Senior Lead GRC Specialist (iGaming)

TL;DR

Senior Lead GRC Specialist (iGaming): Designing and owning the governance, risk, and compliance posture to support business growth in the iGaming sector with an accent on framework implementation and risk management. Focus on maturing ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and NIS2 compliance while partnering with engineering teams to enable secure development.

Location: Remote, Hybrid, or Onsite in St. Julian's, Malta

Company

hirify.global is a scale-up providing a complete gaming platform and technology-driven operations for the iGaming industry.

What you will do

• Establish and drive a comprehensive GRC roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Manage and mature ISO 27001:2022 certification, PCI DSS compliance, and NIS2 requirements.
• Implement risk management frameworks, own the risk register, and translate technical risks into business impacts.
• Design and enforce practical information security policies in collaboration with engineering and business teams.
• Develop and evolve a context-aware security awareness program for technical and operational staff.
• Lead all internal and external security-focused audits and act as the SME for regulatory inquiries.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of dedicated experience in Cyber GRC, Information Security, or Technology Risk.
• Mandatory hands-on experience implementing and managing ISO 27001:2022.
• Deep knowledge of PCI DSS and familiarity with NIS2 requirements.
• Proven experience in highly regulated sectors such as iGaming, fintech, SaaS, or payments.
• Track record of building or maturing GRC functions from the ground up autonomously.
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills to articulate security concepts to executives and engineers.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working environment supporting remote, office-based, or mixed models.
• Work equipment of your choice and a dedicated learning budget.
• Private health insurance and fitness benefits.
• Parking, transport, or co-working allowance.
• Collaborative, transparent culture within a small, tight-knit community of experts.