Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist

8 months ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom tombola Full time

Do you have an interest in cyber security with a keen eye for detail? Do you want to join a vibrant team that's developing fast? If so, you're in luck We're looking for a Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist to join our friendly and expanding team here at tombola.

You'll work with a group of security minded professionals who bring complementary skills to the table. Working within a wider Information Security Team comprised of operational and offensive security teams and a data protection team. We take a professional approach to our work, but at tombola we also know how to have fun.

So, what will you do in this key role? You'll form part of a team responsible for communicating and delivering an effective technical compliance framework, that means ensuring that we maintain a suitable security posture while balancing the need to remain nimble and competitive. You'll work closely with compliance, technology teams, and the wider business to manage and mitigate security and technology risks.

Your responsibilities will include maintaining and improving our ISMS, policies, standards, and processes. You'll lead audits working with external test houses and Group compliance teams to ensuring that our technology platforms and game offerings meet all technical compliance requirements from local and international gambling regulators.

To be successful in this role, you'll need to be/have:

- **Technically competent** - Possess a strong technical background and knowledge of security frameworks.
- **Sound problem solving skills** - Be analytical and demonstrate a practical approach.
- **Risk awareness** - Able to identify and assess technology and security-based risks.
- **A team player** - Be a proficient and adaptable member of the team who can work well with others and be approachable and friendly.
- **Excellent communicator** - Comfortable performing presentation and speaking to varying audiences. Able to openly communicate, interact and influence stakeholders from across the wider business and with external business partners.
- **Confident** - Willing to ask difficult questions, stand out from the crowd to suggest improvements and challenge the status quo.
- **Organised** - Able to plan and organise their own load while juggle multiple projects.

We're looking for someone who's passionate about their career path, has an interest in being part of a growing industry and is flexible with a ‘down-to-Earth’ approach then we're always looking to improve the way we do things, and we welcome innovative ideas.



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