CEO

Pentasia; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 400 000 - 600 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Equity participation open for discussion

Flexible compensation structures available

Resumo da oferta

Pentasia is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead its regulated online betting and gaming operations in São Paulo, Brazil. This role involves building a high-performing local organization, developing strategies for growth, and ensuring compliance with the evolving regulatory landscape.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a senior leadership role, particularly within regulated industries, and will be fluent in Portuguese and English. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, stakeholder management, and operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualificações

• Proven experience as a CEO, Managing Director, or in a senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of the Brazilian regulatory environment.
• Successful track record in regulated industries.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and scale the Brazilian operation, driving sustainable growth.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators and stakeholders.
• Develop and execute the company's strategy in Brazil.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Formação académica

Proven experience as a CEO or equivalent

Fluency in Portuguese and English

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Working model: Hybrid

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead and scale a regulated online betting and gaming operation in Brazil. This is a unique opportunity to join the business at a critical stage of growth and play a key role in building a market‑leading operation within one of the world’s most dynamic and strategically important regulated gaming markets.

The successful candidate will serve as the senior executive leader for Brazil, working closely with the Board, international stakeholders, regulators, and local teams to drive sustainable growth, ensure regulatory excellence, and establish a strong operational foundation for long‑term success. Reporting to the Board, the CEO will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s strategy in Brazil while navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory environment and building a high‑performing local organisation.

The Role

The Chief Executive Officer will have full responsibility for the Brazilian operation, leading the company’s commercial, operational, regulatory, and strategic initiatives. The role will oversee all aspects of the Brazilian business, including Commercial, Operations, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Payments, Customer Operations, and Strategic Partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Growth

Define and execute the company’s strategic vision for Brazil, driving sustainable revenue growth, profitability, and market‑share expansion. Lead the next phase of business scaling by building the infrastructure, teams, and processes required to support accelerated growth. Identify and capitalise on new commercial opportunities within the regulated market, while delivering performance against agreed objectives and growth targets.

Regulatory & Government Relations

Lead the company’s engagement with Brazilian regulators and industry stakeholders. Navigate Brazil’s evolving regulatory landscape and ensure the business remains fully compliant with all licensing obligations and operational requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with key influencers, industry bodies, regulatory authorities, and strategic partners. Act as the primary representative of the company within the Brazilian market, ensuring the organisation maintains the highest standards of compliance, governance, and responsible gaming.

Operational Leadership

Build and strengthen the local organisational infrastructure required to support growth. Establish high‑performing operational frameworks across all business functions and ensure operational excellence across customer operations, payments, compliance, risk, and support functions. Develop scalable processes capable of supporting future expansion and lead business‑readiness initiatives relating to licensing, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Team Development

Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing leadership team. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and performance, while recruiting, mentoring, and retaining top talent across the organisation. Ensure alignment between local teams and global business objectives, creating an environment that supports innovation, growth, and continuous improvement.

International Stakeholder Management

Work closely with the Board and senior international stakeholders. Navigate cross‑cultural business environments and international reporting structures, managing communication and collaboration across multiple time zones and stakeholder groups. Provide regular updates to the Board regarding business performance, regulatory developments, and strategic initiatives. Act as the key bridge between the Brazilian operation and the wider global organisation.

Governance & Risk Management

Ensure strong governance standards across all areas of the business. Oversee risk management, compliance, responsible gaming, and operational controls. Support the development of sustainable and compliant business practices, ensuring the business remains prepared for regulatory reviews, audits, and inspections. Protect the company’s reputation and long‑term position within the Brazilian market.

Required Experience

The successful candidate will have proven experience as a CEO, Managing Director, Country Manager, General Manager, or in an equivalent senior leadership role. They will have demonstrated success scaling and growing businesses in Brazil, including building teams, operational infrastructure, and commercial capabilities through periods of significant expansion. They will have a strong track record of delivering growth within highly regulated industries, along with experience managing complex relationships with regulators, government bodies, industry associations, and key market stakeholders. A deep understanding of the Brazilian regulatory environment and the challenges associated with operating in regulated markets is essential. The candidate will have experience building organisations and operational frameworks from the ground up, working with Boards, investors, and international leadership teams. They will bring strong commercial, operational, and strategic leadership capabilities, alongside excellent communication, stakeholder‑management, and decision‑making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within online gaming, sports betting, iGaming, payments, fintech, or another highly regulated digital industry is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting licensing processes, market launches, or regulatory approvals, as well as an existing network across the Brazilian gaming, payments, regulatory, media, or technology sectors. Experience operating within multinational organisations and global reporting structures is desirable, as is a proven ability to lead businesses through regulatory change and market transformation. Fluency in Portuguese and English is required.

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to lead and shape a high‑growth regulated gaming operation in Brazil, with direct exposure to Board‑level leadership and international stakeholders. The successful candidate will have the ability to build teams, infrastructure, and strategy from the ground up, with significant influence over the future direction and success of the business. The company offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and fast‑growing environment, with flexible compensation structures available through CLT or PJ engagement. Equity participation is open for discussion. This is an opportunity to play a defining role in one of the world’s most exciting regulated gaming markets.