Conduct Assurance Lead

At the heart of everything we do is our vision to change lives every day and our mission to grow The National Lottery responsibly and champion its impact.

We are Allwyn UK part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across the USA (Michigan and Illinois) and Europe including Czech Republic Austria Greece Cyprus and Italy.

While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.

Well talk a bit more about us further down the page but for now lets talk about the role and who were looking for

A bit about the role

Our licence to operate the National Lottery embeds propriety as a key outcome. This role will report into the Head of Regulatory Assurance and lead the conduct assurance work program comprising conduct vetting (Fit and Proper) and other conduct-related matters as directed which may be relevant to the integrity of our operations. The role is the organisations subjectmatter lead for Fit and Proper and is expected to exercise independent judgement provide credible challenge and make recommendations on the assurance of propriety matters at senior level.

Priorities will include the evolution of Allwyns approach to complying with conduct vetting (Fit and Proper) compliance obligations including ongoing improvements to and assurance of riskbased vetting to provide assurance on how relevant outcomes have been met through the design and application of our conduct vetting framework. The role requires thought leadership on effective and practical compliance engagement with and understanding of contemporary best practice the ability to interpret and distil detailed requirements in a way which is simple clear and meaningful for the business and advocacy with our regulator. It requires extensive cross-functional business partnering an understanding of outcomes-based regulation and experience in risk assessment management and controls best practice and the ability to stay on top of legislative regulatory and best practice developments in this area to ensure conduct frameworks remain fit for purpose.

What youll be doing

• Maintain conduct vetting policies standards and guidance ensuring they are up to date with legislative and regulatory change and reflect contemporary best practice across sectoral comparisons.
• Horizon scan for relevant regulatory and industry developments including emerging risks and approaches to risk management.
• Partner with the People team to embed conduct vetting and ongoing compliance into appointment processes and People policies.
• Partner with first and second line Risk & Compliance teams to identify implement and test vetting controls including the development and delivery of assurance activity (e.g. thematic reviews control testing MI analysis) to assess effectiveness and support Executive and Board assurance as a means of providing assurance and demonstrating Propriety outcomes have been met.
• Provide practical clear written and verbal advice and guidance to functional stakeholders including general awareness and training activities.
• Coordinate the activities of key stakeholders - People Team Legal Procurement Regulatory Affairs Protective Security. Partner with Regulatory Affairs to provide comprehensive compliance advice to functional stakeholders on the application of vetting requirements and compliance with Licence obligations.
• Act as the point of contact with the Gambling Commission (GC) for all updates queries waivers consents and notifications including explaining and defending Allwyns approach to conduct vetting compliance and assurance.
• Create internal and external reports of compliance risks and outcomes as required.
  
  

What experience were looking for

• Excellent understanding of propriety/conduct risk management and governance in the area of conduct vetting in a regulated or highintegrity environment or demonstrated relevant ability to quickly become conversant and authoritative in these areas.

• Experience in interpreting regulatory requirements; translating and applying technical regulation in a commercially pragmatic and outcomes-focussed way. Proven autonomous senior level experience in regulatory engagement and advocacy.

• High attention to detail highly analyticaland with first class written and verbal communication skills and presence.

• Proactive problem solver able to take ownership of and initiative for maintaining a practical proportionate approach to compliance and assurance.

• Excellent business partnering collaboration and engagement skills. Ability to lead cross-functional projects.

• The ability to persuasively lead and influence approaches and build consensus.

• Bright intellectuallyagile able to learn and manage complexity quickly.

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic solutions driven mind-set.

• Experience gained in a highly regulated sector (e.g. gambling financial services utilities defence public sector or similar) is desirable.

Key Measures of Success:

• Propriety compliance frameworks including policies are kept up-to-date and reflect current legal and regulatory requirements and best practice.
• Pro-active engagement with key business stakeholders to anticipate and plan for vetting support needs.
• Collaboration with People Regulatory Risk and other teams to ensure holistic consistent advice to functional stakeholders.
• Designing an ongoing approach to vetting compliance in line with an outcomes-based licence and which supports business outcomes.
• All stakeholders are aware of and supported to comply with requirements.
• Post-appointment propriety risks are identified monitored and managed. Timely escalation of risks to the key Director and Executive stakeholders.

• Assurance is provided to the Executive and Board on propriety risk management and compliance including clear articulation of risk emerging issues and regulatory confidence in Allwyns approach and communicated to the regulator in line with licence requirements.

About us

At Allwyn we are dedicated to changing lives and growing the National Lottery responsibly championing its positive impact on people places and the planet.

• Innovation - We pride ourselves on it! Were constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers bringing new products to market to enjoy which is all supported by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all.
• Giving back Did you know that playing the lottery generates around 30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10-year license.
• Sustainability Our aim is to become a net zero national lottery. We have 2030 targets to decarbonise our operations and energy. Weve already transitioned to renewable energy providers made our London and Watford offices zero gas and ensured our fleet consists of low-emission addition were working with our value chain partners to develop a net zero target date.
• Empowering every voice We believe in creating a culture where everyone feels they belong can be themselves has access to opportunities and can thrive for the benefit of good causes. Our diverse teams are working hard to make all parts of The National Lottery inclusive whether people play a game in a store or online because when everyone can play everyone wins..

An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre

At Allwyn inclusion is built into how we care for our people. Our benefits and policies support colleagues and their families at every stage of life and career. By prioritising wellbeing and belonging we create a workplace where everyone feels valued rewarded and empowered to succeed. Our people are more than colleagues - theyre winners driving positive change and making a real difference in communities.

Benefits

• Company Bonus Scheme
• Matched pension contributions up to 8.5%
• 26 days annual leave 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)
• Single Private Health Cover
• Complimentary Private Medical
• Income Protection
• Flexible Benefits EV Scheme Money Coach Will Writing Mortgage Advice Dental and Eye Care Schemes.
• Enhanced Family Leave (Maternity Paternity Adoption)
• Wellness Allowance 500
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Health Assessments
• Volunteering Days
• Matched Funding

We are a Disability Confident Leader which means weve taken proactive steps to ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive for disabled and neurodivergent colleagues and candidates. As part of this we offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the job.

If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process please contact a member of the talent team at and well be happy to help.