Data Protection Specialist

About Kambi

Kambi Group plc is a leading B2B provider of premium sports betting services to licensed gaming operators. Our services provide an end-to-end solution for operators wanting to launch a standalone Sportsbook or bolster their existing offering with an innovative sports betting product. From front-end user interface to customer intelligence, risk management and odds compiling, all built on our in-house developed software, we strive to deliver the ultimate service and solution to our partners.

Our vision is to create the world’s leading sports betting experiences, together with our partners.

Data Protection Specialist

The role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a privacy professional looking to make the transition into the tech or sports industry or for those already working in-house looking for a new challenge at an exciting, fast-growing company at the cutting edge of technology. The role will encompass dealing with constantly evolving Data Privacy regulations on a truly global basis.

The role will be an integral part of the award-winning global Legal and Regulatory team reporting to the Data Protection Officer in London. As part of Kambi's legal team, you will help drive the excellent reputation Kambi has within the sportsbook industry.

Key Responsibilities

Kambi's Data Protection Team works closely with the business, partners and gaming regulators to achieve and demonstrate legal and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will:

• Work collaboratively with the data protection team, colleagues in Legal and Regulatory, Compliance and InfoSec as well as the wider business to ensure that legal and regulatory requirements / best practices relating to data protection laws and regulations are effectively identified and implemented;
• Act as a primary point of contact within the organization for members of staff on issues related to data protection;
• Assist in the implementation of data protection policies, notices, standards, guidelines, and procedures;
• Conducting privacy impact assessments and maintaining an active article 30 register of processing activities, driving audit and associated data management processes;
• Provide day to day support and training to internal and external stakeholders on data protection matters;
• Working with the Legal and Regulatory Team on various compliance duties, including implementation of compliance requirements, review of supplier and client agreements, and audits;
• Monitor and review developments in data protection across multiple jurisdictions flagging areas that need improvement and highlighting potential vulnerabilities;
• Promote a culture of data protection compliance across all units of the organization;

Entry Requirements

• 2+ years data protection experience (although this is a guide only and all candidates with the necessary skills will be considered), particularly in driving successful implementation of GDPR/data protection/privacy policies and procedures within an international organization in a multijurisdictional setting
• Demonstrable experience in the application and implementation of Privacy by Design and Default, conducting privacy impact assessments and independent assessment of data breaches.
• Experience of using a privacy software platform (OneTrust, PrivacyEngine or similar).
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent understanding of corporate compliance matters, regulatory risks, best practice implementation and stakeholder engagement.
• Good team worker, relationship builder and experienced at working across different functions and different jurisdictions
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Qualified lawyer and/or certified under a recognized data protection certification scheme such as IAPP CIPP/E and/or CIPP/US

You'll like Kambi if you:

• Thrive in a relaxed but high-paced work environment
• Like taking active ownership and initiative
• Have high expectations of yourself and your peers

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work in a successful and fast-growing company
• A fun and flexible working culture
• Work with very smart and humble people
• International work environment
• Excellent development opportunities for the right candidate, alongside training and good exposure to senior members of the teams

How to apply

If you think this sounds compelling, then we would like to hear from you. We are eager to receive your CV and cover letter in English. We are continuously reviewing applicants for the role, so apply as soon as possible.

About Kambi

Kambi Group plc is a leading B2B provider of premium sports betting services to licensed gaming operators. Our services provide an end-to-end solution for operators wanting to launch a standalone Sportsbook or bolster their existing offering with an innovative sports betting product. From front-end user interface to customer intelligence, risk management and odds compiling, all built on our in-house developed software, we strive to deliver the ultimate service and solution to our partners.

Our vision is to create the world’s leading sports betting experiences, together with our partners.

With offices in Malta (HQ), Bucharest, London, Manila, Sydney, Uppsala and Stockholm and together with over 1000 passionate and highly skilled people; Kambi live and breathe sports betting. It is in everything we do. From delivering a premium service to our operators, to creating an entertaining experience for the end user; we are unwavering in our mission to create the worlds’ leading sports betting experience.

Kambi's ongoing commitment to Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace

If you require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify your recruiter, who will assist you however they can. Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of who we are and who we aim to be. While we are proud of the positive and inclusive company culture we have created, we know we can do so much more. Kambi constantly evolves its Diversity and Inclusion strategy to ensure it becomes an even more inclusive and positive place to work, with the core management team reaffirming its commitment to delivering on employee feedback.

Creating an inclusive environment

We believe Kambi's greatest strength is the collective talent of our employees. Kambi is committed to ensuring we create an inclusive work environment where everyone can feel valued, thrive and achieve their potential, regardless of who they are or what their background is. We know that it is only by having a balance of different voices, values and opinions that Kambi is able to be the market leader it is today.

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