Risk & Fraud Specialist

On behalf of our client who is an iGaming company we are seeking aRisk & Fraud Specialistwith strong experience insports betting and online gaming particularly withinmobile money ecosystems. This role will focus on identifying preventing and mitigating fraud risks across betting payments and player activity with an emphasis on high-growth and emerging markets.

The ideal candidate has5 years of hands-on experiencein risk and fraud operations within regulated or semi-regulated gaming environments and is comfortable working with data transaction monitoring tools and cross-functional teams.

Your Impact

• Monitor analyze and investigate suspicious player and transaction activity across sports betting and online gaming platforms
• Detect and mitigate fraud related to: Mobile money payments and withdrawals
• Bonus abuse multi-accounting and arbitrage betting
• Payment fraud chargebacks and account takeover
• Develop and optimize fraud rules risk scoring models and alerting thresholds
• Conduct in-depth investigations and produce clear case documentation and recommendations
• Collaborate with Payments Product Compliance and Customer Support teams to reduce risk exposure
• Support fraud prevention strategies tailored to emerging markets including local payment methods and player behavior patterns
• Track fraud KPIs and provide regular reporting on trends losses and prevention effectiveness
• Stay up to date with evolving fraud tactics in sports betting online gaming and mobile money ecosystems
• Assist with regulatory audit and compliance requirements related to AML and fraud controls

You Bring

5 years of experiencein fraud and risk management within: Sports betting

Online gaming / iGaming

Digital payments or fintech (mobile money experience is essential)

Strong understanding of: Sports betting mechanics and player behavior

Online gaming fraud typologies

Mobile money fraud risks and controls

Experience working with fraud monitoring tools & data analysis platforms

Ability to analyze large volumes of transactional and behavioral data

Solid knowledge of AML KYC and responsible gaming principles

Strong investigative analytical and decision-making skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience working in or supportingemerging markets(Africa LATAM Asia or similar regions)

Familiarity with local payment providers and alternative payment methods

Experience in high-growth or fast-paced gaming environments

Knowledge of relevant gaming regulations and licensing frameworks

What is Offered

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity to work in a fast-growing sports betting and online gaming environment

Exposure to international and emerging markets

Collaborative and data-driven culture

Career growth and professional development opportunities