Licensing Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Malta.

📋 Description

• Provide continuous support to the Senior Legal Counsel and the broader Licensing team on various licensing initiatives.

• Assist with the submission of licence applications, renewals, and related issues.

• Address incoming internal and external due diligence inquiries, as well as outgoing requests when necessary.

• Help prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual regulatory reports for submission to regulatory authorities.

• Keep records of licence applications and current licences, including maintaining central spreadsheets and licence registers.

• Monitor the WHG licensing mailbox daily and ensure timely handling of tasks.

• Follow up on email responses to ensure efficient task completion.

• Review pertinent regulations and monitor upcoming market launches.

• Collaborate with internal personal licence applicants and external legal advisors to fulfill licensing requirements.

• File regulatory notifications and maintain records of events that require notification.

• Access application portals to facilitate licence applications and renewals.

• Contribute to team to-do lists, meeting agendas, and minutes.

• Update guidance documents and uphold established processes.

• Report to the Senior Legal Counsel within the Licensing team of the Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory department.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience in a licensing role or supporting licence applications within the iGaming industry.

• Strong understanding of corporate due diligence requirements and procedures.

• Outstanding attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

• Capability to manage a demanding workload, effectively prioritize tasks, and meet multiple deadlines.

• Comfortable working autonomously with minimal supervision.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

• A proactive and optimistic mindset.

• Solutions-oriented, adaptable, and eager to learn.

• A collaborative team player willing to contribute across various workstreams.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Experience with Jira and AI tools is a plus.

• Flexible and ready to support the wider Licensing team as business needs change.

🏝️ Benefits

• A remote and flexible working schedule.

• Generous time off, varying based on country of residence.

• Discretionary annual performance bonus.

• Opportunities for training and other learning & development to foster career advancement.

• Provision of hardware & software allowance or work equipment.

• Access to various well-being programs and initiatives.