Assistant Director of Licensing, Technical Pillar

Location Dublin Salary €79,086 - €98,559 TypePermanent Full-Time Closing Date 29/11/2024 The Role - Overview Reporting to the Director of Licensing, the Assistant Director of Licensing, Technical Pillar (AP - Standard Scale) will be a senior member of staff in the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. Supporting the Director of Licensing (PO), the Assistant Director will play a crucial role in the technical evaluation and vetting process of licence applications. This role involves overseeing the roll out and management of an extensive assessment process and ensuring consistency and accuracy throughout the process. The individual will ensure that licence applicants technical infrastructure, security systems and software standards are robust, secure, and compliant with the criteria set forth by the GRAI. In addition to this, the individual will recommend and advise on updates and amendments to the technical standards published by the GRAI. GRAI aims to be an employer of choice. In addition to offering hybrid working, our HR strategy will emphasise diversity, digital first, recognising excellence in performance and investing in the continuous professional development of an exceptional workforce. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the technical scrutiny of licence applications, ensuring thorough evaluation and vetting of all technical aspects. Ensure applicants technical infrastructure and software comply with gambling and gaming standards. Manage the rollout and consistency of an extensive technical assessment process. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant gambling regulations and codes of practice. Anticipate and understand emerging technical trends and their implications for regulation. Recommend and advise on amendments and updates to gambling and gaming standards. Liaise with third-party test houses regularly to ensure accurate assessments. Maintain regular communication and cooperation with third-party test houses to facilitate technical assessments. Administer and maintain a register of third-party test houses involved in the assessment process. Communicate and cooperate with local and foreign regulatory authorities to ensure compliance and share best practices. Make sound judgment calls on the financial information received during the application process. Present and explain your decisions in the event of an appeal, Judicial Review. Attend and advise the Seven Person Authority Build effective professional relationships with a wide variety of Stakeholders including large gambling organisations, Charities / NGOs and other Regulators. Provide leadership to your team and the wider GRAI Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Essential Criteria In order to be eligible to apply for this role you must have/demonstrate in your C.V. and/or Cover Letter the following: Bachelors degree in Development/Quality Assurance or a relevant field. In-depth knowledge and experience in gambling and gaming technical standards. Product knowledge in the gambling and gaming areas. Ability to anticipate and understand emerging technical trends in the industry, such as AI, and their regulatory implications. Experience liaising with third-party test houses and maintaining a comprehensive test house register. Strong communication and cooperation skills with local and foreign regulatory authorities. Proven ability to manage and ensure consistency in the technical assessment process. Demonstrated ability to manage complex processes and ensure accuracy and consistency in evaluations and reporting. Strong attention to detail and commitment to thoroughness in all evaluations and assessments. Demonstrated leadership skills in a fast-paced and highly regulated industry. Desirable Criteria Advanced degrees or additional certifications in related fields. Previous experience in a regulatory environment, particularly in the gambling or gaming industry. Experience in public sector, including familiarity with government processes, regulatory frameworks, and public service values. How to Apply Full information on the job specification, the Essential and Desirable requirements, and the process can be found in the candidate booklet. Please note interviews for these posts are likely tocommencew/c9thDecember 2024. Applications can only be made by submitting your completed application form to this portal before3pm on Friday 29th November 2024. Only applications correctly and fully submitted online will be accepted into the campaign. CV's will not be accepted or considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.