Chief Operating Officer

Honoré Gaming

. Contribute to defining the company’s strategy and ensure its operational implementation .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeParis • FranceLead💰 €130,000 - €150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive operational leadership experience with a focus on optimizing performance, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in strategic planning, crisis management, and fostering strong client relationships in the iGaming and sports betting sectors.

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Operational LeadershipIGaming ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceContract ManagementBilingual in French and English

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Hard Skills

KPI MonitoringCrisis ManagementWorkforce ManagementCommercial Contract LawB2B Law

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsPrioritization AbilitiesDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft EnvironmentGoogle EnvironmentCollaboration ToolsAzure DevOps

Industry Keywords

IGamingSports BettingLotteryCustomer Success ManagementInternational Subsidiary Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to defining the company’s strategy and ensure its operational implementation
Optimize operational performance and improve internal processes
Define, monitor, and control company-wide and departmental KPIs
Ensure the profitability of business activities
Support the Chief of Staff in monitoring priorities and coordinating daily operations
Lead the marketing team, approve the marketing plan, and ensure brand consistency across the group
Lead the Support, Customer Care, Trading, Customer Success Management (CSM), Product, IT, and QA teams
Serve as the link between executive management and the departments
Coordinate cross-functional projects and facilitate trade-off decisions
Define and enforce the information security policy and ensure the platform meets certification requirements
Lead crisis management, business continuity, and crisis communications
Lead internal training programs and oversee company policies
Manage headcount, schedules, workloads, and recruitment needs
Develop proposals for team compensation, bonuses, and recognition
Drive internal promotions and career management
Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and management of supplier and customer contracts
Ensure the group’s regulatory compliance across its various jurisdictions
Manage relationships with Lonase and PMU France
Oversee the operational, HR, and administrative management of the Senegalese subsidiary
Ensure information is escalated appropriately and maintain alignment with headquarters

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 10–15 years of experience, including several years in an operational leadership role (COO, Deputy General Manager, or Operations Director)
Proven experience in iGaming, sports betting, or lottery is highly desirable
Experience managing institutional clients or public operators, such as national lotteries, is an advantage
Experience managing an international subsidiary, ideally in Africa
Strong knowledge of legal and contractual matters, particularly commercial contract and B2B law
Strong understanding of HR matters, including workforce management, compensation policies, training, and internal mobility
Ability to lead a marketing team and assess its performance
Excellent interpersonal skills for managing strategic client accounts
Fluent in French and English; Spanish is a plus due to operations in Central America
Strong leadership skills and the ability to unite multidisciplinary teams
Rigor, strong organizational skills, and excellent prioritization abilities
Discretion and reliability when handling sensitive matters, including legal and compensation topics
Autonomy and the ability to operate in an international, multicultural environment
Proficiency in Microsoft and Google environments, collaboration tools, and Azure DevOps

Benefits

Comp & perks

60% reimbursement of meal vouchers via the Benefiz card (€12/day)
100% coverage of the family health insurance plan
75% reimbursement of the Navigo Pass
Sustainable mobility allowance
Profit-sharing bonus
Holiday bonus
Christmas gift vouchers for employees and their children
Access to Benefiz, an employee benefits platform
Childcare benefit with access to reserved daycare spaces
Hybrid working