risk assessments and maintain the company's compliance risk register.
Identify regulatory and compliance gaps and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Maintain accurate compliance documentation, records and evidence of regulatory compliance.

AML/CFT, KYC & Financial Crime Compliance

Develop, implement and oversee the company's AML/CFT and KYC framework.
Establish appropriate customer due diligence, enhanced due diligence and ongoing monitoring processes.
Monitor player activity and transactions for suspicious or unusual behaviour.
Develop appropriate escalation and reporting processes for suspicious activities.
Work with KYC, AML and fraud technology providers to strengthen financial crime controls.
Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure compliance controls are properly embedded into the platform.
Support regulatory reporting and obligations relating to AML/CFT and financial crime prevention.
Review and continuously improve transaction-monitoring and risk-based controls.

Responsible Gaming & Player Protection

Develop and oversee the company's responsible-gaming framework.
Ensure appropriate controls are implemented around age verification and player protection.
Oversee processes relating to self-exclusion, deposit limits and other responsible-gaming measures.
Identify and assess responsible-gaming risks and recommend appropriate interventions.
Work with Product and Operations to ensure responsible-gaming requirements are reflected in customer journeys and platform functionality.

Regulatory & Licensing Engagement

Support the company's relationship with relevant regulators and licensing authorities.
Coordinate regulatory filings, reports, submissions and correspondence.
Track regulatory obligations, licence conditions and submission deadlines.
Support regulatory examinations, audits and compliance reviews.
Prepare responses and documentation required by regulators.
Maintain an organised record of regulatory correspondence, submissions and approvals.

Legal & Compliance Advisory

Provide practical legal and compliance guidance to Management and internal teams.
Review business processes, products and initiatives from a legal and regulatory perspective.
Review and advise on contracts, agreements and other relevant legal/compliance documentation where required.
Identify potential legal and regulatory risks associated with new products, partnerships, vendors and business initiatives.
Support the business in balancing commercial objectives with regulatory obligations.

Compliance Monitoring, Risk & Assurance

Develop and maintain compliance monitoring and testing processes.
Conduct periodic reviews of compliance controls and identify areas requiring improvement.
Maintain appropriate compliance and risk reports for Management.
Support internal and external audits.
Track remediation actions and ensure identified compliance gaps are appropriately addressed.
Develop and maintain compliance records that demonstrate the effectiveness of the company's controls.

Compliance Training & Culture

Develop and deliver compliance training across the organisation.
Promote awareness of AML/CFT, KYC, responsible gaming, regulatory and ethical obligations.
Work with departmental leads to embed compliance into everyday business processes.
Support complaints handling and dispute-resolution processes in line with regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Mandatory

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB).
Barrister at Law (BL) qualification from the Nigerian Law School.
5+ years of relevant professional experience across legal, compliance, risk or regulatory functions.
Strong practical knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC and regulatory compliance.
Experience working within a regulated industry such as sports betting, iGaming, gaming, lottery, fintech, payments or financial services.
Strong understanding of Nigerian regulatory and licensing requirements.
Experience developing and implementing compliance policies, frameworks and controls.
Experience conducting compliance/risk assessments and identifying regulatory gaps.
Strong regulatory research, interpretation and advisory skills.
Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly to business and technical teams.
Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
High level of integrity, discretion and professional judgement.
Strong ability to work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Payments, Finance and Leadership.

Highly Preferred

Previous experience specifically within sports betting, iGaming, gaming or lottery.
Experience supporting or managing gaming/lottery licensing and regulatory relationships.
Practical experience with AML/KYC, transaction monitoring and financial crime controls.
Experience engaging with Nigerian regulators or licensing authorities.
Experience supporting regulatory examinations, audits or licensing applications.
Experience working with KYC/AML/fraud technology providers.

Nice to Have

Professional compliance certification such as CAMS, ICA or an equivalent qualification.
Experience with platforms such as Smile ID, SEON, Sumsub or similar KYC/AML/fraud solutions.
Experience with transaction monitoring at scale.
Experience in multi-jurisdictional or West African regulatory environments.
Experience building a compliance function or framework from the ground up.
Experience in a startup or fast-growing technology business.
Experience working closely with Engineering/Product teams to embed regulatory controls into technology.
Additional experience in corporate governance, data protection, contracts or commercial law.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means that 247Bet has a strong, practical and scalable legal and compliance framework that supports commercial growth while protecting the company, its users and its gaming licence.

You will be expected to:

Keep the company informed and prepared for regulatory changes.
Identify legal, regulatory and compliance risks early.
Build effective and practical compliance controls.
Ensure AML/KYC and responsible-gaming requirements are embedded into business and product processes.
Maintain strong regulatory records and reporting.
Support successful licensing, audits and regulatory engagements.
Provide commercially practical legal and compliance advice.
Build a strong culture of compliance across the organisation.

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