Senior Compliance Manager - iGaming

About the role

Relax Gaming is looking for an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to join its Compliance & Regulated Markets team, based in Malta, Tallinn or the Isle of Man. Working closely with the Head of Regulatory Compliance, you will take independent ownership of key compliance workstreams across multiple jurisdictions, turning complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical actions. The role covers market access, licensing, regulatory change, unauthorised game distribution, audits and compliance assurance.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret regulatory developments across jurisdictions and assess the regulatory implications of new market entries, game launches and operator onboarding.
• Manage licensing obligations, including applications, renewals, registrations, approvals and jurisdictional reporting, and translate regulatory changes into operational requirements.
• Monitor and investigate illegal traffic and unauthorised distribution of games, recommend action, and work with Technical, Product and Commercial teams to implement restrictions and corrective measures.
• Lead regulatory risk assessments, compliance audits and investigations, identify control gaps, coordinate audits and inspections, and oversee remediation.
• Prepare compliance reports and advise Legal, Product, Commercial and senior management on regulatory requirements and risks.
• Liaise with gaming authorities, external advisers and third parties, and communicate regulatory changes and deadlines to teams.

Required profile

• At least five years of regulatory compliance experience in the iGaming industry across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience in a B2B supplier, game studio, aggregator or platform environment, and in independently owning compliance workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of international gambling regulations, supplier licensing and market-access restrictions.
• Experience with unlicensed operators, restricted territories and unauthorised game distribution, and with regulators.
• Bonus points: a key personal licence from the Malta Gaming Authority, UK Gambling Commission or another jurisdiction; experience with game distribution, aggregation or market access; experience supporting regulatory audits, inspections or enforcement investigations.

Required skills

• Analytical, investigative and risk-assessment skills.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and turn them into practical controls.
• Clear verbal and written communication, able to produce structured regulatory assessments in English.