About the role
Hacksaw Markets is a B2B prediction-market platform that operators can use to offer prediction markets under their own brands. As the Head of Europe Regulatory & Compliance you will own the European regulatory and compliance strategy for Hacksaw Markets. You will map the requirements relevant to the business model, set the market-entry sequence and translate regulation into product controls, operating standards and commercially workable partnerships.
What you will own
* Develop the European regulatory strategy, licensing-readiness plan and compliance roadmap. * Assess gaming, betting, financial-market, AML, sanctions, consumer-protection and data requirements relevant to each launch. * Create a repeatable framework for jurisdiction assessment, product approval and regulatory change management. * Lead engagement with regulators, external counsel, operators, suppliers and strategic partners. * Review market structures, product features, data flows and commercial models before launch. * Build the European compliance organisation and establish clear governance, monitoring, escalation and reporting.
What you bring
* 10+ years in European regulatory, compliance or legal leadership within betting, gaming, exchanges, fintech or market infrastructure. * Experience securing or supporting licences and operating across more than one regulatory regime. * Strong working knowledge of AML/KYC, sanctions, consumer protection and product-governance controls. * A practical approach to balancing regulatory credibility, product design and commercial execution. * Excellent stakeholder management, judgment and written communication.
Why Hacksaw Markets
* A genuine build-stage mandate with direct influence over product, operating model and culture. * An ambitious team supported by established technology, operating experience and long-term capital. * The opportunity to help create trusted infrastructure for a category moving rapidly into the mainstream.
Ready to apply? Apply with your CV or LinkedIn profile and a short note describing the most relevant market, system, product or operational challenge you have owned.
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