Join a high-growth start-up Operator backed by a global powerhouse in the iGaming space. They’re on the hunt for a sharp-minded Risk & Fraud Manager in Nairobi, Kenya who can take charge of risk operations and build smart, scalable fraud frameworks from the ground up. If you’re passionate about data, thrive in fast-paced environments, and know your way around online betting risk, this is the role for you.
Your key job responsibilities as the Risk & Fraud Manager in Nairobi, Kenya will include:
- Designing and implementing a world-class fraud detection and risk management framework tailored to online betting operations.
- Monitoring transactions, user activity, and payment flows to identify suspicious behaviours or potential vulnerabilities.
- Investigating and resolving fraud cases efficiently while minimising customer impact.
- Developing and optimising risk rules and strategies based on data insights.
- Collaborating closely with operations, compliance, product, and tech teams to keep fraud prevention tightly integrated across departments.
- Staying ahead of industry trends, fraud typologies, and new tech to ensure proactive protection measures.
- Providing regular reporting and analysis to key stakeholders on risk levels, performance, and incidents.
Requirements
Requirements for this Risk & Fraud Manager job in Nairobi, Kenya:
- 3+ years’ experience in fraud or risk management, preferably in the online betting or iGaming industry.
- Deep understanding of fraud prevention tools, payment flows, and AML considerations.
- Strong analytical thinking, pattern recognition, and decision-making skills.
- A proactive, startup-ready mindset – you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty and build processes from scratch.
- Exceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
This is a chance to shape fraud and risk strategy in a company with the energy of a start-up and the muscle of a global player. You’ll have room to lead, innovate, and truly make your mark on a growing operation set to shake up the market. Apply today and bring your fraud-fighting game to a future-focused team that’s redefining what a safe, seamless betting experience looks like.