Junior Risk Analyst

Betfair Australia is a disruptor bringing innovation and competition to the Australian sports betting industry while operating responsibly and adhering to regulations to protect the community.

We are on the lookout for a Junior Risk Analyst to join our Risk Investigations team. This role plays a pivotal part in investigating and preventing fraudulent activities on the Betfair Exchange, identifying key business risks through customer account analysis, and ensuring fairness and integrity within our betting markets.

If you're passionate about data analysis, fraud prevention, and developing your technical skills in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you!

We have a team full of passionate, energetic, great people, with a genuine determination to try and create a working environment that is safe and supportive for everyone, we even won the WORK180 award last year for our commitment to employee support and safety, which we are very proud of.  Being a strong data-driven business; using cutting edge and digital innovative marketing technology, we service a sophisticated customer base, offering a different way for punters to engage with racing and sport.

What you will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in a similar analytical or investigative role.
• Proven data analysis skills with strong attention to detail.
• Solid Microsoft Excel and/or SQL skills, with a willingness to further develop technical expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings in concise reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive, team-player attitude.
• Experience in investigations, fraud prevention, or open-source research (preferred but not essential).
• Availability to work a rotating roster, including weekends.

How Betfair will be on your side:

• Incredibly flexible working arrangements.
• Tailored leave options – competitive parental leave, cultural leave swap, volunteer leave, study leave etc.
• A genuine focus on personal and professional development - including a combination of incredible internal Leadership Development Programs, peer to peer learning and self-chosen learning opportunities.
• Up to $1000 per year dedicated to your development through our much loved BestYou program.
• An ongoing commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Supportive wellbeing initiatives including access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• A dedicated internal events team focused on bringing a mix of educational, social, celebratory, and philanthropic activities.
• A generous bonus scheme – if we win, you win! And we like to win.

Some tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor customer transactions in real-time to identify and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Analyse large data sets to detect suspicious activity, preparing detailed reports for internal and external use.
• Ensure compliance with Betfair’s terms and conditions and undertake chargeback investigation and reconciliation for fraudulent transactions.
• Stay updated on global fraud trends and payment risks.
• Compile reports and data for sports and racing partners per product agreements.
• Assist law enforcement and intelligence agencies with information requests.
• Analyse customer transactional data and identify key business risks.
• Perform external research to assess customer risk profiles.
• Conduct Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD) reviews for high-risk customers.
• Develop a sound understanding of Betfair’s obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006

Interested?

At Betfair, we are committed to building a workplace where everyone can fulfill their full potential. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where all employees feel welcome and included. We encourage people of all walks of life, abilities, and backgrounds to apply.

We are proudly a WORK180 endorsed employer for women. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, please visit Betfair Australia on WORK180.

Studies show that women are likely to only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the job ad. Even if you don’t hit 100%, click apply! You never know where it may lead.

Interested in applying? Please click 'Apply now' and submit an up-to-date Cover Letter and Resume.

We are committed to responding to all candidates within four weeks of application. If you are successful, we will send you a video interview, followed by two rounds of interviews. References are great, but not critical. You will need to have eligible working rights for Australia.