Risk & Fraud Manager - iGaming

On behalf of an iGaming company focused on delivering exceptional experiences to players in emerging market, we’re looking to hire a Risk & Fraud Manager who can protect their operations and customers while enabling growth.

As a Risk & Fraud Manager, you will lead efforts to identify, investigate, and prevent fraudulent behavior across their platforms. You’ll work cross-functionally with various departments to build scalable fraud and risk frameworks.

Your Impact

Risk & Fraud Strategy

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fraud prevention and risk management strategy tailored to emerging markets.
• Monitor transactions, player behaviors, and system anomalies to identify suspicious activity.
• Own the rules engine setup for fraud detection across payment methods, sign-ups, and gameplay behavior.

Operational Risk Oversight

• Identify and assess operational risks across the player lifecycle (registration, payments, bonuses, withdrawals, etc.).
• Collaborate with product and data teams to introduce proactive monitoring and mitigation tactics.
• Own fraud KPIs and regularly report on emerging trends and threat vectors.

Investigations & Reporting

• Conduct deep-dive investigations into fraudulent activity, abuse, or internal misconduct.
• Work closely with legal, compliance, and regulators when required.
• Prepare detailed documentation and dashboards for internal stakeholders and auditors.

Collaboration & Systems

• Act as a bridge between tech, customer support, payments, and compliance to resolve fraud-related issues quickly.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of fraud detection tools and platforms.
• Recommend improvements to onboarding, KYC, and withdrawal flows to reduce risk without hurting player experience.

Requirements:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in fraud prevention, risk management, or AML within the iGaming, fintech, or payments sectors.
• Strong understanding of fraud patterns in emerging markets, including bonus abuse, identity fraud, and transaction laundering.
• Experience working with fraud detection systems and analytical tools.
• Ability to interpret data and detect complex fraud behavior using a risk-based approach.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements in key emerging regions (e.g., LatAm, Africa, Southeast Asia, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating cross-functionally.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

You Bring: 

• Experience working with CRM, BI, and anti-fraud tools like SEON, GBG, or Actimize.
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency or alternative payment methods in high-risk regions.
• Knowledge of responsible gaming principles and player protection frameworks.

What We Offer:

• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with global impact.
• Autonomy to build and scale risk & fraud functions from the ground up.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses.
• Remote-friendly culture and international team.