in light of

in the light of something (British & Australian, American & Australian)
if something is done or happens in the light of facts, it is done or happens because of those facts.
Example:
In the light of new evidence he has been allowed to appeal against his prison sentence. In light of what you've just told me, I can understand why you and David were fighting.


in light of something
for the reason given.
Example:
In light of how much our own costs have gone up, we have to raise prices to our customers.
Related vocabulary: in view of something

Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms © Cambridge University Press 2003

"A lot of problems are waiting for you." is the correct sentence.