Head of Sportsbook

OnHires; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A fast-growing international group is seeking a visionary Head of Sportsbook to build and lead the launch of a new sportsbook in France. This founding-level executive role involves defining the vision and strategy, managing P&L, overseeing compliance with local regulations, and driving the operational framework. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sportsbook leadership, a deep understanding of ANJ regulations, and fluency in French and English. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape a key product within a mission-driven company.

Prestations

High-impact ownership

Mission-driven environment

Strong investor backing

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years in sportsbook leadership across various domains.
• Deep understanding of the French market and ANJ regulations.
• Experience managing P&L effectively.

Responsabilités

• Define sportsbook vision and launch strategies for France and globally.
• Oversee compliance with French market regulations.
• Manage trading strategies and operational processes.

Connaissances

Leadership in sportsbook

Deep expertise in ANJ regulations

Data-driven mindset

Fluent in French

Experience in multi-jurisdiction operations

Description du poste

Location: Paris, France
Reports to: CEO
Stage: Pre-launch / Early Scale-Up
Industry: iGaming • Sports & Entertainment • Social Media • Marketplace • Fintech

We’re partnering with a fast-growing international group that is building a next-generation digital entertainment ecosystem — an all-in-one platform where users can play, compete, shop, transact, and engage in real time. The company is preparing to launch a brand-new sportsbook, starting with France, and is looking for a visionary Head of Sportsbook to lead the build, launch, and global scale-out of the product.

This is a founding-level executive role with full ownership of sportsbook strategy, performance, and expansion — perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of product, trading, operations, and regulation.

What You’ll Own

🚀 Strategic Leadership

• Define the sportsbook vision, launch strategy, and roadmap for France + future global markets

• Build a scalable operating model and lead high-performing teams across trading, risk, product, and operations

• Own the sportsbook P&L — forecasting, budget, margins & performance metrics

📜 Regulation & Compliance

• Ensure full alignment with ANJ rules for the French market

• Oversee compliance across all future markets and licensing requirements

• Maintain relationships with regulators and ensure top-tier integrity, reporting, and player protection

⚽ Trading, Risk & Operations

• Oversee trading strategy, pricing, exposure, and in-play operations

• Implement data-driven risk models and customer profiling

• Ensure best-in-class operational processes, coverage, and event handling

🛠 Product & Technology Collaboration

• Partner with product & engineering to deliver features, integrations, and trading tools

• Ensure system stability, scalability, and compliance

• Leverage analytics to boost personalization, retention, and CLV

🎯 Marketing, Brand & Growth

• Collaborate on compliant acquisition, retention, and brand positioning

• Influence campaigns, partnerships, sponsorships, and ambassador programs

• Analyze customer behavior, market trends & competitors to identify growth levers

Who You Are

• 8–15+ years in sportsbook leadership (trading, operations, product, commercial)

• Deep expertise in the French market & ANJ regulations

• Track record managing P&L at scale

• Strong commercial and data-driven mindset

• Fluent in French & English (preferred)

• Experience managing multi-jurisdiction operations is a plus

What’s in It for You

• Executive role shaping the sportsbook DNA from the ground up

• High-impact ownership across product, operations, and strategy

• Mission-driven environment backed by strong investors

• The opportunity to scale a new product across multiple markets globally