Payments & Fraud Analyst

Let’s start with the role

As a Payments and Fraud Analyst you will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing transactions related to payments and detecting fraudulent activities.  Your primary objective will be to ensure the integrity and security of financial transactions while optimizing payment processes for efficiency, customer satisfaction and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

This role is crucial in maintaining the trustworthiness of our operations and delivering exceptional service to our customers. 

As a Payments & Fraud Analyst, you will:

• Monitor and analyze payment transactions to identify potential fraudulent activity;
• Report on and analyze payment and fraud-related issues;
• Utilize fraud detection tools and techniques to identify suspicious patterns or behaviors and promptly investigate and escalate potential fraud incidents;
• Conduct risk assessments on payment transactions and implement strategies to mitigate the risks associated with fraudulent activity
• Manage payment processing operations, including processing payments, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards;
• Investigate payment-related discrepancies, chargebacks, and disputes, working collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently
• Communicate findings and recommendations to team leaders;
• Work closely with the Customer Service teams to address payment-related issues and resolve customer inquiries in a timely manner;
• Stay up to date on regulatory requirements and industry best practices related to payments and fraud prevention, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines;
• Monitor systems and automation performance;
• Liaise with external payment service providers and financial institutions to optimize payment processes and mitigate risks;
• Collaborate with the Technology teams to continuously improve existing processes.

What you'll bring: 

• Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions;
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities;
• Familiarity with Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer principles;
• Excellent organizational and communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite;
• Flexibility to work based on business needs — including morning and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays;
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English;
• Proven experience in payment processing or fraud detection, preferably within the online gaming/betting industry;
• Good knowledge of sportsbook & casino products.