The Strategy & Operations Associate will drive projects and systems that lack ownership, ensuring they transition to repeatable processes while supporting the COO in scaling operations effectively.
Risk and Payments Manager
π Description
- Process withdrawal requests across assigned brands and platforms in accordance with approved procedures and SLA.
- Review player deposit and withdrawal history, current balance, active withdrawal requests, and KYC status.
- Independently approve withdrawal requests and escalate cases within assigned authority.
- Conduct standard KYC reviews and assess the completeness and validity of player documents.
- Identify suspicious financial patterns and escalate critical risk factors to the Fraud Prevention Team.
- Coordinate with payment providers regarding transaction statuses and payment-related issues.
π οΈ Requirements
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in iGaming, including work with withdrawals, KYC, Risk, Payments, AML, or Fraud Prevention.
- Proven experience independently reviewing withdrawal requests and making decisions in accordance with internal procedures.
- Strong practical knowledge of KYC, AML, Source of Funds, and Source of Wealth checks.
- Ability to analyze a player's financial profile and previous risk history.
- Practical experience verifying payment method ownership and identifying third-party payments.
- Good understanding of common iGaming risk patterns, including bonus abuse and payment fraud.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
β¨ Benefits
- πΈ Flexible payment options: choose the method that works best for you
- π Financial perks: Bonuses for holidays, B-day, work milestones and more - just to show we care
- π Learn & grow: We cover courses and certifications β and offer real opportunities to grow your career with us
- π₯ Benefit Π‘afeteria: Choose what suits you β sports
- Therapy sessions
- π Stay connected: From team-building events to industry conferences β we bring people together online, offline, and on stage
- π» Modern Equipment: We provide new laptops along with essential peripherals like monitors and headphones for a comfortable workflow
Full job description
We're Gypsy Collective. The digital world is evolving faster than ever. New opportunities, new challenges, new ambitious goals. Thatβs why strong businesses need strong people.
Gypsy Collective is an exclusive talent partner for selected brands. We help our partners attract exceptional talent by building long-term relationships and becoming deeply integrated into their business, culture, and growth ambitions.
Now we're looking for a Risk & Payment Manager to join the Risk Payment function and take ownership of first-line withdrawal processing, KYC checks, and payment-related risk reviews across multiple brands and platforms.
π
Your daily adventures include:
- Process withdrawal requests across assigned brands and platforms in accordance with approved procedures and SLA;
- Review player deposit and withdrawal history, current balance, active withdrawal requests, Casino Hold, bonus activity, KYC status, payment method ownership, internal limits, and previous risk cases;
- Independently approve withdrawal requests, apply internal limits, initiate additional checks, or escalate cases within the assigned authority;
- Conduct standard KYC reviews and assess the completeness, validity, and consistency of player documents;
- Request and review additional documentation, including SOF/SOW materials, when required by internal procedures;
- Verify payment method ownership and identify possible third-party payment usage, including checks of bank statements, Skrill, Neteller, and other payment methods;
- Identify suspicious financial or behavioural patterns, bonus abuse, inconsistencies in player activity, and other potential risk indicators;
- Suspend processing and escalate cases when critical risk factors remain unresolved;
- Escalate Fraud, AML, forged-document, account-takeover, confirmed multi-account, and other serious or disputed cases to the Fraud Prevention Team;
- Coordinate with PSPs and payment providers regarding transaction statuses, payment method checks, and payment-related technical issues;
- Communicate with players via Helpdesk regarding KYC and additional verification requirements when needed;
- Provide Customer Support and VIP teams with confirmed case statuses and approved communication instructions;
- Document every decision, additional check, and escalation in the approved internal system or register;
- Ensure all unresolved cases are properly escalated and handled within agreed SLA;
- Immediately escalate critical, systemic, disputed, or financially material cases to the Head of Operations;
- Work across different platforms and back offices and be ready to cover colleagues across shifts when required.
Requirements
π§ What makes you a great match:
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in iGaming, including hands-on work with withdrawals, KYC, Risk, Payments, AML, or Fraud Prevention;
- Proven experience independently reviewing withdrawal requests and making decisions in accordance with internal procedures, authority levels, and SLA;
- Strong practical knowledge of KYC, AML, Source of Funds, and Source of Wealth checks;
- Ability to analyse a playerβs financial profile, including deposits, withdrawals, balances, bonus activity, payment behaviour, and previous risk history;
- Practical experience verifying payment method ownership and identifying third-party payments across bank cards, bank transfers and e-wallets transactions;
- Good understanding of common iGaming risk patterns, including bonus abuse, multi-accounting, account takeover, payment fraud, and suspicious financial activity;
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make evidence-based decisions under time pressure;
- Ability to maintain accurate case records, provide clear decision rationales, and escalate high-risk cases through the correct internal channels;
- Readiness to manage a high volume of cases during 12-hour day and night shifts, with English at B2 level or higher.
Benefits
Our Benefits:
πΈ Flexible payment options: choose the method that works best for you;
π Financial perks: Bonuses for holidays, B-day, work milestones and more - just to show we care;
π Learn & grow: We cover courses and certifications β and offer real opportunities to grow your career with us;
π₯ Benefit Π‘afeteria: Choose what suits you β sports, language courses, therapy sessions, and more;
π Stay connected: From team-building events to industry conferences β we bring people together online, offline, and on stage;
π» Modern Equipment: We provide new laptops along with essential peripherals like monitors and headphones for a comfortable workflow;
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