RFP Lead

• Establish and develop the Risk, Fraud & Payments function
• Strong understanding of MGA regulatory requirements
• Brand new role

About the Role
Our client is a fast-growing online gaming operator that has recently obtained its MGA licence and is entering an exciting phase of expansion. They are looking for an experienced Senior Risk, Fraud & Payments Specialist to establish and develop their Risk, Fraud & Payments function.
  
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys building processes from the ground up. It is not a management position, but rather an opportunity to take ownership of a key business function and make a real impact.
  
Responsibilities

• Establish and develop the Risk, Fraud & Payments function.
• Review customer accounts and investigate suspicious activity.
• Monitor transactions to identify fraud, money laundering risks, bonus abuse and payment irregularities.
• Build and continuously improve risk and fraud prevention processes.
• Work closely with the Compliance, Payments, Customer Support and Operations teams.
• Help ensure compliance with MGA regulatory requirements and support preparations for future market licences
• Analyse fraud trends and recommend improvements to controls and procedures.
• Manage payment-related issues, chargebacks and payment provider escalations.
• Produce reports and insights on fraud, payment performance and operational risks.
• Support the implementation of fraud prevention and risk management tools.

  
Requirements

• 3–6+ years of experience in Risk, Fraud and/or Payments within the online gaming industry.
• Strong understanding of MGA regulatory requirements.
• Experience reviewing customer accounts and investigating fraud cases.
• Good knowledge of payment flows, KYC, AML and responsible gaming principles.
• Experience working with fraud prevention tools and payment providers.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on operational role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Must already be based in Malta or have the right to work in Malta.

  
Nice to Have

• Experience working in regulated European markets
• Exposure to launching or scaling Risk & Fraud functions.
• Experience with payment optimisation and fraud detection platforms

  
What's on Offer

• Opportunity to build and shape an important business function from the ground up.
• Join a growing operator during an exciting expansion phase.
• Work in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where your input will have a direct impact.
• Career growth opportunities as the business continues to expand.