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Compliance Certification Coordinator – Game Testing & Lab Liaison

IGaming Hunt
Full-time
On-site
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Gaming

We are looking for a Compliance Certification Coordinator – Game Testing & Lab Liaison to manage the full certification lifecycle of in-house and third-party games across multiple regulated markets.

Role is based on-site in Bangkok, Dubai or Malta (with regular travel to test labs and regulators).

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain a jurisdiction-specific certification matrix mapping all game features to current GLI, BMM, and iTech Labs requirements, update it within 24 hours of any regulatory change.
  • Assemble and validate submission packs, including source code hashes, RNG logs, pay-table math, artwork approvals, and vulnerability scan results.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for external labs: schedule test windows, negotiate turnaround times, resolve defects, and respond to queries within SLA.
  • Conduct internal audits on staging builds using GLI-11, GLI-19, and GLI-33 standards; block any release that fails checklist compliance.
  • Manage post-certification change control by assessing impact and triggering re-certification when necessary.
  • Prepare regulatory documentation such as evidence bundles and attestation letters; ensure timely responses (within 48 hours) to regulator queries.
  • Collaborate daily with Product, QA, Math, Security, and Legal teams to maintain compliance across development workflows.
  • Drive certification process improvements by automating test-pack creation, tracking, and reporting, aiming for a 20% annual reduction in cycle time.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in gaming compliance (iGaming or land-based), with a minimum of 3 years specifically in lab certification.
  • Track record of securing game approvals in jurisdictions such as MGA, UKGC, NJ DGE, AGCO, PAGCOR.
  • Strong knowledge of GLI/BMM/iTech Labs standards, RNG and RTP testing, PCI DSS basics, and ISO/IEC 17025 methodologies.
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage 10+ concurrent certification processes without deadline slips.
  • High level of accuracy in document control and technical writing.
  • Confident communicator and negotiator, capable of enforcing compliance standards with both labs and internal teams.
  • Fluent in English; additional language proficiency relevant to regulated markets is a plus.

Would be nice to have:

  • Experience certifying sportsbook platforms (GLI-33) and live-dealer studios.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes-based deployments and secure build pipelines.
  • Certifications such as CAMS, CISA, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.

What’s in it for you:

  • Comprehensive benefits package tailored to the region of employment
  • Relocation package (if required)
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Option to discuss medical insurance coverage
  • Additional perks negotiable with the selected candidate