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Director of Compliance

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Austin, TX, USA
220K-260K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Austin, TX, USA
220K-260K Annually
Senior level
Lead and build Fliff's compliance function across gaming, DFS, social sportsbook, and prediction markets. Own CFTC/FTC strategy, regulatory registrations, policies, AML/KYC/fraud programs, privacy and consumer protection, regulator engagement, and cross-functional compliance enablement for product and commercial teams.
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Fliff is the arena for high-upside play. We are dismantling the paywalls of legacy sportsbooks and reimagining the economics of social games to pioneer the next generation of rewards-driven entertainment spanning sports, casino, predictions, collectibles, and beyond.

Powered by a frictionless freemium architecture, Fliff democratizes access and gives millions of players nationwide a real stake, real thrill, and real upside. By combining authentic competitive drive with instant rewards and interactive games, we are turning passive sports fans and casual gamers into active, empowered participants – unlocking the player in everyone.


Fliff also offers Fliff Pick’Em, a peer-to-peer daily fantasy sports (“DFS”) contest format that allows players to compete against each other by building lineups of athletes and selecting whether or not those athletes will outperform or underperform statistical projections for real-world sporting events. Fliff Pick’Em provides another vertical for our players to engage with the games they enjoy.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Director of Compliance to join our Legal Team and help design, implement, and optimize our compliance function across all Fliff verticals. As Fliff expands its product ecosystem, this role will oversee our core gaming compliance and also lead compliance strategies for our upcoming prediction market initiatives (CFTC frameworks) and robust consumer protection standards (FTC compliance).

This role will report to our Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs and will serve as Fliff’s senior compliance lead. You will have direct responsibility for regulator engagement and compliance strategy.

What You’ll Own:

    Compliance & Risk Program Leadership
  • Develop, implement, and improve the company’s compliance program across gaming, social sportsbook, DFS, and prediction market verticals

  • Own the regulatory, market, and credit risk profiles required for prediction market licensing

  • Draft, maintain, and improve compliance policies, procedures, internal controls, rulebooks, and terms and conditions

  • Lead CFTC & Prediction Market Compliance
  • Own our  CFTC compliance strategy -  Structure event contracts and prediction market products, including product structuring, contract terms, and market integrity rules

  • Lead  regulatory registrations, applications, and filings under FCM frameworks and prepare the organization for the ongoing obligations that accompany them

  • Ensure compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC, and NFA rules governing event-based products

  • FTC, Privacy & Consumer Protection
  • Ensure all consumer-facing initiatives, marketing campaigns, disclosures, and user acquisition strategies comply with FTC guidelines and consumer protection standards

  • Review marketing, advertising, and educational materials for compliance with both FTC standards and applicable CFTC/NFA advertising rules

  • Oversee privacy compliance, including data protection, security practices, and user consent frameworks alongside product teams

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for state gaming authorities, federal regulators (CFTC and FTC), and self-regulatory organizations

  • Manage regulatory filings, licensing renewals, independent audits, and regulatory examinations

  • Monitor, interpret, and proactively translate shifting federal and state laws impacting all Fliff verticals

  • Oversee and  improve Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT), fraud prevention, and Know Your Customer (KYC) programs

  • Partner with internal security and operations teams to investigate suspicious activity, detect market manipulation, and manage high-level escalations

  • Work across the company
  • Support contracting and commercial work without slowing it down

  • Partner closely with Legal, Risk, Product, Engineering, Operations, Payments, Marketing, and Finance teams to build compliant operations under federal and state frameworks

What We're Looking For:

    Minimum Qualifications
  • 6+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within gaming, fintech, prediction markets, or derivatives and commodities trading

  • Active Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction preferred 

  • Possess direct experience or a strong working knowledge of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC and NFA rules, and event contract or prediction market regulatory frameworks

  • Demonstrate proven experience navigating FTC guidelines, advertising compliance, and consumer protection laws in digital consumer verticals

  • Experience building, standing up, or maintaining a compliance program in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment with limited precedent

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with risk management functions, specifically a Head of Risk, to segment and conquer complex compliance and operational hazards

  • Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to translate highly complex federal regulations into practical, actionable guidance for product and business teams

  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in an evolving regulatory environment

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package, including base salary, benefits, and equity. The annual salary for this role ranges from $220,000 - $260,000 depending on experience and background.
  • Unlimited/Flexible paid time off.

  • Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and generous parental leave.

  • Employee-sponsored 401(k).

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    Perks:

  • $500 work-from-home stipend + Equipment & Accessories.

  • Work Remotely.

  • Opportunity for professional development in a dynamic, global setting.

  • A supportive, collaborative, and knowledge-driven workplace. An engaging and challenging role with the freedom to innovate and develop effective solutions.

We are a multinational company with our headquarters based in Philadelphia, and offices in New York, Austin, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Wherever we are in the world, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit, focused team that is welcoming and friendly, and the work that we do is always interesting and rewarding. Wherever we are in the world, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit, focused team that is:

Welcoming and Friendly

We want to reflect the diversity of the cities we serve. By creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, we’ll make Fliff better for employees and customers alike.

Lively and Creative

We respect and value each other’s ideas, experience and expertise. There is no such thing as a bad idea; only ideas that are executed and ideas that are discarded after consideration.

Stimulating and Rewarding

We know bright minds love a challenge, and we understand your desire to see your hard work pay off. We’ll make sure your daily tasks align with your career ambitions as we grow together.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fliff is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Join Our Team!

If you're ready to be part of an exciting, innovative, and dynamic team, apply now to help shape the future of sports gaming with Fliff.


IMPORTANT NOTICE: The privacy and security of applicant information is paramount and we take fraud attempts very seriously. Please note that Fliff will never ask for payment or personal financial information during the application process. All of our legitimate job opportunities can be found on our official career site (https://www.getfliff.com/careers). Please be cautious of communications and links that come from non-company email addresses (@getfliff.com), social media messaging platforms or unsolicited phone calls.

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