Due Diligence Team Leader

About the role

Videoslots is seeking a Due Diligence Team Leader to oversee the company's compliance and risk assessment operations. This role is based at the Tal-Pietà office and involves managing a team responsible for evaluating business partners, verifying regulatory adherence, and supporting the platform's integrity. The team leader sets priorities, monitors ongoing investigations, and ensures that all due diligence processes meet internal standards and external regulatory expectations. The position requires close coordination with multiple departments to maintain a consistent and thorough approach to partner vetting and ongoing monitoring.

Key facts

What you'll do

Lead and manage a team of due diligence analysts conducting partner and transaction reviews on a regular basis

Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the due diligence workflow across the organization and its departments

Review applications from new business partners to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and internal company policies

Coordinate with the compliance and legal departments to address flagged risks, documentation gaps, and outstanding information requests

Monitor existing partner relationships through periodic reviews, ongoing risk scoring activities, and ad hoc investigations when needed

Prepare detailed reports for senior management summarizing findings, emerging trends, and recommended actions from due diligence work

Ensure that all due diligence checks align with Malta and international gaming regulatory frameworks and licensing conditions

Train team members on regulatory updates, risk indicators, proper investigation techniques, and quality assurance standards for reviews

Escalate complex or high-risk cases to senior compliance officers for further review, analysis, and final decision making

Collaborate with the product and operations teams to integrate due diligence requirements into partner onboarding and ongoing monitoring

Establish key performance indicators for the team and track progress against service level agreements for partner reviews

Liaise with external regulatory bodies and auditors when they request documentation or clarification on due diligence findings

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a related due diligence function within a regulated industry

Proven track record leading a team of analysts or compliance professionals in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

Strong understanding of gaming industry regulations, particularly Malta Gaming Authority and UK Gambling Commission standards and guidelines

Bachelor's degree in finance, law, business administration, or a related field from an accredited institution

Demonstrated ability to interpret regulatory documents and apply their requirements to real-world business scenarios and partner evaluations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing detailed reports and presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences

Experience with risk assessment frameworks and the ability to prioritize cases based on severity, complexity, and regulatory impact

High level of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive partner and transaction information in a confidential manner

Nice to have

Advanced degree or professional certification in compliance, such as CAMS or an equivalent recognized qualification in the field

Prior experience working within the online gaming or iGaming sector specifically, with knowledge of its unique regulatory landscape

Familiarity with automated due diligence tools and case management platforms commonly used in compliance and risk teams

Knowledge of AML and CTF regulations as they apply to the gaming and payment processing industries and jurisdictions

Skills & tools

Regulatory analysis and interpretation of gaming authority rules, guidelines, and enforcement notices from relevant jurisdictions

Risk scoring methodology and the application of risk matrices to partner assessments and ongoing monitoring activities

Team leadership and performance management for compliance-focused staff including mentoring, coaching, and performance reviews

Document review and verification techniques for business partner due diligence including corporate records and beneficial ownership

Case management and tracking of investigations from initial intake through resolution and final reporting to stakeholders

Data analysis and the ability to identify patterns of concern in partner profiles, transaction histories, and behavioral indicators

Practical notes

This is a full-time position located at the Videoslots office in Tal-Pietà, Pieta, Malta and is not a remote arrangement

The role reports to the head of compliance or a similarly senior governance leader within the organization's structure

Candidates should expect to work standard business hours with occasional additional hours during peak review periods or regulatory deadlines

The hiring process may include multiple interview rounds, a case study exercise, and reference checks focused on compliance experience

Employees in this role may be required to travel occasionally for meetings with regulatory authorities or internal stakeholders