Compliance Professional

About this role

Responsibilities

• Design and implement compliance solutions to address gaps in regulatory, privacy, and security frameworks with a focus on GDPR and EMEA requirements
• Lead and operationalize privacy risk assessments (e.g., DPIAs, LIAs) and support integration of risk mitigation strategies
• Establish and maintain Riot’s risk assessment and compliance monitoring programs across multiple regions and teams
• Planning, organizing, and executing compliance-related internal audits and assessments with a focus on identifying control gaps
• Advising and assisting in remediation of any identified gaps
• Coordinate resources and workflows, proactively identifying risks and bottlenecks while driving solutions
• Automate manual compliance processes to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Oversee compliance audits, ensuring adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Analyze complex regulatory requirements to develop tailored compliance strategies for Riot
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and information security teams to integrate compliance controls into Riot’s products and services
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders on compliance-related issues, providing actionable recommendations
• Assist and partner with EMEA Compliance Counsel to execute on Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), vendor reviews, and other privacy-related legal assessments
• Required Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in compliance, audit, privacy, or information security, including project/program management experience
• Experience coordinating cross-project activities, artifacts, rituals, and goals in the Compliance field
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to manage complex projects
• Effective communication skills with experience influencing cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Experience with IT environments, information security, privacy, and threat/vulnerability management
• Technical, analytical, and quantitative skills with experience using data to test assumptions/recommendations
• Experience in compliance frameworks and standards (e.g., GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS)
• Desired Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Information Technology, Business, Law, or a related field
• Experience working in industries with high compliance and security requirements, such as technology, gaming, or digital products
• Experience with enterprise systems and tools
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIPP/US, CIPM, etc.
• Experience with privacy standards and regulations (GPDR, CCPA, COPPA, DSA, etc.)
• For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and choices that focus on your fellow Rioters, who are the customers of your work. Being a dedicated fan of games is not necessary for this position!
• Our Perks:
• We offer medical, dental, and vision plans that cover you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children. Life insurance, parental leave, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage are also available. Riot will support your retirement benefits with a company match, and double down on your donations of time and money to non-profit charitable organizations. Balance between work and personal life is encouraged with open paid time off, and a play fund so you can broaden and deepen your personal relationship with games.
• At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.