Director of Strategy-Financial Services & Trading Initiative in Washington, District of Columbia at National Council On Problem Gambling

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 within the Financial Services & Trading membership category.
• Convene stakeholder meetings, advisory groups, working groups, and roundtable discussions.
• Represent NCPG at conferences, meetings, and public forums.

Program Development & Implementation

• Oversee implementation of pilot projects and demonstration initiatives.
• Lead the planning, development, and execution of the Financial Services &Trading Summit, including program design, speaker recruitment, stakeholder engagement, content development, marketing, and promotional activities.
• Coordinate the development of best practices and voluntary consumer protection recommendations.
• Work collaboratively with NCPG staff to integrate Financial Services & Trading content into conferences, webinars, publications, and member resources.

Research & Public Health Initiatives

• Collaborate with researchers and academic partners to identify gaps in knowledge and support research priorities.
• Monitor emerging evidence related to financial trading, prediction markets, behavioral addiction, and gambling-related harm.
• Support data collection, evaluation, and reporting efforts.
• Promote evidence-based approaches to prevention, education, and intervention.

Communications & Thought Leadership

• Partner with the Communications Manager, Financial Services & Trading Initiatives, including newsletters, social media, reports, white papers, and educational materials.
• Help position NCPG as a trusted, neutral, public health-focused leader on emerging issues at the intersection of trading and gambling-related harm.

Financial & Operational Management

• Manage initiative budget and project deliverables.
• Develop annual work plans and quarterly progress reports, including outcomes, metrics, and return on investment.

• 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.

Preferred

• 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.

Travel

Approximately 20% travel, including NCPG conferences, partner meetings, stakeholder convenings, and industry events.

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.

NCPG Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative

A coordinated national initiative to advance responsible trading and trader health within financial market environments. To learn more: https://www.ncpgambling.org/trader-health/

Salary & Benefits $110,000-$125,000

Salary commensurate with experience. NCPG offers a competitive benefits package and a collaborative, mission-driven work environment. A full benefits summary is available upon request.

This is a fully remote position. Candidates must be available to maintain a minimum of six hours of overlap with standard East Coast business hours to support collaboration with staff, partners, and stakeholders across the organization.