Fraud Manager

Carry1st is Africa’s leading publisher of mobile games and digital content. Operating at the intersection of games, publishing, and fintech, we scale awesome content in frontier markets by solving hard problems.  Across our publishing and Pay1st business lines, we are partnered with top global game companies like Riot Games, Activision, and Stillfront.  We are backed by top investors like: a16z, Bitkraft, Google, Konvoy, Riot Games, Sony and Nas.

As a Fraud Manager, you will lead a dynamic fraud team, directing day-to-day operations and shaping strategic initiatives to combat fraud effectively. With over 5 years of e-commerce risk management experience, the ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in team leadership, leveraging technology, and conducting risk assessments. Adept at interpreting data and utilising risk management software, the candidate will be instrumental in developing and implementing fraud prevention strategies at Carry1st.

You will...

• Lead and provide day-to-day and strategic direction for the fraud team
• Define & implement comprehensive fraud prevention and management strategies, leveraging both technological solutions and manual processes as necessary.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify emerging fraud trends and vulnerabilities, taking ownership of loss prevention due to fraud and abuse.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and  integrate fraud prevention measures 
• Analyse fraud metrics and key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of fraud prevention efforts and recommend improvements.

What makes you a great candidate?

• A degree in a relevant field such as finance, business administration, or computer science; advanced certifications in fraud examination or risk management would be advantageous
• +5 years of extensive experience in risk management within the e-commerce industry
• Demonstrated experience in effectively managing and mentoring teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment
• Experience with risk management software, with a deep understanding of their capabilities and how to maximise effectiveness
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with stakeholders and providing clear actionable risk advisory
• Experience working in frontier markets with a preference for countries in Africa

What will it be like to work at Carry1st?

Carry1st is a fast-paced and dynamic place to work. Our team is diverse and global as we operate fully remotely across 25+ countries. At Carry1st, you will have the opportunity to…

• Build awesome, industry-changing products, every day
• Grow with a VC-backed startup at the intersection of gaming and fintech
• Work from anywhere in the world with international teammates
• Own shares in the Company - enabling you to benefit from the value you create 

Some additional perks…

• Co-working excursions: Travel to meet your colleagues in cities around the world
• Awesome equipment: Get everything you need to work effectively 
• Remote working allowance: Put an additional $600 / year to optimise your WFH experience
• Learning and development: Attend courses, conferences and training events
• Social events: Participate in regular company events to relax and connect with teammates
• Birthday leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your special day  

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Join us!

Learn more about Carry1st…

• Andreessen Horowitz shared why they invested in Carry1st
• VentureBeat announced that Carry1st has raised $27 million to develop and publish mobile games in Africa
• Remerge hosted Cordel on a podcast to discuss Carry1st and the African gaming market