[Hiring] Director of Strategy-Financial Services & Trading Initiative @National Council On Problem Gambling

Role Description

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is seeking a dynamic, tactical, and mission-driven Director of Strategy-Financial Services & Trading Initiative to lead the organization's Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative and establish NCPG as a national leader in addressing consumer protection, responsible engagement, and harm mitigation within evolving financial trading environments.

This senior leadership position will drive the strategic development, growth, and implementation of a groundbreaking initiative focused on the intersection of financial trading, prediction markets, emerging financial products, public health, and gambling-related harm. They will focus on building and managing high-impact partnerships, leading innovative programs, engaging diverse stakeholders, and advancing thought leadership that promotes evidence-informed consumer protections, early intervention, responsible participation, and access to support services.

The Director of Strategy will partner closely with industry leaders, regulators, state affiliates, researchers, policymakers, and individuals with lived experience. This individual will help shape the national conversation and drive meaningful change in an emerging and rapidly evolving landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master’s degree preferred in financial services and trading, public health, behavioral health, public policy, business, psychology, social work, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible leadership experience.
• Experience managing complex projects, partnerships, or strategic initiatives.
• Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to navigate complex and evolving issues with professionalism, diplomacy, and neutrality.

Requirements

• Experience in gambling policy, responsible gambling, behavioral health, addiction, public health, consumer protection, financial services, fintech, trading platforms, or regulatory affairs.
• Knowledge of emerging financial products, prediction markets, and consumer behavior.

Benefits

• Salary: $110,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment.
• Fully remote position with a minimum of six hours of overlap with standard East Coast business hours.

Funding & Position Term

This position is supported through a two-year grant-funded initiative focused on advancing consumer education, public awareness, and harm prevention efforts related to emerging financial products, trading platforms, and gambling-related harm. NCPG is committed to the long-term success of this work and will actively seek additional funding opportunities to sustain and expand these efforts. Continuation of the position beyond the initial two-year period will be dependent upon the availability of funding and organizational needs.

Work Environment

Remote position with periodic travel for conferences, stakeholder meetings, and Board meetings. Some evening and weekend work may be required based on events.