Contract Fantasy Sports Writer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Fliff unpacks sports gaming into social, free-to-play games for all types of sports fans. We\'ve built a social sports gaming experience that allows users to compete for leaderboard positioning, to achieve badges and build their status within the game.

We are pioneering play-for-fun sports gaming, with our flagship social sportsbook experience that includes sweepstakes promotions and loyalty rewards. We provide sports fans with fun, engaging, and free-to-play alternatives to real money gaming.

Fliff also offers Fliff Pick’Em, a peer-to-peer daily fantasy sports (“DFS”) contest format that allows players to compete against each other by building lineups of athletes and selecting whether or not those athletes will outperform or underperform statistical projections for real-world sporting events. Fliff Pick’Em provides another vertical for our players to engage with the games they enjoy.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Director of Compliance to join our Legal Team and help design, implement, and optimize our compliance function across all Fliff verticals. As Fliff expands its product ecosystem, this role will oversee our core gaming compliance and also lead compliance strategies for our upcoming prediction market initiatives (CFTC frameworks) and robust consumer protection standards (FTC compliance).

This role will report to our Head of Legal and Regulatory Affairs and will serve as Fliff’s senior compliance lead. You will have direct responsibility for regulator engagement and compliance strategy.

• Develop, implement, and improve the company’s compliance program across gaming, social sportsbook, DFS, and prediction market verticals

• Own the regulatory, market, and credit risk profiles required for prediction market licensing

• Draft, maintain, and improve compliance policies, procedures, internal controls, rulebooks, and terms and conditions

• Own our  CFTC compliance strategy -  Structure event contracts and prediction market products, including product structuring, contract terms, and market integrity rules

• Lead  regulatory registrations, applications, and filings under FCM frameworks and prepare the organization for the ongoing obligations that accompany them

• Ensure compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), CFTC, and NFA rules governing event-based products

• Ensure all consumer-facing initiatives, marketing campaigns, disclosures, and user acquisition strategies comply with FTC guidelines and consumer protection standards

• Review marketing, advertising, and educational materials for compliance with both FTC standards and applicable CFTC/NFA advertising rules

• Oversee privacy compliance, including data protection, security practices, and user consent frameworks alongside product teams

• Serve as the primary point of contact for state gaming authorities, federal regulators (CFTC and FTC), and self-regulatory organizations

• Manage regulatory filings, licensing renewals, independent audits, and regulatory examinations

• Monitor, interpret, and proactively translate shifting federal and state laws impacting all Fliff verticals

• Oversee and  improve Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Financing of Terrorism (CFT), fraud prevention, and Know Your Customer (KYC) programs

• Partner with internal security and operations teams to investigate suspicious activity, detect market manipulation, and manage high-level escalations

• Support contracting and commercial work without slowing it down

• Partner closely with Legal, Risk, Product, Engineering, Operations, Payments, Marketing, and Finance teams to build compliant operations under federal and state frameworks

• 6+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles within gaming, fintech, prediction markets, or derivatives and commodities trading

• Active Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction preferred 

• Possess direct experience or a strong working knowledge of the Commodity Exchange Act, CFTC and NFA rules, and event contract or prediction market regulatory frameworks

• Demonstrate proven experience navigating FTC guidelines, advertising compliance, and consumer protection laws in digital consumer verticals

• Experience building, standing up, or maintaining a compliance program in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment with limited precedent

• Ability to collaborate effectively with risk management functions, specifically a Head of Risk, to segment and conquer complex compliance and operational hazards

• Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to translate highly complex federal regulations into practical, actionable guidance for product and business teams

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in an evolving regulatory environment

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary, benefits, and equity. The annual salary for this role ranges from $220,000 - $260,000 depending on experience and background.

• Unlimited/Flexible paid time off.

• Health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and generous parental leave.

• Employee-sponsored 401(k).

Perks:

• $500 work-from-home stipend + Equipment & Accessories.

• Work Remotely.

• Opportunity for professional development in a dynamic, global setting.

• A supportive, collaborative, and knowledge-driven workplace. An engaging and challenging role with the freedom to innovate and develop effective solutions.

We are a multinational company with our headquarters based in Philadelphia, and offices in New York, Austin, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Wherever we are in the world, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit, focused team that is welcoming and friendly, and the work that we do is always interesting and rewarding. Wherever we are in the world, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit, focused team that is:

Welcoming and Friendly

We want to reflect the diversity of the cities we serve. By creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, we’ll make Fliff better for employees and customers alike.

Lively and Creative

We respect and value each other’s ideas, experience and expertise. There is no such thing as a bad idea; only ideas that are executed and ideas that are discarded after consideration.

Stimulating and Rewarding

We know bright minds love a challenge, and we understand your desire to see your hard work pay off. We’ll make sure your daily tasks align with your career ambitions as we grow together.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Fliff is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Join Our Team!

If you\'re ready to be part of an exciting, innovative, and dynamic team, apply now to help shape the future of sports gaming with Fliff.

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