What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sportsbook Product Compliance Specialist position at Sleeper?
About Us :
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Sleeper is a rapidly expanding platform for fantasy sports and games, revolutionizing the way sports fans connect and engage. Though once only an NFL fantasy football company, we have continued to expand our offerings over 10 years of operation with NBA, LCS, and soccer. In Sleeper Picks, our real-money Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) game, users predict player performance against projections provided by third-party vendors. We are at the forefront of innovation in the sports gaming industry, backed by some of Silicon Valley's top investors.
Position Overview :
We are seeking a Sportsbook Product Compliance Specialist to play a key role in helping build, launch, and operate a sportbook and fantasy platform. This person will work alongside the engineering team and liaison with industry regulators to ensure compliance across Sleeper's products and operations. Responsibilities include ensuring products are built in compliance with current regulations, managing testing labs and product audits / testing, staying updated on regulatory developments, and collaborating with internal teams to maintain a compliant platform. The role also involves helping draft and ensure compliance with internal controls, supporting engineering in regulatory adherence, addressing compliance inquiries, and creating technical documentation. Candidates should have extensive experience in online sports betting, a strong technical and / or product compliance background, and the ability to work across teams and manage regulatory communications effectively.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Sleeper Technical Compliance team, acting as the main liaison between Sleeper and regulatory bodies on legal and compliance matters.
- Manage interactions with independent and government testing labs, overseeing recertifications and audits.
- Stay informed on regulatory trends and changes to federal, state, and industry laws that could impact Sleeper’s operations and product offerings.
- Collaborate with internal teams to build, maintain, and improve Sleeper’s technical compliance program, including change management policies.
- Review and establish internal controls for gaming and related activities.
- Provide compliance support, training, and recommendations to Sleeper’s leadership and partners.
- Work with engineering teams to ensure products meet regulatory standards.
- Maintain up-to-date policies and procedures and address compliance issues with stakeholders as needed.
- Handle regulatory inquiries, customer complaints, and disciplinary actions, coordinating with internal teams for thorough and timely responses.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for internal and external use, including regulatory approvals.
Required Skills
Preferred Experience
What We Offer :
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