SVP/VP Compliance

Bluberi Values:

• We Are the New School
• Clarity and Transparency
• Find It, Fix It, Own It
• Standard Operating Success
• Easiest Company to do Business With
• It’s A Team Sport
• Celebrate Wins, But Never Be Satisfied

About The Company:

Headquartered in Las Vegas and backed by more than 25 years of industry experience, Bluberi is an inventive company that is dedicated to developing and delivering the highest quality casino gaming experience to players and operators. Our team is comprised of seasoned, multi-talented innovators who are focused on bringing gaming to life with entertaining games and high-performing cabinets. We are the risk-taking spirit of gambling, and we add imagination and innovation to everything we create.

Position Summary:

The SVP/VP of Compliance serves as a strategic compliance leader and cross-functional partner, working hand in hand with R&D, Product, Legal, Operations, Sales and other teams.  Together, you’ll embed regulatory, technical, shipping and operational compliance into every stage of our business.  This role is not just oversight – it’s about collaboratively shaping compliant, innovative products, processes and culture.  This person ensures that the company’s products (hardware, firmware, software, math models), licenses and operations meet all relevant legal, regulatory, jurisdictional, and industry standards. They also build and maintain relationships with gaming regulatory authorities, labs, internal teams (R&D, product, legal, operations), and drive proactive compliance in product development, market entry, and ongoing operations.

This position will directly supervise the Director of Compliance and report to the CEO.

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory & Jurisdictional Oversight

• Stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions
• Partner with business units, labs and technical teams to ensure products align with regulatory standards in each market the company operates / plans to operate in the future
• Ensure products are certified / approved in all relevant jurisdictions: manage product submissions, lab testing, technical bulletins, hardware / software / firmware approvals, math models / volatility / RTP compliance.
• Support internal teams to interpret and incorporate compliance into design, engineering and manufacturing decisions

Product Compliance and Technical Standards

• Collaborate closely with R&D, Product, QA and Engineering teams to implement technical / jurisdictional requirements beginning at product approval through end-of-life
• Facilitate third-party testing, lab relations, audits and field trials – coordinating efforts with the product and sales teams
• Oversee technical compliance and partner with the product and R&D teams from product release strategy through end-of-life.
• Partner with the product team to obtain buy-in on internal processes around compliance

Compliance Programs & Policies

• Develop, maintain, and improve the global compliance framework: policies, procedures, guidelines, internal controls.
• Responsible for compliance in related areas: Anti-Money Laundering (AML), responsible gaming / player protection, data privacy, export controls / trade sanctions, IP protection, etc., as relevant.
• Internal auditing & monitoring: periodic and ad hoc reviews to ensure compliance is embedded and effective.
• Quarterly Compliance Committee Meetings with report outs the Board of Directors

Risk Management & Incident Response

• Identifying compliance risks (product, operational, legal), conducting risk assessments, prioritization and remediation.
• Leading investigations of compliance incidents (product non-compliance, regulatory findings, lab failures, internal breaches). Oversight of corrective action plans.

New Market Entry / Market Expansion

• Work jointly with Strategy, Business Development, Product, Legal and Sales to assess regulatory barriers, define certification strategies and plan regulatory submissions
• Provide compliance input on online / digital game licensing and submission processes and requirements
• Partner with the Executive Team to determine market entry priorities utilizing a scorecard approach factoring in cost, effort and revenue

Compliance Programs, Policies & Education

• Co-develop, maintain, and evolve our global compliance framework (policies, procedures, internal controls) in consultation with Legal, IT, HR and Operations teams
• Lead compliance training, awareness programs and knowledge transfer across business units – enabling teams to “own” compliance in their areas
• Drive period reviews and internal auditing, coordinating cross-departmental reviews and findings

Stakeholder Management & Regulatory Relationships

• Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to assess compliance impacts on go-to-market strategy and product offerings.
• Serve as primary liaison with external regulators, test labs, certification authorities – coordinating responses with internal stakeholders
• Represent the company in industry associations, standard bodies and regulatory working groups

Leadership, Culture & Team Building

• Lead, mentor, and build the compliance organization / team: technical compliance, regulatory affairs, compliance monitoring, product submissions.
• Partner with the Executive Team and the Board to report on metrics, risk posture and compliance progress
• Build a scalable compliance organization that can grow 5x in size in the next 3-5 years, embedding collaboration as a core value

Strategic Projects

• Play an integral role in strategic initiatives (e.g. new product technology, connectivity / iGaming, mergers & acquisitions) providing compliance insight and co-designing approaches with technical and commercial teams
• Facilitate integrated compliance strategies across all business verticals

Qualifications:

Experience & Technical Knowledge

• 10+ years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or judicial / technical oversight in the gaming (slot machines / gaming devices / systems) industry, or strongly adjacent (e.g. gambling / lotteries / iGaming hardware / software).
• Demonstrable track record of successfully managing entry into new markets / verticals, product approvals, regulatory submissions, lab / technical compliance, risk management, across multiple jurisdictions.
• Deep understanding of gaming device technical standards: hardware, firmware, RNGs, math models, software security.
• Familiarity with regulatory authorities’ lab testing processes, gaming control board requirements, product submissions, international certification.

Leadership & Communication

• Strong interpersonal skills: able to translate legal / technical regulations into actionable strategies for various teams
• Proven ability influencing and negotiating across functions, not just issuing directives
• Strategic mindset balanced with pragmatism – understanding business needs and regulatory constraints
• Experience designing, staffing and scaling compliance teams
• Comfortable representing the company externally

Leadership, Culture & Training

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams (R&D, engineering, legal, QA, operations).
• Excellent verbal and written communication: able to translate regulatory and technical requirements into actionable guidance for product teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement: with regulators, external labs, senior management.
• Develop long-term talent strategy for compliance organization, including succession planning, mentoring, and organizational growth to match business scale.

Education & Certifications

• 10+ years of gaming industry compliance leadership experience. Bachelor’s and Advanced degree or certifications (e.g. LLM, regulatory affairs, compliance certifications) a plus.
• Familiarity with systems like GLI-11, GLI-12, GLI-21, or other gaming-related technical standards.
• Experience using compliance management tools or regulatory tracking systems.
• Working knowledge of slot machine architecture and related technologies.

Work Environment & Travel:

• Significant travel required (to regulatory labs, international jurisdictions, trade shows, internal sites).
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary registration / licensure with gaming regulatory bodies or boards.
• Uphold highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and ethical conduct

Employment At Will

Employment at Bluberi is on an at-will basis unless otherwise stated in a written individual employment agreement signed by Bluberi’s CEO.   This means you and/or Bluberi have the right to terminate employment at any time for any reason with or without cause or notice, as applicable to federal or state law.  

Nothing in this guide creates or is intended to create an employment agreement, express or implied.  Nothing contained in this, or any other document provided to you is intended to be, nor should it be, construed as a contract that employment or any benefit will be continued for any period of time. In addition, no company representative is authorized to modify this policy for any individual or to enter into any agreement, oral or written, that changes the at-will relationship.   

Immigration Law Compliance

Bluberi is committed to full compliance with the federal immigration laws.  These laws require all individuals to complete an employment eligibility verification procedure when hired.  All new Team members are required to electronically complete and sign an I-9 form and furnish original documentation for proof of identity and proof of eligibility to work in the United States within (3) business days of their first day of employment.  Changes in immigration status must be reported to HR as soon as they occur. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer   

Bluberi is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Our policy is to select, place, train and promote the best qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all of our employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as sex, color, race, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, disability unrelated to the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, veteran status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or other protected group status.  This equal employment opportunity policy applies to all Bluberi activities, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfers, promotions, wages, and benefits.  Creativity, innovation, imagination and curiosity are naturally inclusive. Bluberi values and respects all teammates and knows diversity makes us better and helps us achieve our goals.  

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Reasonable Accommodation 

Bluberi is committed to the fair and equal employment of individuals with disabilities under the ADA. It is Bluberi’s policy to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship on the company. Bluberi prohibits any harassment of, or discriminatory treatment of, employees or applicants based on a disability or because an employee has requested reasonable accommodation. 

In accordance with the ADA, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs or to enjoy the equal benefits and privileges of employment. A Bluberi employee or applicant with a disability may request an accommodation from the HR department and should specify what accommodation is needed to perform the job and submit supporting documentation explaining the basis for the requested accommodation, to the extent permitted and in accordance with applicable law. The company then will review and analyze the request, including engaging in an interactive process with the Bluberi employee or applicant, to identify if such accommodation can be provided, or if any other possible accommodations are appropriate.  If requested, the individual is responsible for providing medical documentation regarding the disability and possible accommodation. All information obtained concerning the medical condition or history of an applicant or Bluberi will be treated as confidential information, maintained in separate medical files, and disclosed only as permitted by law. 

It is the policy of Bluberi to prohibit harassment or discrimination based on disability or because an individual has requested reasonable accommodation. Bluberi prohibits retaliation against individuals for exercising their rights under the ADA or other applicable civil rights laws. Team members should use the procedures described in the Anti-Harassment/Non-Discrimination Policy to report any harassment, discrimination, or retaliation they have experienced or witnessed. 

Employment Classification

To determine eligibility for benefits and overtime status and to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, Bluberi uses the following classifications.  Employment classifications are based on the guidelines of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and, as circumstances dictate, Bluberi may review or change employment classifications at any time.  

Exempt:  Exempt Team members are paid on a salary basis and are not eligible to receive overtime pay.  

Non-exempt:  Non-exempt Team members are paid on an hourly basis and are eligible to receive overtime pay for overtime hours worked.  

Regular, full time: Team members who are not in a temporary status and work a minimum of 30 hours weekly and maintain continuous employment status.  These Team members are eligible for the full-time benefits package and are subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefits program.  

Regular, part time:  Team members who are not in a temporary status and who are regularly scheduled to work less than 30 hours weekly, but at least 20 hours weekly, and who maintain continuous employment status. Part-time Team members are eligible for some of the benefits offered by the company and are subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of each benefits program.  

Temporary, full-time:  Individuals who are hired as interim workers to temporarily supplement the workforce or to assist in the completion of a specific project and who are temporarily scheduled to work the company’s full-time schedule for a limited duration. Employment beyond any initial stated period does not imply a change in employment status.  

Temporary, part-time: Individuals who are hired as interim workers to temporarily supplement the workforce or to assist in the completion of a specific project and who are temporarily scheduled to work less than 30 hours weekly for a limited duration. Employment beyond any initial stated period does not imply a change in employment status.  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy  

Bluberi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.  

Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that team members invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.  

We embrace and encourage our differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make us unique.