We are searching for a CEO to lead an organization serving entities within the iGaming industry with tasks relating to payments, including strategy, operations, risk and anti-fraud and everything to do with the operation and execution of payments.

Based in the heart of the iGaming landscape on the East-coast of Malta, the role of CEO is offered on the basis of office-first, with hybrid flexibility in line with business requirements.

Remuneration around €175-180K incl bonus + comprehensive benefits package.

Primary Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the company’s long-term vision, commercial objectives, and operational priorities

• Full PnL Ownership

• Primary point of contact for the Board, shareholders and investors

• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing executive team

• Define and execute payment operations strategy in alignment with the company’s commercial objectives, regulatory obligations, and customer experience goals

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a global team of payment operations professionals, cultivating a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and excellence

• Drive operational KPIs, setting clear performance targets and ensuring continuous monitoring, analysis, and optimization of workflows

• Establish comprehensive reporting frameworks to monitor KPIs

• Present insightful, data-driven reports and recommendations to the board

• Lead the company’s strategic planning on new markets, products, and regulatory changes

Education, Skills & Experience

• Proven senior leadership within iGaming Payment Operations (Head of dept/director or C-level)

• Strong commercial track record

• Experience of scaling technology-driven iGaming business and leading through growth phases

• Deep understanding of PnL management, financial modelling, and KPIs relevant to iGaming

• Familiarity with regulated, international, and emerging markets

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex strategies into actionable plans for varied stakeholders

• Demonstrated ability to build and inspire teams across multiple locations

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, hands-on leadership style and a strong focus on execution and results

About this role

• Office-based in Malta

• Hybrid flexibility up to 40% weekly

• Salary up to €180K incl bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Full Job-description available to shortlisted candidates

Please, apply with your CV in English

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