Head of Operations (LATAM)

Boston Link; Vigo; A distancia; EUR 51.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A fast-growing iGaming operator is looking for a Head of Operations based in Spain, responsible for leading a team across Customer Support, Risk, Payments, and Fraud. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of leadership experience in operations, fluent Spanish, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a competitive salary up to USD 80,000 and focuses on driving operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Formación

• 3-5 years of leadership experience in iGaming or digital platform.
• Strong people manager with multi-country team leadership experience.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead regional teams encompassing Customer Support, Risk, Payments, and Fraud.
• Drive operational excellence for 24/7 services.
• Collaborate with departments to optimize efficiency and processes.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience in Operations

Fluent Spanish

Analytical mindset

People management

Knowledge of KYC, AML

Educación

Degree in Communications or Engineering

Herramientas

Jira

Confluence

Excel

Power BI

Zendesk

Descripción del empleo

Boston Link Recruitment is partnering with a fast-growing iGaming operator that’s scaling across Latin America and beyond. The company is now looking for an experienced Head of Operations to elevate performance, streamline processes, and lead a 50-person operations function spanning Customer Support, Risk, Payments, and Fraud.

This is a senior role reporting to the Director of Operations , ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, online environment—where automation, AI-driven solutions, and operational excellence make the difference.

You’ll be the link between leadership and front-line teams, driving continuous improvement while ensuring every customer interaction meets the highest standards.

This is a LATAM-focused role and your level of Spanish must be at fluent or native level.

Applicants from Spain are able to be employed directly with the company. Applicants from other countries would be working on a B2B basis.

📍 Remote (Europe / LATAM)

💼 Full-time

💰 Up to USD 80,000 (negotiable)

What makes this role exciting :

• Lead and develop a large regional team (50+) covering Customer Support, Risk, Payments, and Fraud.
• Drive 24 / 7 operational excellence , ensuring speed, quality, and compliance across all touchpoints.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Operations and department heads to optimize processes and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Use data, KPIs, and analytics (CSAT, SLA, FCR, fraud detection rates, etc.) to make smarter business decisions.
• Champion process automation and AI adoption to boost scalability and efficiency.
• Oversee team planning, structure, and resourcing to support evolving business demands.
• Deliver insightful weekly and monthly performance reports for senior management.
• Build seamless, customer‑centric workflows across CRM, Compliance, and Product teams.
• Negotiate with external vendors to optimize operational costs and service quality.

Who this role is perfect for :

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in Operations within iGaming, eCommerce, or digital platform businesses .
• Strong people manager with experience leading multi-country teams .
• Fluent in English and Spanish (Portuguese a plus).
• Academic background in Communications, Industrial or Systems Engineering, or related fields .
• Proficient with Jira, Confluence, Excel, Power BI, and ticketing tools (Zendesk a plus).
• Strong understanding of KYC, AML, and Responsible Gaming practices.
• Analytical mindset with a passion for data, automation, and process innovation .
• Confident communicator capable of influencing at all levels and leading operational transformation.

Why this role stands out :

• Lead a critical function in one of the fastest-growing iGaming businesses in the LATAM region.
• Work with experienced leaders across Spain, Costa Rica, and Latin America.
• Shape the future of how the business delivers quality, speed, and efficiency at scale.