Compliance Program Manager
2 months ago
Who we are
At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.
We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.
About the role
As Compliance Program Manager you will bridge the gap between compliance requirements and technical implementation. Your North Star is to help reduce legal risk and enhance user trust by ensuring that our games comply with all relevant laws and regulations, in line with our Global Compliance Framework. You will report to the Associate General Counsel, Compliance and work very closely with the compliance, legal, game and central technology teams to drive requirements live in a thoughtful manner.
What you’ll achieve
- Collaborate with Tech and Game Teams: Work closely with the central technology team and game teams to explain legal needs.
- Translate Legal Requirements: Understand and interpret legal requirements relevant to the product.
- Coordinate with Legal and Compliance: Work closely with the compliance and legal team members to understand and scope out the legal requirements applicable to Fortis in each case.
- Scope Development: Define how legal requirements will be integrated into the product.
- Prepare Easy-to-digest instructions: Together with the compliance team, prepare and draft requirements documentation to spell out what the product needs to have in order to comply with legal requirements and mitigate risk.
- Oversee Implementation: Manage the process of adding legal requirements into the product.
- Ensure Compliance: Make sure the product meets all legal and regulatory standards in close collaboration with the compliance, central and game teams.
- Look for gaps: Identify and document gaps in compliance with respect to existing and emerging regulations and industry best practices.
What you’ll need to be successful
- 5+ years of experience in program management, preferably for compliance in the video games industry with global experience
- Experience in navigating regulatory requirements in collaboration with compliance and business teams across different global jurisdictions and time zones
- A blend of compliance and technical skills, with the ability to reconcile compliance requirements with business considerations and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to translate legal requirements into digestible technical concepts that non-lawyers can easily absorb and apply to the product
- Strong understanding of privacy principles, regulations and industry best practices
- Experience in working in a divisional compliance role of a publicly traded parent preferred but not required.
- Experience in identifying gaps in compliance is a plus
- Experience in designing compliance requirements documentation is a plus
- Proven track record of cross-functional relationships across the organization, with an ability to drive projects to completion
- Experience with systems such as Google Sheets, Miro and Clickup
Why join us
There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:
- We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
- We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
- Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming
Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.