Payments, Fraud & Risk Lead
Location: Remote (Poland, Cyprus, or Malta)
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role
We’re hiring on behalf of our client—an established iGaming company launching an exciting new Sweepstake Casino brand focused on the U.S. market. They are looking for a Payments, Fraud & Risk Lead to take full ownership of risk mitigation, fraud detection, and payment operations.
This is a senior, hands-on role where you’ll be setting up all core processes from scratch—defining the strategy, implementing tools, and managing workflows. You’ll be the first person in this department, with a clear path to build and lead a team as the company scales.
If you’re looking for autonomy, impact, and the opportunity to shape a critical function from the ground up, this is your chance.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management & Compliance
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Define and implement a comprehensive risk management strategy for the brand.
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Monitor and mitigate financial, regulatory, and reputational risks.
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Identify high-risk transactions and customer profiles and apply effective controls.
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Ensure alignment with AML, KYC, and responsible gaming requirements.
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Work closely with legal and compliance to meet regulatory expectations.
Fraud Prevention & Detection
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Develop and own the fraud prevention framework.
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Monitor transactional and behavioral data to detect fraud patterns.
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Investigate chargebacks, bonus abuse, and suspicious activities.
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Maintain and update internal records of blocked or flagged accounts.
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Collaborate with customer support and finance teams on fraud-related matters.
Payments Operations
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Oversee day-to-day payment processes to ensure efficiency and security.
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Act as the main contact for PSPs and manage provider relationships.
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Analyze payment trends and identify opportunities for optimization.
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Support onboarding of new payment solutions tailored to the U.S. market.
Data & Reporting
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Track and analyze key fraud and payments KPIs.
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Provide regular insights and recommendations to leadership.
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Document procedures and build internal reporting systems for scalability and compliance.
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Skills
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Multiple years in Payments, Fraud, and/or Risk roles within the iGaming industry.
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Strong practical knowledge of fraud detection tools, risk mitigation, and payment flows.
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Understanding of U.S.-focused sweepstake or online casino operations is a plus.
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Familiarity with compliance standards including KYC and AML.
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Experience working in fast-paced or start-up environments is a strong advantage.
Mindset & Soft Skills
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Confident taking ownership as the first hire in the department.
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Proactive, resourceful, and excited to build from scratch.
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Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail.
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Excellent communicator with a collaborative approach across teams.
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Ambitious and ready to grow into a leadership role as the team expands.
What’s in It for You
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Fully remote position with flexibility to work from Poland, Cyprus, or Malta.
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Key role in shaping the brand’s fraud, risk, and payment strategies.
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High-impact work with a path to leadership as the team grows.
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Competitive compensation and benefits.
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Join a fast-growing company in one of the most exciting verticals in iGaming.
Sound like you?
If you’re ready to own a critical function and make a real impact in a growing iGaming brand, we’d love to hear from you. 🚀