General Manager

You will lead the end-to-end build, launch, and scale of an iGaming.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
  • Own product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market execution
  • Own full P&L with clear revenue and margin accountability
  • Assess new markets, verticals, and partnership opportunities
  • Act as senior representative with regulators, banks, and key partners

Product & Technology
  • Lead MVP delivery and Smart Cashier roadmap
  • Set architecture direction balancing speed, scale, and compliance
  • Prioritise features based on merchant demand and market position
  • Maintain 99.9% uptime SLA and sub-2-second transaction latency

Compliance & Risk Management
  • Secure and maintain payment licences across target jurisdictions UK, Malta, Gibraltar, Anjouan
  • Maintain PCI DSS Level 1 certification and pass annual audits
  • Design and operate AML and KYC frameworks to regulatory standards
  • Keep fraud losses below 0.5% while protecting approval rates

Operations & Partnerships
  • Negotiate and manage acquiring banks, processors, and PSPs
  • Build merchant onboarding with a 24-hour integration target
  • Set up customer support and dispute handling workflows
  • Build treasury and FX controls for multi-currency processing
Team Building
  • Hire and lead teams across engineering, compliance, operations, and sales
  • Set clear standards for execution, compliance, and customer outcomes
  • Build a leadership bench that supports scale

Requirements

  • 8+ years in payments, fintech, or financial services
  • 3+ years in senior leadership roles
  • Strong knowledge of card schemes and alternative payment methods
  • Experience operating in regulated environments. iGaming preferred
  • Proven delivery of payment products at scale
  • Strong command of PCI DSS, AML, KYC, and cross-border regulation
  • P&L ownership with measurable growth results
  • Technical fluency to work directly with engineering leadership
  • Strong proficiency in integrating AI tools into daily workflows to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation


Preferred Experience
  • GM, VP Product, or Head of Payments in a gateway or processor
  • Direct experience securing EU payment licences
  • Active relationships with acquiring banks and PSPs
  • Exposure to high-risk merchant categories
  • MBA or relevant advanced degree


Success Metrics - Year One
  • Launch MVP with 5+ payment methods
  • Sign 10+ active merchant clients
  • Process $50M+ GMV with 99.5%+ uptime
  • Secure UK, Malta, and Anjouan licences
  • Build a 15–20 person team across product, tech, compliance, and ops
  • Keep fraud below 0.5% and chargebacks below 1%

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package aligned with experience and market standards.
  • Medical Insurance starting from day 1.
  • Access to training resources and development opportunities that support your professional growth.
  • Well-stocked office with snacks, drinks, and refreshments available daily.
  • A multinational organisation that promotes a strong, collaborative culture
  • Regular team-building events and company activities that strengthen collaboration across teams.
  • Employee Recognition Program celebrating our "Employee of the Month" with special perks.

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