Scopely is seeking a Head of Risk Management to join our Legal Team in Culver City, CA on a hybrid basis in our Culver City hub.
The Head of Risk Management provides overall leadership and direction for the company’s risk management and compliance programs. The Head of Risk Management will report to our Chief Legal Officer with a dotted line to the Board of Directors. The Head of Risk Management will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across all operations, monitoring market trends and regulatory developments, and ensuring the company's compliance with applicable laws and industry standards. This role involves partnering with various internal teams, including Legal, Finance, Technology, Product, and Marketing, to address complex business challenges and establish new risk management initiatives.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing, and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people worldwide daily.
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management strategy that aligns with the company's objectives and growth plans.
- Establish a risk management framework integrating all business functions, including product development, marketing, finance, and operations.
- Create, review, and update risk management policies, including enterprise, investment, and operational risks, and ensure policies are effectively communicated and adhered to across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, such as data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), mobile application security standards, and consumer protection regulations.
- Oversee the implementation of cybersecurity measures to protect our games and customer data.
- Prepare and present regular risk reports to senior management and the board of directors, highlighting key risk management & Business Continuity activities and recommendations for risk optimization.
- Foster a risk-aware culture within the organization through training and communication initiatives.
What You Will Need
- Bachelor's degree in business, law, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification in risk management or compliance preferred.
- 10+ years of relevant risk management and compliance experience, preferably in a multinational technology in-house setting (mobile and/or gaming industry experience is strongly preferred).
- Experience developing and implementing risk management and compliance programs.
- Working knowledge of local, national, regional and international risk and compliance laws and regulations and experience with industry ‘best practice’.
- Exhibit strong executive presence with the ability to effectively advise senior leaders, establish credibility at all organizational levels and earn respect throughout the company.
- Present ideas logically, assertively and effectively. Facilitate consensus and use it effectively to resolve conflict and overcome resistance.
- Understand and incorporate enterprise-wide strategy and priorities into daily tasks and assignments.
- Demonstrate business acumen.
- Must have excellent organizational, time management and communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a rapidly changing environment.
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY and WA, the annual salary range is $193,000 - $244,950, plus equity, bonus and benefits including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time-off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!
About Us
Scopely is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company, home to many top, award-winning experiences such as "MONOPOLY GO!", “Star Trek Fleet Command,” “Stumble Guys,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” and “Yahtzee With Buddies,” among others.
Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games that empower a directed-by-consumer experience across multiple platforms--from mobile, web, PC and beyond.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform Playgami that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.
Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” Scopely is a multi-billion-dollar business due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.
Scopely has global operations in more than a dozen markets across Asia, EMEA, and North America, and is home to many internal game development teams, referred to as Scopely Studios, with additional game studio partners across four continents.
Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.
For more information on Scopely, visit: www.scopely.com.
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