Director of Strategy-Financial Services & Trading Initiative

Description: Director of Strategy-Financial Services & Trading Initiative

Position Summary

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.

Essential Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead implementation of NCPG's Financial Services & Trading strategic initiative.
• Develop and execute two-year strategic plans, goals, deliverables, and performance metrics.
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks related to financial trading, prediction markets, cryptocurrency products, and related platforms.
• Advise senior leadership and the Board of Directors on developments impacting the initiative and broader field.

Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement

* Partner with the Director of Policy & Partnerships to support wi...