spinhireCompliance Manager (iGaming)
Makes sure the product, the advertising and the internal processes stay within the rules of every licence the company operates under.
Compliance Manager (iGaming), Malta & Cyprus, middle: €3 800–5 200 per month gross · SpinHire data as of
What the role involves
A Compliance Manager reads regulatory requirements and turns them into concrete changes: what wording has to appear on a banner, which limits must be available to the player, what cannot be shown in ads on a given market, which reports are due to the regulator and by when. The role also runs licence applications and renewals, handles regulatory inspections and keeps legal, product and marketing pulling in the same direction.
Responsibilities
- Tracking regulatory changes across every market the company operates in
- Reviewing the product, promotions and advertising for compliance
- Managing licence applications, renewals and regulatory reporting
- Handling regulatory inspections and audits
- Writing internal policies and training the teams on them
- Assessing regulatory risk before entering a new market
How performance is measured
- Zero fines and regulatory notices
- Time to obtain and renew licences
- Audit outcomes
- Turnaround time on promo material sign-off
Skills required
Professional skills
- MGA, UKGC, Gibraltar, Curacao and local-market regulation
- Gambling advertising rules by jurisdiction
- Preparing licensing documentation
- Contract law fundamentals
Soft skills
- Explaining restrictions to the business in plain terms
- An eye for exact wording
- Holding the line under commercial pressure
Tools
Languages: English C1 is mandatory.
Pay: salary bands by seniority
Ranges are in euros per month, gross (before tax), excluding bonuses. The data comes from industry job postings and offers reported by candidates; figures are a benchmark, not a guarantee.
Malta & Cyprus
| Level | Salary range, €/month | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | €2 400 – €3 200 | €2 800 |
| Middle | €3 800 – €5 200 | €4 500 |
| Senior | €6 000 – €8 000 | €7 000 |
| Head / Lead | €9 000 – €14 000 | €11 500 |
Poland, Romania, Baltics
| Level | Salary range, €/month | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | €1 800 – €2 400 | €2 100 |
| Middle | €2 800 – €4 000 | €3 400 |
| Senior | €4 500 – €6 200 | €5 350 |
| Head / Lead | €7 000 – €11 000 | €9 000 |
Remote · Tbilisi, Yerevan, Kyiv
| Level | Salary range, €/month | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | €1 400 – €2 000 | €1 700 |
| Middle | €2 400 – €3 400 | €2 900 |
| Senior | €3 800 – €5 500 | €4 650 |
| Head / Lead | €6 000 – €9 500 | €7 750 |
Bonuses: 10–20% annually.
How to break into the profession
From legal practice, banking compliance or an AML function. A law degree is a strong advantage.
Working hours: Monday to Friday, usually on-site or hybrid in the licensing jurisdiction.
Market demand: High and rising: regulation is tightening on every major market while operators keep expanding into new jurisdictions.
Where to grow next
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FAQ
Do I need a law degree?
Not strictly, but it speeds up your progression considerably and is a requirement for Head of Compliance at most companies holding European licences.
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