Head of Licensing and Compliance.
Attractive Salary
Hybrid job
Professional Services industry
Europe, Malta
Job ref37604
Post DateJune 11, 2025
An established iGaming company is moving into multiple New Market Entry and looking to hire a Head of Licensing & Compliance.
Role Summary:
To lead the company’s global licensing and compliance function. Own regulatory strategy, secure new licences, protect existing approvals, and ensure audit-ready operations across all jurisdictions. Report directly to the executive team and act as primary liaison with regulators, gaming laboratories, and industry bodies.
Core Responsibilities:
• Set and execute licensing strategy for new markets; secure, renew, or expand all gaming licences.
• Own the regulatory roadmap: track legislative changes, assess risk, and brief executives on impact and mitigation.
• Lead multi-jurisdiction audits; ensure zero-finding outcomes and timely remediation.
• Direct regulator relations: negotiate licence conditions, respond to enquiries, and represent the company in hearings.
• Oversee technical certification with gaming labs; sign off on system releases and change controls.
• Design and enforce company-wide policies (AML, KYC, RG, data, advertising).
• Build and mentor a high-performing compliance team; set KPIs, coach managers, and control headcount and budget.
• Provide board-level reporting on compliance posture, emerging risks, and corrective actions.
• Deliver internal training on regulatory obligations for product, operations, and marketing staff.
Role Requirements:
• Licensed lawyer with 8 + years dedicated to gaming licensing/compliance.
• 5 + years leading teams and budgets in a regulated gaming environment.
• Demonstrated success securing licences in multiple continents and passing regulator audits.
• Deep knowledge of gaming tech standards, AML/CTF rules, responsible-gaming frameworks, and data-protection laws.
• Proven ability to influence senior regulators and industry associations.
• Clear, concise communicator; fluent English mandatory, additional languages an asset.
An excellent salary is on offer.
Role Summary:
To lead the company’s global licensing and compliance function. Own regulatory strategy, secure new licences, protect existing approvals, and ensure audit-ready operations across all jurisdictions. Report directly to the executive team and act as primary liaison with regulators, gaming laboratories, and industry bodies.
Core Responsibilities:
• Set and execute licensing strategy for new markets; secure, renew, or expand all gaming licences.
• Own the regulatory roadmap: track legislative changes, assess risk, and brief executives on impact and mitigation.
• Lead multi-jurisdiction audits; ensure zero-finding outcomes and timely remediation.
• Direct regulator relations: negotiate licence conditions, respond to enquiries, and represent the company in hearings.
• Oversee technical certification with gaming labs; sign off on system releases and change controls.
• Design and enforce company-wide policies (AML, KYC, RG, data, advertising).
• Build and mentor a high-performing compliance team; set KPIs, coach managers, and control headcount and budget.
• Provide board-level reporting on compliance posture, emerging risks, and corrective actions.
• Deliver internal training on regulatory obligations for product, operations, and marketing staff.
Role Requirements:
• Licensed lawyer with 8 + years dedicated to gaming licensing/compliance.
• 5 + years leading teams and budgets in a regulated gaming environment.
• Demonstrated success securing licences in multiple continents and passing regulator audits.
• Deep knowledge of gaming tech standards, AML/CTF rules, responsible-gaming frameworks, and data-protection laws.
• Proven ability to influence senior regulators and industry associations.
• Clear, concise communicator; fluent English mandatory, additional languages an asset.
An excellent salary is on offer.
Kerry Gillitt
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