Head of Risk & Compliance

Who are we?

WA.Technology, an award-winning B2B iGaming provider, delivers cutting-edge solutions, products, and services that empower operators with unique brands, advanced tools, and seamless integration of 8,000+ games from 80+ top-tier providers. Its bespoke and fully scalable creations—WA.Sports, WA.Casino, WA.Fantasy, and WA.Affiliates—are supported by state-of-the-art managed services. A leading name in Brazil with an established presence in Latam and Africa, and proven success across global markets, WA.Technology ensures rapid market entry and long-term success for its clients.

Where and how we work?

We are growing our team across Malta, Lisbon (PT), Sofia (BG), London (UK), and Bucharest (RO) and are looking for talented professionals to join us! We embrace a hybrid work model, with an expectation for You to attend the office at least twice a week to connect, innovate, and grow together while also having the flexibility to work remotely.

Long story short, you will

As a Head of Risk & Compliance you will be leading the compliance function and operational compliance teams in aligning practices and processes across markets and verticals to enable consistency. You will develop and champion a framework of internal company policies and procedures, including their maintenance, upkeep and adherence, ensuring their distribution and notification to externals.

You will be reporting to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer. The role offers flexibility in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

All the responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Deliver advice on a range of compliance issues to internal stakeholders;

• Implement, manage and oversee adequate training for regulatory compliance throughout the business;

• Develop, together with other key internal stakeholders, the Group’s risk management framework, including the customer risk assessment, on-boarding and ongoing monitoring process, jurisdictional risk assessment and business risk assessment programmes;

• Develop and maintain the Group’s policies and procedures framework, as well as oversee their implementation and review;

• Manage games, PAMs and all other certifications projects globally;

• Manage ISMS projects, including the management of internal audits, liaising with external auditors and creating and maintaining required documentation;

• Manage relationships with external advisors and other service providers appointed to assist the compliance department as well as regulators;

• Provide updated and industry-specific regulatory and technical compliance advice in the Group’s target markets;

• Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of regulatory guidelines and internal policies and establish processes for monitoring compliance with standards and regulations;

• Oversee the Group’s compliance in all aspects which affect its activities, including without limitation remote gambling legislation, anti-money laundering, data protection, anti-bribery and corruption, information security, and other regulatory areas;

• Optimise the use of tools, processes and procedures that facilitate the automation of tasks, including without limitation in the customer/supplier on-boarding and ongoing monitoring process;

• Work seamlessly with the Head of Legal and the Legal Department to protect and support the Group’s business ventures comprehensively and effectively;

• Work alongside the commercial, technical and operational teams to develop, enhance and implement effective compliance and risk management strategies.

• Provide leadership to the Risk & Compliance function, fostering a high-performing team environment, and offering guidance, mentorship, and professional development to team members

Your areas of knowledge and expertise :

• Previous experience (5+ years) as a senior compliance officer, manager or head of compliance

• Expertise in multiple jurisdictions handling compliance requirements in regulated and unregulated markets

• A solid grasp of the iGaming regulatory landscape and a genuine interest in keeping abreast of regulatory developments

• Experience in liaising with regulatory bodies, consultants, auditors and all other externals supporting the department

• A demonstrated ability to set up, roll out and steer risk management frameworks and internal audit functions

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Project management skills and ability to manage several projects at once

• Personal attributes: ability to work under pressure, ability to work on own initiative, leadership skills

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible work environment.

• Opportunity to work with well-connected industry leaders.

• A leadership approach that fosters innovation, creativity, and trust.

• Opportunity to experience the buzz of highly driven and motivated work colleagues.

• Experience a start-up feel in a fast-paced growth-driven environment.

"We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values and promotes diversity. Our aim is to create a vibrant, accessible, and welcoming environment for individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, including those from underrepresented groups. Our hiring decisions are made based on the merits of skills, experience, and potential, ensuring fairness and equality for all applicants."