Head of Risk and Internal Controls

Role Overview

The Head of Risk and Internal Controls will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a robust risk management framework and internal control environment across the organization. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, financial reporting integrity, and operational risk mitigation, working closely with senior leadership, including Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management & Compliance

• Develop and implement an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework to identify, assess, and mitigate key business risks.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and provide recommendations to senior leadership to enhance business resilience.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including financial reporting controls (e.g., SOX, IFRS, or other applicable frameworks).
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to align risk strategies with global regulatory obligations.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Establish and oversee the internal control framework, ensuring effectiveness in financial reporting, operations, and IT systems.
• Lead the design, testing, and implementation of internal controls to support financial audits and external regulatory requirements.
• Develop risk-based internal audit plans, working with external audit partners to ensure compliance with industry best practices.
• Conduct control assessments and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk exposure.
• Support the CFO and finance team in preparing risk reports for the Board and Audit Committee.

Operational Risk & Business Continuity

• Identify and assess operational risks across business units, developing mitigation strategies.
• Implement and monitor business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure organizational resilience.
• Work closely with IT security teams to assess cybersecurity risks and ensure the protection of company assets.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and business units on risk-related matters.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness and compliance throughout the organization through training and communication initiatives.
• Build and lead a risk and internal controls function, mentoring team members and working cross-functionally with key departments.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Certifications (preferred): CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or equivalent risk/internal audit qualification.

Experience:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in risk management, internal audit, or internal controls within a regulated industry (iGaming, financial services, technology, or similar).
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance, IFRS/GAAP financial reporting controls, and risk management best practices.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company is a plus.
• Familiarity with iGaming industry regulations and licensing requirements is an advantage.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in audit and risk management tools/software.
• Ability to present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive compensation (based on your experience);
• Hybrid work model;
• Educational learning opportunities to support each employee's professional growth journey;
• Team buildings, and informal gatherings.

Who are we?

Bragg is a content-driven iGaming technology provider, serving online and land-based gaming operators with casino content, cutting-edge technology, and expert-managed services to deliver a full turnkey solution.

We create high-performing, data-driven, and passionately crafted casino gaming titles, built on Bragg remote games server technology. Indigo Magic Studio is one of our proprietary studios, with a small but highly engaged team. Our team culture is based on transparency and trust.

Our modern omnichannel Player Account Management platform powers multiple leading iCasino and sportsbook brands and is supported by powerful data analytics tools, as well as Fuze™ – an innovative player engagement toolset.

Our way:

• We are highly business-oriented, with a strong focus on long-term relationships with our clients,
• As a team of highly skilled experts, we appreciate genuine relationships and co-worker support,
• We nurture honest relationships within teams, between teams, and with our business partners.

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