We are seeking a Risk & Fraud Specialist with strong experience in sports betting and online gaming, particularly within mobile 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 has 5+ years of hands-on experience in 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 experience in 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 supporting emerging 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 We Offer

•                  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