Head of Audit and Risk.
Competitive Salary
On-site job
Professional Services industry
Europe
Job ref42003
Post DateSeptember 9, 2026
An established iGaming company is looking to hire a Head of Audit and Risk for their Gibraltar Office.
The Head of Audit and Risk will build the group-wide internal audit and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function from the ground up. Sitting within Legal and reporting to the VP of Legal, with a dotted line to Compliance leadership, the role will retain the Board-level exposure and independence needed to audit teams across the organisation. This is a global remit, including Canada as it comes online, and requires someone who can set the strategy while remaining hands-on with delivery.
You will:
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- Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan across operational, technical, financial, and regulatory domains
- Deliver objective audit reports, root-cause analyses, and remediation tracking to the Board and Leadership team
- Run targeted audits on high-risk gambling domains (RNG fairness, player funds, bonus abuse, payments, affiliates)
- Maintain and evolve ERM frameworks, risk registers, and operational risk appetite standards
- Ensure practices align with Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner requirements and other regulators (UKGC, MGA)
- Independently audit AML/CTF, KYC, and Responsible Gambling frameworks with Compliance and the MLRO
- Evaluate vendor risk, platform reliability, data privacy practices, and IT security protocols
- Partner cross-functionally to strengthen controls and proactively mitigate risk
Candidate Requirements
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- Has 5+ years senior audit leadership experience within online gambling / iGaming
- Has deep knowledge of Gibraltar gambling regulation and international compliance regimes (UKGC, MGA)
- Has a recognized audit/accounting/risk qualification (CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CISA, IRM)
- Has a track record reporting to Audit Committees / Boards and senior stakeholders
- Can operate independently with high integrity and clear judgement
- Has strong communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills
- Is Gibraltar-based or willing to relocate
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An established iGaming company is looking to hire a Head of Audit and Risk for their Gibraltar Office.
The Head of Audit and Risk will build the group-wide internal audit and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function from the ground up. Sitting within Legal and reporting to the VP of Legal, with a dotted line to Compliance leadership, the role will retain the Board-level exposure and independence needed to audit teams across the organisation. This is a global remit, including Canada as it comes online, and requires someone who can set the strategy while remaining hands-on with delivery.
You will:
Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan across operational, technical, financial, and regulatory domains
Deliver objective audit reports, root-cause analyses, and remediation tracking to the Board and Leadership team
Run targeted audits on high-risk gambling domains (RNG fairness, player funds, bonus abuse, payments, affiliates)
Maintain and evolve ERM frameworks, risk registers, and operational risk appetite standards
Ensure practices align with Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner requirements and other regulators (UKGC, MGA)
Independently audit AML/CTF, KYC, and Responsible Gambling frameworks with Compliance and the MLRO
Evaluate vendor risk, platform reliability, data privacy practices, and IT security protocols
Partner cross-functionally to strengthen controls and proactively mitigate risk
Candidate Requirements
Has 5+ years senior audit leadership experience within online gambling / iGaming
Has deep knowledge of Gibraltar gambling regulation and international compliance regimes (UKGC, MGA)
Has a recognized audit/accounting/risk qualification (CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CISA, IRM)
Has a track record reporting to Audit Committees / Boards and senior stakeholders
Can operate independently with high integrity and clear judgement
Has strong communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills
Is Gibraltar-based or willing to relocate
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An established iGaming business is looking to hire a professional MLRO with MGA expertise. This is an opportunity to work with a super group of people who listen and continue to improve their processes in an ever changing regulatory landscape.
Main duties include;
Act as the appointed Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) under the PMLFTR and FIAU Implementing Procedures, and as the Company’s designated contact person with the FIAU and MGA on AML/CFT matters.
Ensure the Company remains compliant with all relevant AML/CFT laws, regulations, regulatory requirements and guidance.
Take ownership of designing, implementing, reviewing and maintaining the Company’s AML/CFT policies and procedures, including the Business Risk Assessment (BRA) and Customer Risk Assessment (CRA).
Analyse risks identified through audits and risk assessments, implement appropriate control mechanisms, and ensure remediation actions are completed within agreed timelines.
Take responsibility for AML/CFT regulatory reporting, including the preparation and submission of the Risk Evaluation Questionnaire (REQ) and other required regulatory submissions.
Provide regular AML/CFT updates to senior management, including during monthly management meetings and quarterly Board meetings.
Receive, review and assess internal suspicious transaction/activity reports and determine the appropriate course of action.
Ensure suspicious transactions and activities are reported to the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) accurately and within the required timeframes.
Liaise and cooperate with the FIAU, MGA and other relevant regulatory authorities in a professional and timely manner.
Support and oversee relevant aspects of internal and external audits and regulatory reviews relating to AML/CFT.
Work with relevant internal teams to ensure systems, controls and operational processes remain aligned with AML/CFT requirements and Company policies.
Provide AML/CFT guidance and recommendations to the business, including identifying opportunities to strengthen existing systems, controls and procedures.
Maintain appropriate AML/CFT records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
Undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Company from time to time.
Applications will be considered from people with;
Previous experience in an MLRO, Deputy MLRO, senior AML/Compliance or similar role is essential.
Strong working knowledge of relevant AML/CFT legislation and regulations, particularly the FIAU Implementing Procedures (IPs), Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations (PMLFTR), and applicable Anti-Money Laundering Directives (AMLD).
Relevant qualifications or professional certifications in AML, compliance, law, risk, finance or a related field.
Good understanding of the iGaming industry and its associated AML/CFT risks.
Familiarity with regulated markets would be considered an asset.
Experience in risk management, regulatory reporting and AML/CFT risk assessments would be considered an asset.
Excellent communication skills for both internal and external interactions.
High level of integrity, professional ethics and sound judgement.
Strong business acumen.
Highly developed sense of teamwork and cooperation.
Excellent attention to detail, planning and organisational skills.
Proactive and able to work effectively on your own initiative.
Strong reporting and record-keeping capabilities.
Ability to work effectively and make sound decisions under pressure.
Positive attitude and passion for your work.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
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A highly regulated iGaming company is continuing to grow and looking to hire a Technical Compliance Manager -Remote based.
You will oversee compliance with technical and system-based regulatory requirements across assigned markets. You will collaborate with Product teams to define regulatory requirements, manage certification processes, game and platform testing, RNG and reporting compliance.
You will be required to manage all technical matters related to assigned licences
Oversee submissions to regulators and test labs
Ensure ongoing compliance with technical standards
Liaise with test labs to resolve issues
Support internal teams with interpretation of technical requirements and integration obligations
You will have;
Strong experience in technical compliance within online gambling
Ideally a bachelors degree in a business related field or equivalent
In depth knowledge of regulatory technical standards
Expertise liaising with test labs
Excellent communication abilities.
In return an excellent salary is available.
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