Executive & Leadership Talent.

COUNTRY MANAGER Venezuela | Online Casino and Sportsbook | Valencia, on site The opportunity: Our client is an established gaming group in Venezuela with a strong land-based heritage and an online casino and sportsbook business that is entering its next phase of growth. Following the recent appointment of a new Managing Director, the business is building out its team on the ground. The Country Manager will be the hands on operational leader in Venezuela, based in Valencia and reporting to the Managing Director. This is a high-visibility role with real ownership: running the day-to-day business, growing revenue and players, and building the local team, processes and partnerships that will take the online operation to scale. The role: Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Country Manager will lead the local online operation end to end. The role combines commercial, operational delivery and people management, and will suit a very hands-on leader who enjoys being close to the product, the customer and the market. Key responsibilities: Commercial performance Own the in-country P&L for the online casino and sportsbook, delivering against revenue, GGR, NGR and player growth targets. Build and execute the local go-to-market plan, covering acquisition, retention, CRM, promotions and VIP. Analyse market, competitor and player data to identify growth opportunities and act on them quickly. Operations Lead day-to-day operations including payments, customer service, risk and fraud, trading liaison and product localisation. Develop local payment and cashier solutions that fit the Venezuelan market and its banking and currency environment. Establish clear operating processes, KPIs and reporting so the Managing Director and shareholders have full visibility of performance. Regulation and stakeholders Ensure the business operates in full compliance with local regulation and licence conditions, working closely with legal and compliance advisers. Build relationships with the regulator, payment providers, suppliers, affiliates and media partners. Represent the brand locally and act as the senior point of contact in country. People and leadership Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing local team across marketing, operations, customer service and payments. Create a performance-driven culture with clear accountability and strong communication. Work closely with the Managing Director on strategy, budgeting and long-term planning, deputising where required. Candidate profile: Essential Substantial experience in online gaming, with a strong track record across online casino and sportsbook. Proven P&L ownership and a record of growing revenue and player base in a B2C online gaming operator. Hands-on knowledge of acquisition, CRM, payments, risk and customer operations. Experience building and leading teams in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. Fluent Spanish, written and spoken. Willing and able to relocate to Valencia, Venezuela and work fully on site. Desirable Experience in Latin American markets, ideally in emerging or newly regulated jurisdictions. Background in market launch or country management for an online operator. Professional working English for communication with shareholders and international partners. Personal qualities A resilient, practical igaming leader who is comfortable with ambiguity and able to get things done on the ground. Commercially sharp and data-led, with sound judgement. Strong communicator who builds trust quickly with colleagues, partners and regulators. High integrity and a firm commitment to compliance and responsible gaming.

I am looking for a Development Team Lead, able to join one of my client based in Malta.   The role is fully on-site in Malta. Relocation is provided if needed.   Key Responsibilities - Lead, mentor, and develop the software engineering team, including performance management, goal setting, and regular feedback. - Own the development lifecycle from planning and design through implementation, deployment, and post-release support. - Work closely with the Product Owner and CTO to translate business and technical requirements into clear delivery plans. - Monitor delivery progress, identify and resolve blockers and risks, and provide weekly status/risk reports to the CTO. - Ensure adherence to coding standards, development processes, Agile practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Maintain effective communication across Development, Product, Architecture, DevOps, and other departments.   Requirements - 5+ years of hands-on software development experience, ideally with complex platforms such as DSPs, tracking systems, attribution platforms, or performance marketing technologies. - 5+ years of experience managing development teams and engineers, including senior developers; formal leadership/team-management training is required. - Proven experience leading teams in multi-system, high-availability environments. - Strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including development, QA, release coordination, and post-release support. - Experience working within organizations with distinct Product, Architecture, DevOps, and Development functions. - Strong experience with Agile methodologies and structured delivery frameworks. - Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and risk-management skills. - iGaming or other regulated-industry experience is a strong advantage.