Head of Audit and Risk

About the role

Midnite is building a group‑wide internal audit and Enterprise Risk Management function from the ground up. Reporting to the VP of Legal and working closely with Compliance, you will lead a global remit that includes the upcoming Canadian market while maintaining Board‑level independence.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute a risk‑based internal audit plan covering operational, technical, financial and regulatory areas.
• Produce objective audit reports, root‑cause analyses and remediation tracking for the Board and senior leadership.
• Conduct targeted audits on high‑risk gambling domains such as RNG fairness, player funds, bonus abuse, payments and affiliates.
• Maintain and evolve ERM frameworks, risk registers and operational risk‑appetite standards.
• Ensure compliance with Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner requirements and other regulators (UKGC, MGA).
• Independently audit AML/CTF, KYC and Responsible Gambling frameworks alongside the MLRO.
• Assess vendor risk, platform reliability, data‑privacy practices and IT‑security protocols, partnering cross‑functionally to strengthen controls.

Required profile

• 5+ years senior audit leadership experience within online gambling or iGaming.
• Deep knowledge of Gibraltar gambling regulation and international compliance regimes (UKGC, MGA).
• Recognised audit/accounting/risk qualification (CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CISA, IRM).
• Proven track record reporting to Audit Committees/Boards and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently with high integrity and sound judgement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and report‑writing skills.
• Based in Gibraltar or willing to relocate.

Required skills

• Audit methodologies and standards.
• Risk assessment and ERM frameworks.
• Regulatory compliance knowledge (Gibraltar, UKGC, MGA).
• AML/CTF and KYC processes.
• Data‑privacy and IT‑security evaluation.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape a new function in a fast‑growing iGaming company.
• Competitive benefits package with additional annual leave based on tenure.
• Quarterly team socials and a supportive local office environment.
• Investment in employee experience as the Gibraltar office expands.