Tech Compliance Specialist (SOX focus)

Senior Compliance Specialist

Blip is a leading tech company focused on software engineering solutions for sports entertainment.

We operate at scale. As part of Flutter Entertainment, we play an essential role in the Group's goal of becoming the global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, developing innovative products and platforms for over 14 million monthly customers worldwide.

We are serious about Tech. We are problem-solvers with big ambitions, keeping a people-first mindset at the core of our work. We prioritize flexibility as we strive to deliver the best technological products and tackle the greatest industry challenges.

Recognizing that everyone brings their own strengths, backgrounds and new perspectives, we empower you to be yourself. That uniqueness shapes the culture of belonging we are so proud of.

The Flutter Functions Sportsbook & Trading team helps to drive the success and growth of some of the world’s best known sports betting brands, with over 400 colleagues working in roles across trading, operations, product, delivery, architecture and engineering, partnering closely with more than 1,100 people in the wider global trading and sportsbook community at Flutter.

The Shared Platforms team is a pivotal force within Flutter Functions, driving the success of Flutter’s in-house strategic platforms that power multiple brands across the group. This team not only crafts and steers the co-creation strategy and vision for these platforms but also ensures seamless divisional alignment across various areas. They are the champions of Inner Source, the co-creation strategy within strategic platforms, empowering our brands to innovate and excel across the Flutter ecosystem. We also play a key role in ensuring that our Shared Platforms are secure and safe for the business

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Tech Compliance Specialist to join our team, with a primary focus on ensuring compliance of our Shared Platforms with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The successful candidate will play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our internal controls, working as a bastion of tech compliance and bridging Tech with Internal Audit teams

What You’ll Be Doing:

SOX Compliance

- Develop, implement, and maintain IT controls in accordance with SOX requirements for our Shared Platforms.

- Conduct regular assessments and audits of IT processes and systems to ensure compliance with SOX regulations specifically for our Shared Platforms.

- Identify, document, and address any deficiencies or gaps in IT controls related to SOX for our Shared Platforms.

Documentation and Reporting

- Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation of IT controls, processes, and procedures.

- Generate regular compliance reports for management and external auditors.

- Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate SOX compliance audits.

Risk Management

- Identify and assess IT related risks that could impact financial reporting for Shared Platforms

- Work with established teams to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies for Shared Platforms

- Work with established teams to monitor and track the remediation of identified risks and deficiencies

Training and Support

- Provide training and guidance to IT and business teams on SOX compliance requirements.

- Serve as a subject matter expert on SOX compliance for IT-related matters.

Continuous Improvement

- Stay current with changes in SOX regulations and best practices for IT compliance.

- Recommend and implement improvements to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of IT controls.

- Participate in the development and enhancement of compliance tools and systems.

We’d Like You to Master In

• Building Support: Capable of establishing close relationships with our stakeholders, underpinned by trust, integrity, and respect. Able to build awareness, understanding and positive momentum behind the Group technology strategy, often without being in a position to assert authority

• Objective: Is impartial and unbiased, ensuring equal treatment for all and that decisions taken are based on objective criteria

• Collaboration: Work effectively and in partnership with our stakeholders on group shared goals that align towards the achievement of the Group technology strategy. Fosters a collaborative environment and assumes the role of leader

• Adaptable: Understand and appreciate different and opposing perspectives on an issue and can adapt our approach to achieving a successful outcome.

• Strategic Thinking: Think about the big picture and use that perspective to support our Divisions to achieve competitive advantage through greater agility, faster time to market and a better customer experience.

• Strategic Communication: Proactive and considered in your approach to stakeholder communications. You actively listen, provide constructive feedback and help others to consider new perspectives.

Equal opportunities:

At Blip, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking, and working to apply.

We are committed to including everyone regardless of their race, disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and religion.

Everyone brings different perspectives and experiences; you don’t have to meet all the requirements listed to apply for this role.

If you need any adjustments to apply for the position and to ensure this role aligns with your needs, please send an email to accommodations@blip.pt .

We will only respond to inquiries related to disabilities.

Tech Compliance Specialist (SOX focus)

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