Head of iGaming Merchant Risk

Head of iGaming Merchant Risk

📍 Remote or Relocation to Limassol, Cyprus 💰 Salary: €5,000 net–€6,000/month

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and experienced Head of iGaming Merchant Risk to build and lead our Merchant Risk Department from the ground up.

This is a unique opportunity for a risk professional with deep iGaming expertise to create underwriting frameworks, establish risk policies, implement monitoring tools, and build a team responsible for protecting our ecosystem from regulatory, operational, and financial risks.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Develop and manage merchant underwriting and risk assessment frameworks 🔹 Conduct merchant due diligence, website audits, and license verification 🔹 Perform compliance reviews covering AML/KYC and responsible gaming requirements 🔹 Design and execute operational audits and mystery shopping programs 🔹 Monitor merchant performance, fraud indicators, chargebacks, and transaction anomalies 🔹 Ensure compliance with card scheme requirements and gambling regulations 🔹 Build, train, and lead a high-performing Merchant Risk team

Requirements

✔ 5+ years of experience in iGaming Risk, Merchant Underwriting, Fraud Prevention, or Compliance ✔ Strong knowledge of online casino and sportsbook operations ✔ Deep understanding of payment processing, PSPs, aggregators, and affiliate traffic ✔ Experience identifying high-risk merchants, fake licenses, and compliance violations ✔ Strong analytical, investigative, and decision-making skills ✔ Previous leadership experience and ability to build processes from scratch

What We Offer

✅ Competitive salary (€5,000–€6,000/month) ✅ Full relocation package to Cyprus (visa support, flight tickets, accommodation) ✅ Remote work option ✅ Opportunity to build and own a department from day one ✅ High level of autonomy and direct impact on business growth ✅ International and fast-growing iGaming environment

📩 Interested? Send your CV and a brief introduction via DM or email.