ZEAL Network SE is an international, listed group of companies that has been creating exciting and entertaining lottery experiences for over 20 years. In Germany, we are the largest provider of online lotteries through our brands, LOTTO24 and Tipp24. In Spain we work with the second largest national lottery, ONCE. Through ZEAL Ventures, we are involved in exciting e-commerce start-ups such as Omaze and DAYMADE. We have 200+ employees from various countries who act independently and think in a visionary way. Our corporate culture is characterized by team spirit, empowerment, and high ambition. Together we have a clear goal: to encourage people to dream.
At ZEAL we are actively managing a complex regulatory environment which directly impacts our businesses, the market dynamics and competitor landscape. As a Public Policy Manager / Regulatory Compliance Manager (f/m/x) you help to protect and grow our businesses – strategically but also on a day-by-day basis. Our focus is the German market, but other European markets or business opportunities are possible. You will report to the VP Public Policy & Corporate Communications and this role can be done from either the UK, Germany or Spain. If you are based outside of our Headquarter in Hamburg (Germany), regular travel (approx. 1-2x per month) to our Hamburg office is required.
- Manage and protect our gambling licences for lotteries and online games at the national gambling authority (GGL)
- Engage with key stakeholders at GGL, provide reports and manage requests
- Help develop and implement the public policy strategies
- Drive licence applications for new products and services
- Give internal regulatory guidance and ensure compliance with Glücksspielstaatsvertrag (GlüStV)
- Help to build new businesses and support initiatives from various departments (e.g. marketing, sales, product)
- Engage with other authorities & political stakeholders
- Support the VP Public Policy & Corporate Communications
- 3-5 years of relevant working experience in the area of public policy and/or regulatory compliance, ideally in a highly regulated industry, law firm, public affairs agency or consultancy
- Academic background (e.g. economics or law)
- Strong analytical capabilities and understanding of complex regulatory frameworks
- Great attention to detail and goal-orientation
- Solution and execution driven mindset
- Strong communication skills
- Fluent in English and German
- Work in a competent, interdisciplinary team, where you can actively contribute your knowledge and ideas
- No micromanagement, but a lot of trust into your ability to deliver and perform
- A yearly development budget of EUR 1,500,- for your personal development
- Independent and innovative way of working and a believe in real flexible work. You can take your unlimited vacation days spontaneously; we work in a hybrid model and provide you with technical home office equipment.
- Once a quarter a company event where we all get together and celebrate, as well as regular team events and small get-togethers
- Challenging tasks and lots of fun!
Not ticking every box or think you’ve got that unique set of skills we haven’t realised we need? Get in touch anyway; we’re always looking to add great people!
