Head of Commercial
Senior Commercial role for financial expert with iGaming connections
We are searching for a Head of Commercial with an entrepreneurial mindset to join a VC-backed start-up developing financial, scalable liquidity solutions which combine Structured Finance, Risk Management and BCT-enabled infrastructure, tailored for iGaming Operators.
The Head of Commercial will speak with a CEO, CFO or institutional investor, understand their financial challenges, structure a commercially viable solution and lead the transaction through to completion, playing an active role in shaping the product rather than selling a finished product.
The successful candidate will combine strong financial acumen with commercial creativity, and a proven ability to execute complex transactions.
Working directly with the CEO, you will have the opportunity to influence the Company's commercial strategy, product development and long-term growth.
Role & Responsibilities
The Head of Commercial will be accountable for commercial development and execution
Own the commercial pipeline, from identifying opportunities through to signed agreements
Identify opportunities to improve product economics, capital efficiency and competitive positioning
Contribute to the development of new financial products and commercial structures
Structure liquidity facilities, collateral arrangements, pricing mechanisms and commercial terms
Evaluate capital requirements, utilisation assumptions, risk-adjusted returns and transaction profitability
Develop financial models and commercial proposals
Utilise your network to establish rapport with decision-makers from iGaming platforms, operators, financial institutions and strategic partners
Personally drive opportunities through to contractual close and a successful handover for implementation: you must be equally comfortable designing the transaction and closing it
Help define go-to-market strategy and target customer segments
Develop scalable commercial frameworks and pricing methodologies
Evaluate transaction economics, profitability, capital efficiency and expected returns
Build commercial forecasts, pipeline projections and revenue targets
Skills & Experience
Entrepreneurial mindset with proven ability to deliver
Integrity standard beyond reproach
Proven ability to build a pipeline of prospects and transform to valuable clients
Demonstrable experience negotiating and executing complex commercial transactions
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and persuasively
Strong financial modelling, analytical and commercial evaluation capabilities
Strong commercial judgement, negotiation skills and a results-oriented mindset
Expertise with financial structuring, credit facilities, collateral arrangements and risk-adjusted pricing
Relevant experience from finance, corporate banking, private credit, specialty lending, treasury, financial services, structured or corporate finance, trade finance, factoring or similar
Existing network of potential clients within the iGaming industry (platforms & operators)
Financial expertise, commercial execution and entrepreneurial ability are of more importance than experience in any particular industry
About this role
€80-120K + KPI-related bonus depending on risk appetite
Based in Ta' Xbiex, Malta
Office first with hybrid flexibility
Kindly apply with your detailed CV in English.
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- Department
- Business Development
- Location
- Ta' Xbiex
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Gross salary
- €80,000 - €120,000/year
- Employment type
- Full-time
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