Head of Risk & Fraud

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  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
BettingJobs is partnering with a leading online casino operator in their search for a Head of Risk & Fraud to join their team in Dubai.The successful candidate will shape strategy, lead the team, and oversee all money flows - across debit/credit cards, alternative payment methods, and cryptocurrency transactions - ensuring that the business stays secure, PSP compliant, and resilient in both established and grey markets.Responsibilities:
  • Own the Strategy: Develop and deliver the global risk, fraud prevention, and crypto risk framework.
  • Lead & Inspire: Manage multi-functional team across fraud detection, player risk and payment oversight.
  • Safeguard Payments: Oversee all monies in and out of the business - deposits, withdrawals, refunds, chargebacks, and crypto settlements.
  • Stay Ahead: Build detection models and monitoring systems to combat evolving fraud tactics across card payments, APMs, and crypto.
  • Drive Excellence: Develop, implement, and report on operational SLAs, ensuring best-in-class performance across risk and fraud functions.
  • Collaborate Globally: Work closely with Payments, Product, BI, and Tech, while partnering with PSP's and crypto exchanges and key suppliers
Requirements:
  • 5+ years in senior fraud, risk, or AML leadership, within iGaming.
  • Strong track record in grey markets and multi-jurisdictional risk.
  • Deep knowledge of card payments, APMs, and crypto risk.
  • Hands-on experience with fraud detection tools, SQL, and blockchain forensics.
  • Proven success in building and scaling fraud and risk teams.
  • Strategic leader with sharp decision-making skills in high-pressure situations.

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