Head of Sports Integrity, Latin America

A bit about us

Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies?

Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties.

We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.

If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us. 

We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports.

At Genius Sports we help organize, optimize and enrich experiences for hundreds of sports, betting and media brands around the world. We're one of the world's largest sports technology companies. on a mission to create a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits everyone from the rights holder all the way through to the fan.

The Role

We have an opening for a passionate, energetic and talented individual with a legal / regulatory / compliance background to join our market-leading Integrity Team in LATAM

Main Responsibilities

• Determining, articulating, and promoting our Brazilian and wider LATAM region integrity strategy, in collaboration with other team members.
• Leading on Genius Sports initiatives relating to ABRADIE - “Associação Brasileira de Defesa da Integridade do Esporte” (“ABRADIE” or “the Association”) a non-profit organization that will address issues threatening the integrity of Brazilian sports.
• Delivering keynote speeches, interviews, presentations and education workshops to integrity related stakeholders and partners in the region. 
• Supporting the legal functions of the Integrity Department where required.
• PR and advocacy for the Integrity Department in the region.
• Supporting the commercial team in relation to agreements with rights holders and event organizers, including reviewing and drafting integrity related clauses, schedules and agreements as part of commercial negotiations.
• Representing GS before sports integrity organizations, participating in expert committees and providing contributions to sports related publications, case studies and state-of-affairs assessments.
• Working closely with other relevant teams (predominantly sales, communication, legal and operations).

Required Skills

• Recognised legal qualification.
• Strong integrity background.
• Fluent in English and Portuguese.
• Highly knowledgeable about the sports and sports betting markets.
• Highly knowledgeable about Brazilian sports betting regulation.
• Strong verbal, written interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to think analytically, quickly, proactively, and creatively; can think on their feet and ‘outside the box’.
• Ability to distil complex issues into clear, simple strategies and plans.
• Capability to manage a large and diverse number of internal and external stakeholders.
• A track record of spotting opportunities and threats and taking the initiative to capitalise and mitigate these.
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to play a prominent role in the wider GS management team.

We Offer

As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are currently using virtual hiring processes in some locations, so that we can continue hiring great people whilst being mindful of the health of everyone involved in the recruitment process. Please therefore be aware that, among other things, interviews may take place by phone or video, and some new hires may need to be onboarded remotely (e.g. where access to office space is currently restricted). Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to advise of arrangements in relation to specific roles, so please reach out to them with any questions.

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other status protected by applicable law)