Data Protection Officer (iGaming)

Location: Sliema, Malta

Company

hirify.global operates a portfolio of online casino brands and the in-house game studio Swintt across regulated international markets.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain data protection policies, procedures, guidelines, internal controls, records of processing activities, and the wider governance framework.
• Monitor GDPR and other privacy requirements, regulatory developments, compliance risks, remedial actions, and reporting to senior management.
• Conduct or oversee DPIAs, legitimate interest assessments, privacy risk reviews, privacy-by-design work, data processing agreements, vendor arrangements, data-sharing agreements, and international data transfers.
• Advise on customer account management, identity verification, payment processes, customer support, responsible gambling, marketing, profiling, automated decision-making, and sensitive personal data.
• Coordinate personal data breach responses, support data subject requests, investigations, regulatory enquiries, and communications with supervisory authorities.
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives and collaborate with Legal, Compliance, IT, Information Security, Marketing, Customer Support, HR, operational teams, and external advisers.

Requirements

• Degree in Law, Data Protection, Compliance, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in data protection, privacy compliance, or a related legal or regulatory role.
• Strong knowledge of the GDPR and practical experience applying data protection requirements in a business environment.
• Understanding of data protection challenges in online gaming, digital platforms, e-commerce, financial services, or other regulated industries.
• Experience with DPIAs, data mapping, data subject requests, breach management, privacy policies, and third-party data processing arrangements.
• Ability to interpret legal requirements and translate them into clear, practical business recommendations.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal English, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly to non-specialists.

Nice to have

• Previous experience as a formally appointed DPO or in a dedicated privacy role.
• Experience within iGaming or another highly regulated, international business.
• Professional certification such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or an equivalent data protection qualification.
• Familiarity with international data transfers, digital marketing, customer profiling, and privacy considerations relating to emerging technologies.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and business entities.

Culture & Benefits

• Private health insurance.
• Annual wellbeing benefit allowance.
• Weekly breakfast and social events.
• Relocation package when relevant.
• Diversity and inclusion across the group.