We're a global people business - the leading recruitment consultancy in iGaming, having placed over 10,000 candidates in casino and sports betting jobs worldwide.
The Client
Our client is a global technology and iGaming business operating across sportsbook, online casino, competitions, proprietary gaming content and broader digital entertainment markets.
With an established international footprint, proprietary technology assets and a portfolio of recognized brands, the business is entering a significant new stage of growth and transformation. As part of its continued evolution, our client is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Chief Financial Officer to partner closely with the CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team.
This appointment will play a critical role in strengthening financial leadership, enhancing public company governance, supporting international expansion and driving long-term shareholder value creation.
The Opportunity
This is a high-impact CFO opportunity for a strategic finance executive capable of operating at both board and operational levels within a fast-paced, international environment. The successful candidate will act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board, helping shape corporate strategy, evaluate growth opportunities, optimize capital allocation and lead all financial aspects of the business. The position offers significant exposure across capital markets, investor relations, M&A activity, corporate development and operational performance improvement. The CFO will be instrumental in supporting future growth initiatives, strategic transactions and the continued development of a high-performing global finance organization.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Serve as a key adviser to the CEO, Board and Executive Leadership Team on financial, operational and strategic matters.
Help define and execute the organization’s long-term growth strategy, including expansion into new regulated markets.
Lead financial modelling, investment analysis and post-launch performance evaluation for strategic initiatives.
Assess organic and inorganic growth opportunities including acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures and corporate investments.
Drive value creation initiatives across brands, products, territories and operating divisions.
Contribute to Board-level discussions on business performance, capital allocation, governance and risk management.
Represent the business with investors, financial institutions, analysts and external stakeholders.
Financial Management & Performance
Lead the global finance organization across accounting, controllership, FP&A, treasury, tax, reporting and internal controls.
Champion the implementation of AI-enabled reporting and business intelligence tools to improve visibility and decision-making.
Build and enhance budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.
Develop robust KPI reporting and performance dashboards for executive leadership and the Board.
Partner closely with product, technology, commercial and operational teams to improve business performance.
Drive ongoing improvements in finance systems, reporting processes and analytical capabilities.
Enhance visibility around revenue, profitability, cash generation, customer economics and operational efficiency.
Capital Markets & Investor Relations
Act as a senior financial representative with investors, analysts, lenders and banking partners.
Support public company reporting, disclosure obligations and governance requirements.
Manage relationships with institutional investors, brokers, advisers and capital providers.
Lead financing initiatives including debt facilities, refinancing activities, capital raises and strategic investment processes.
Develop compelling investor communications and financial narratives.
Optimize capital structure and capital allocation strategies to support long-term growth and shareholder returns.
Mergers & Acquisitions, Treasury & Tax
Lead financial evaluation, modelling, diligence and execution of acquisition opportunities.
Oversee post-acquisition integration and performance measurement.
Manage global cash flow, liquidity planning, working capital and banking relationships.
Monitor foreign exchange exposure and treasury risk management activities.
Lead tax planning, compliance and international structuring initiatives.
Review and optimize corporate structures, dividend strategies and tax efficiency across jurisdictions.
Develop accurate cash forecasting models to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
Governance, Risk & Controls
Maintain and enhance governance, control frameworks and risk management processes consistent with public company standards.
Ensure compliance with financial reporting, tax, audit and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions.
Partner effectively with external auditors, legal advisers, regulators and relevant stakeholders.
Support enterprise-wide risk management initiatives.
Promote transparency, accuracy and accountability throughout the finance function and broader organization.
Leadership & Organization Development
Build, develop and lead a high-performing international finance team.
Assess organizational capability and implement the structures, talent and systems required to support future growth.
Develop succession planning and leadership development programs within the finance organization.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and data-driven decision making.
Operate effectively across multiple geographies, cultures and time zones.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will be an accomplished CFO or senior finance executive with experience operating in complex, international and high-growth environments. They will combine strong technical finance expertise with commercial acumen, strategic thinking and the ability to influence executive-level decision making.
Required Experience
Prior experience as a CFO, Deputy CFO, Group Finance Director or equivalent senior finance leader within a high-growth international organization.
Experience within iGaming, online betting, gaming technology, fintech, payments, SaaS, digital consumer platforms or related technology-driven sectors.
Exposure to publicly listed businesses or highly investor-focused environments.
Strong understanding of capital markets, corporate finance and investor relations.
Proven experience managing international finance functions across multiple jurisdictions.
Demonstrated success supporting M&A activity, strategic investments and financing transactions.
Track record of improving financial reporting, forecasting, controls, cash management and commercial insight.
Strong interest in data, automation, AI-driven reporting and finance transformation initiatives.
Experience with Oracle and enterprise-scale financial systems is advantageous.
Technical Expertise
Corporate Finance & Capital Markets
Financial Planning & Analysis
Budgeting & Forecasting
Treasury & Cash Management
Capital Allocation
International Tax & Corporate Structuring
Financial Reporting & Audit
Internal Controls & Governance
Investor Relations
Board Reporting
M&A Execution & Integration
Enterprise Risk Management
Leadership Attributes
Commercially minded with a strong strategic perspective.
Able to challenge and influence senior stakeholders while remaining collaborative and solutions-oriented.
Executive presence with credibility at Board, investor and leadership levels.
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational execution.
Data-driven and analytical, with a deep understanding of value creation in digital and technology-enabled businesses.
Relationship-focused, low ego and highly collaborative.
Entrepreneurial mindset combined with strong governance and financial discipline.
Education & Qualifications
CPA, ACA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related discipline.
MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification beneficial.
Public company reporting and governance experience highly desirable.
Location & Travel
The role is ideally based on the East Coast of the United States. Flexible remote or hybrid working arrangements are available for the right candidate. Regular travel will be required for Board meetings, investor engagements, executive leadership sessions, transaction activity and key business initiatives. The successful candidate should be comfortable operating across multiple international time zones and engaging with stakeholders throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and other global markets.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a globally recognized technology and iGaming organization at a pivotal stage of its growth journey.
The successful candidate will have significant influence over corporate strategy, investor relations, governance, finance transformation, growth initiatives and long-term value creation.
The role offers substantial executive visibility, international exposure and the opportunity to shape the future direction of a highly ambitious global business.
I am looking to hire a Legal & Regulatory Affairs Officer (Spain) to join my iGaming client's Barcelona office and play a key role in supporting the Group's legal, regulatory, and compliance activities in Spain.
Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Director and working closely with the Legal and Compliance Managers based in Malta, you will serve as the primary legal and compliance representative for Spain. You will take ownership of local legal, regulatory and compliance matters, helping to reduce reliance on external counsel while ensuring the Group remains compliant with all applicable Spanish legal and regulatory requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal professional who enjoys working autonomously in a fast-paced, international and highly regulated environment.
Main Duties include;
Legal & Commercial Support
Provide day-to-day legal advice on a broad range of commercial, corporate and operational matters.
Draft, and review a variety of commercial agreements, supplier contracts, partnership agreements and other legal documentation.
Support internal stakeholders across multiple departments on legal and regulatory matters.
Assist with corporate governance and company secretarial matters relating to Spanish entities.
Manage and coordinate legal matters involving external counsel where required.
Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for Spanish legal, regulatory and compliance matters.
Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance frameworks, policies and procedures within Spain.
Monitor regulatory developments and legislative changes impacting the Group's Spanish operations and provide practical guidance to relevant stakeholders.
Liaise with the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) and other relevant authorities when required.
Prepare, review and submit regulatory filings, notifications and reports through relevant regulatory portals.
Support regulatory audits, inspections and information requests.
Work closely with the Chief Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Director to strengthen the Group's compliance culture and regulatory governance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Product, Marketing, Operations and Commercial teams to ensure business initiatives are compliant and commercially sound.
Support wider Group legal projects and initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal and compliance processes and documentation.
Who are you?
Qualified lawyer with a Law Degree and admission to a Spanish Bar Association.
5+ years of post-qualification experience gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal environment.
Strong knowledge of Spanish commercial, corporate and regulatory law.
Previous experience interacting with the DGOJ and a solid understanding of the Spanish online gambling regulatory framework.
Experience within the iGaming, betting, fintech, payments or another regulated industry would be highly advantageous.
Ability to work independently and take ownership of legal and compliance matters.
Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Product Compliance Manager
Location - Malta
Full Time.
Are you interested in joining a leading global iGaming business?
Im working with an iGaming business that is looking for a Product Compliance Manager to join the team.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct technical compliance reviews across regulated jurisdictions.
Identify compliance gaps and recommend practical solutions.
Work closely with Product, Development, and Studio teams to implement regulatory requirements.
Liaise with regulators, accredited test labs, and external technical consultants.
Support change management for gaming devices and hardware RNGs.
Review policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
Translate regulatory requirements into clear technical guidance.
Support quarterly and annual regulatory audits.
About You
Experience in online gaming (B2B or B2C).
Strong understanding of regulated markets
Experience interpreting technical compliance requirements.
Knowledge of change management processes across multiple jurisdictions.
Comfortable working with regulators and external testing bodies.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Experience across products such as Live Casino or Sportsbook is an advantage.
What's on Offer
Hybrid working.
Private health, life, and travel insurance.
Gym membership.
Weekly breakfast and lunch in the office.
Employee discounts.
Ongoing learning and development.
Excellent career progression within a fast-growing international business.
Pentasia is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to help expand its North American client base across the iGaming, sports betting, lottery, social gaming and digital gaming sectors. This is a new-business focused role for someone who enjoys opening doors, building senior relationships and converting market opportunity into long-term client partnerships.
About Pentasia
Pentasia the number one global specialist talent solutions brand dedicated to the gaming, betting and digital entertainment sectors. We partner with operators, suppliers, technology platforms, payments businesses, lottery organisations, social gaming brands and wider digital gaming companies across international markets.
Pentasia supports clients across a broad range of hiring and workforce solutions, including Executive Search, Contingent Recruitment, Recruitment Process Outsourcing, Project Recruitment Solutions and Augmented Teams.
The Opportunity
This role will be based in Pentasia’s Orlando office and will play a key part in building our commercial presence across the United States. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, targeting and winning new client relationships across the North American iGaming ecosystem.
The role is entirely focused on new-logo acquisition, consultative selling and long-term relationship development. You will work closely with the leadership team, recruitment delivery teams and the wider Group commercial function to convert opportunities across multiple service lines.
Key Responsibilities
New Business Development
Identify, target and win new clients across the US iGaming, sports betting, lottery, sweepstakes and digital gaming markets.
Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers, decision-makers and strategic accounts.
Conduct proactive outreach through phone, email, LinkedIn, referrals, market mapping and conference networking.
Secure qualified meetings with senior stakeholders across Talent Acquisition, HR, Operations, Product, Technology, Finance and Executive leadership.
Develop account plans and target lists focused on operators, suppliers, platforms, studios, payments businesses and adjacent gaming technology companies.
Consultative Sales
Sell Pentasia’s full service portfolio, including: Executive Search, Contingent Recruitment, RPO, Project Recruitment Solutions and Augmented Teams.
Understand client hiring challenges, growth plans, market-entry requirements and talent constraints.
Position the most appropriate solution based on client need, urgency, hiring volume, seniority and scope.
Create commercially strong proposals and support contract negotiation where required.
Identify opportunities to expand single-role recruitment conversations into broader workforce or enterprise solutions.
Client Relationship Management
Build trusted relationships with founders, executives, commercial leaders, HR leaders and talent acquisition teams.
Represent Pentasia professionally at conferences, trade shows, industry events and client meetings.
Maintain regular contact with prospects and clients to nurture future opportunities.
Provide market intelligence, client feedback and commercial insight to internal leadership.
Internal Collaboration
Work closely with recruitment teams to ensure smooth client onboarding and clear handover of live roles or projects.
Collaborate with the wider Conexus Group commercial team to identify cross-sell opportunities.
Share insight on target accounts, market movement, competitive activity and emerging client demand.
Support the development of a scalable North American commercial engine for Pentasia.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience
Proven experience in business development across B2B sales, recruitment sales, staffing, workforce solutions or in Gaming & Betting.
Demonstrable track record of generating new business revenue.
Strong prospecting, pipeline management and meeting generation skills.
Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building ability.
Commercially sharp, resilient, self-motivated and comfortable working to targets.
Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders and executive decision-makers.
Comfortable working in a hybrid environment with regular office presence in Orlando 3 days per week.
Preferred Experience
Experience in recruitment, executive search, RPO, staffing, consulting, talent solutions or iGaming sales.
Experience selling into clients in iGaming, sports betting, lottery, sweepstakes, fintech, SaaS, technology, sports or digital entertainment markets preferred.
Existing network within the North American gaming or betting industry highly desirable but not essential.
Experience attending conferences, networking events and trade shows as part of a sales remit.
What Success Looks Like
A healthy and sustainable pipeline of qualified opportunities across the US market.
New client wins across multiple gaming verticals and service lines.
Revenue generated across Executive Search, Contingent Recruitment, RPO and Augmented Teams.
Strong relationships with key decision-makers across operators, suppliers and gaming technology businesses.
A clear reputation as a trusted commercial representative for Pentasia in North America.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Base.
Uncapped commission structure.
Benefits package.
Hybrid working model with three days per week in the Orlando office.
Quarterly travel for conferences, events and key client meetings.
Opportunity to build a meaningful commercial footprint within one of the most established specialist recruitment brands in global gaming.
Very clear progression opportunity as the North American & LATAM businesses scale, with a clear path to senior leadership in the Americas.
Reconciliation & Safeguarding Manager | Brussels | Regulated E-Money Institution
Client funds don't protect themselves.
Our client is a fast-growing, regulated e-money institution based right across from Brussels Central Station, and they're looking for someone who can own the invisible infrastructure that keeps their payment ecosystem trustworthy: reconciliation, safeguarding, and the integrity of every euro that moves through their systems.
This isn't a back-office finance role. It's the intersection of Finance × Operations × IT × Compliance — and it matters.
What you'll own:
Reconciliation across issuing, acquiring & payment accounts
Safeguarding controls that protect client funds
Investigating settlement discrepancies before they become problems
Building smarter, tighter operational controls
Leading and developing a Reconciliation Analyst
You'll thrive here if you have:
Reconciliation & settlement experience in a regulated environment (EMI, payments, or banking)
Safeguarding or client funds monitoring experience — wherever it lived on your CV (Payment Ops, Settlement, Financial Ops, Banking Ops — we look at scope, not titles)
Advanced Excel & SQL skills
A working knowledge of card schemes, settlement flows & PSD2
Experience supporting audits or regulatory remediation
What's in it for you:
€5,800–€6,300 gross/month (13.92 months)
€700/month mobility budget OR a company car
32 days annual leave
Hospitalisation & group insurance
Hybrid working, office steps from Brussels Central Station
Long-term contract — start Sept/Oct 2026
If safeguarding and reconciliation are where you do your best work and you want to do it somewhere it actually matters — let's talk.
About the Company
Our client is an established international online technology business operating within the regulated gaming and betting industry. With decades of experience, they have built a reputation for delivering highly reliable, scalable products that serve customers across multiple global markets.
Engineering sits at the heart of the business, with a strong focus on building high-performance systems capable of processing large volumes of real-time data while maintaining exceptional reliability and availability.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join a newly established engineering team responsible for developing the next generation of backend services supporting trading, risk, and core platform capabilities.
This position offers the opportunity to influence technical direction from the beginning, working on both new product development and the evolution of existing enterprise systems. You will collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, and product teams to design solutions that are scalable, resilient, and built for high-volume production environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using C# and .NET.
Build high-performance distributed systems capable of handling large volumes of real-time data.
Develop integrations with internal and external platforms using modern messaging technologies and APIs.
Enhance and modernize existing services while maintaining system stability and compatibility.
Troubleshoot production issues using monitoring, logging, and performance analysis tools.
Contribute to architectural decisions and engineering best practices.
Support automated deployment pipelines and containerized applications.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality software.
Example Projects
Developing high-throughput data processing services that consume and transform real-time information from multiple external sources.
Building scalable integration services for third-party providers with a focus on reliability and performance.
Enhancing core backend services to support new platform functionality while ensuring stability for existing applications.
Improving platform performance, monitoring, and operational resilience across distributed services.
Requirements
5+ years of commercial experience developing applications with .NET and C#.
Strong background designing scalable distributed systems and microservices.
Experience working with event-driven or message-based architectures using technologies such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.
Experience building REST APIs and familiarity with gRPC or WebSocket communication.
Knowledge of Redis, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms, preferably Azure (AWS experience is also valuable).
Experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as Grafana, Splunk, or OpenTelemetry.
Comfortable working with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments.
Experience using AI-powered developer tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative engineering team.
Degree in Computer Science or equivalent commercial experience.
Nice to Have
Experience working in highly regulated or data-intensive industries such as fintech, financial services, payments, or online gaming.
Knowledge of automated integration or simulation testing.
Experience with GitOps and continuous deployment tools such as Argo CD.
Familiarity with actor-based concurrency frameworks such as Akka.NET.
Experience building low-latency, mission-critical backend platforms.
Senior Product Compliance Manager
Locations - Malta, Gibraltar, IOM, Latvia, Romania, Serbia, UAE or Portugal.
Hybrid
Im supporting an iGaming giant looking for an experienced Senior Product Compliance Manager to lead compliance across their iGaming product portfolio.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead and develop the Product Compliance team
Oversee compliance for new and existing products across regulated markets.
Assess regulatory requirements and advise on compliant product implementation.
Identify compliance risks, recommend solutions, and drive remediation.
Manage relationships with Test Labs
Review and improve compliance policies and procedures.
Support the Head of Compliance in shaping compliance strategy and continuous improvement.
What theyre Looking For
Strong compliance experience within a B2B iGaming supplier.
Experience interpreting regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
Knowledge of change management processes and regulatory reporting.
Experience working with regulators and external testing labs.
What they offer
Private health insurance.
Life and travel insurance.
Weekly breakfast and lunch in the office.
Gym membership.
+ an attractive salary.
Location: Remote – b2b contract (European Union or Ukraine)
An international company within the iGaming sector is looking for a Security Lead to strengthen its cybersecurity capabilities.This position combines operational security, governance, compliance, and incident response while working closely with technical and business stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities:
• Maintain and improve the Information Security Management System (ISO 27001).
• Ensure security policies, procedures, and standards remain aligned with GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIS2, and other relevant frameworks.
• Coordinate security audits, risk assessments, certification activities, and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor and manage security events using SIEM and endpoint security platforms.
• Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of Data Loss Prevention controls.
• Maintain accurate documentation of security incidents, risks, audit findings, and remediation activities.
• Lead investigations into cybersecurity incidents such as phishing, unauthorized access, and data exposure.
• Improve incident response processes, documentation, escalation procedures, and post-incident reviews.
• Manage endpoint security, identity and access management, and security monitoring tools.
• Promote security awareness across the business.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to strengthen security controls.
Desired experience:
• 4+ years in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT Audit, or similar.
• Solid understanding of ISO 27001 and GDPR requirements.
• Practical experience with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF and familiarity with NIS2 principles.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, MDM, MFA, SSO, and DLP solutions.
• Experience conducting security investigations and handling digital evidence.
Nice to have:
• CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, AWS Security or similar certifications.
• Experience with Zero Trust, PAM, CASB, SOAR, digital forensics, or security awareness programs.
Account Manager – Taipei City (On-site) - iGaming
We're partnering with an established B2B iGaming supplier looking to add an Account Manager to its growing team in Taipei City. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced international business, working closely with operator partners to build long-term relationships, maximise account performance, and help clients get the very best from a market-leading product portfolio.
As the main point of contact for your accounts, you'll work cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience, support clients through onboarding and growth, and identify opportunities to increase engagement and revenue. If you enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and working in a dynamic, customer-facing role, this could be a great fit.
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Taipei City, offering the chance to work within a collaborative and multicultural environment. Our client is a well-established B2B supplier to the global iGaming industry, providing innovative solutions to operators worldwide, with excellent career progression, regular performance incentives, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals.
This role can offer a competitive salary, and a chance to progress with the company.
Does this sound like you or someone you know? Please reach out to Guy Derham - guy.derham@pentasia.com