Head of Fraud
Fraud Director
Posted Oct 12 (21 days ago) · Last updated Nov 3
Key facts
Lead fraud, KYC, AML and responsible gambling; requires 6+ years in fraud leadership.
Where and how
- Field
- Finance & accounting
- Languages required
- English
- Experience
- 6 years experience
Original job ad
As published by Pentasia
Head of Fraud
Location: Remote
Reporting to: CEO
The Role
An iGaming business is looking for an experienced Head of Fraud to lead its fraud, KYC, AML and Responsible Gambling functions.
This is a hands-on, commercially focused leadership role, particularly suited to someone with strong crypto and iGaming experience who understands the behaviour of crypto-native players.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall fraud prevention, detection and investigation strategy.
- Monitor and manage risks.
- Oversee crypto transactions, withdrawals and wallets.
- Lead risk-based KYC and support the ongoing AML framework alongside the MLRO.
- Oversee Responsible Gambling controls and intervention processes.
- Work closely with Product, Marketing, VIP and Customer Support.
- Build, manage and develop the Fraud team.
About You
- 6+ years' experience in fraud leadership, ideally within iGaming, crypto or fintech.
- Strong, genuine understanding of crypto.
- Proven experience leading fraud detection, prevention and investigations.
- Good knowledge of KYC, AML and Responsible Gambling.
- Commercially minded.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote environment and partnering directly with senior leadership.
This is the employer's own ad. Pay, requirements and the other details on this page are our reading of it, not facts the employer confirmed.
About the role
Summarised by JobCrawls from the job ad above.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of fraud leadership experience
- Strong understanding of cryptocurrency
- Proven experience leading fraud detection, prevention and investigations
- Good knowledge of KYC, AML and Responsible Gambling
- Commercial mindset
- Comfort working remotely in a fast-paced environment and partnering with senior leadership
Responsibilities
- Lead the fraud prevention, detection and investigation strategy
- Monitor and manage risks
- Oversee crypto transactions, withdrawals and wallets
- Lead risk-based KYC and support the AML framework with the MLRO
- Oversee Responsible Gambling controls and interventions
- Partner with Product, Marketing, VIP and Customer Support
- Build, manage and develop the Fraud team
Skills & technologies
Fraud PreventionFraud DetectionFraud InvestigationsCryptocurrencyKYCAMLResponsible GamblingRisk Management
Recruitment process
- Apply through the application form and attach a CV.
About Pentasia
Pentasia · 16 open roles
Top locations (all time): Remote - Global · 97 · Remote - Europe · 68 · Helsinki, Finland · 2 · +5 other locations
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Remote - Global | 97 |
| Remote - Europe | 68 |
| Helsinki, Finland | 2 |
| London, United Kingdom | 1 |
| Remote - LATAM | 1 |
| Remote - Malta | 1 |
| Remote - North America | 1 |
| St. Julian’s, Malta | 1 |
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|---|---|
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| Business Development Manager | 4 |
| Account Manager | 3 |
| Affiliate Manager | 3 |
| Customer Service Agent | 3 |
| Legal Counsel | 3 |
| Product Manager | 3 |
| Sales Director | 3 |
| Sales Manager | 3 |
| Social Media Manager | 3 |
| VIP Manager | 3 |
| 2D Artist | 2 |
| Compliance Manager | 2 |
| Content Manager | 2 |
| Paid Media Manager | 2 |
| Partnership Manager | 2 |
| Project Manager | 2 |
| Technical Compliance Officer | 2 |
| Technical Compliance Specialist | 2 |
| AML Manager | 1 |
| Acquisition Marketing Executive | 1 |
| Affiliate Account Manager | 1 |
| Affiliate Acquisition Manager | 1 |
| Backend Engineer | 1 |
| Business Development Executive | 1 |
| CRM Coordinator | 1 |
| CRM Manager | 1 |
| Campaign Activation Specialist | 1 |
| Casino Operations Manager | 1 |
| Casino Streamer / Influencer Manager | 1 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 1 |
| Corporate Due Diligence | 1 |
| Corporate Onboarding Executive | 1 |
| Corporate Services | 1 |
| Country Director | 1 |
| Country Manager | 1 |
| Customer Service | 1 |
| Customer Service Representative | 1 |
| Customer Support Team Leader | 1 |
| Data & Martech | 1 |
| Digital Marketing Director | 1 |
| Director | 1 |
| Director of Sales | 1 |
| Finance Analyst | 1 |
| Financial Accountant | 1 |
| Fraud Operations Manager | 1 |
| Fraud and Payments Manager | 1 |
| Fraud and Risk Manager | 1 |
| Game Design Specialist | 1 |
| Game Designer | 1 |
| Game Developer | 1 |
| Game Presenters | 1 |
| Game Producer | 1 |
| Game Render Programmer | 1 |
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| Growth Manager | 1 |
| Head of AI | 1 |
| Head of DevOps & Security | 1 |
| Head of Digital Marketing | 1 |
| Head of SEO | 1 |
| Head of Sportsbook | 1 |
| Head of Streamers and Influencers | 1 |
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| Illustrator and Graphic Designer | 1 |
| Influencer Manager | 1 |
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| Integration Manager | 1 |
| Junior Software Engineer | 1 |
| Legal and Regulatory Affairs Officer | 1 |
| Marketing Associate | 1 |
| Paralegal | 1 |
| Partnership Team Manager | 1 |
| Product & Commercial Analytics | 1 |
| Product Analyst | 1 |
| Product Designer | 1 |
| Product Engineering Manager | 1 |
| Product Owner | 1 |
| Program Manager | 1 |
| Public Relations Specialist | 1 |
| Python Engineer | 1 |
| Regulatory Compliance | 1 |
| Regulatory Compliance Manager | 1 |
| Remote iGaming Account Manager | 1 |
| Retention Manager | 1 |
| Risk & Fraud Analyst | 1 |
| Risk Management Specialist | 1 |
| Risk and Fraud Analyst | 1 |
| SEO Manager | 1 |
| SRE/DevOps Engineer | 1 |
| Sales & Commercial | 1 |
| Security Lead | 1 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 1 |
| Social Media Director | 1 |
| Software Engineer | 1 |
| Solutions Engineer | 1 |
| Sportsbook Growth Specialist | 1 |
| Systems Architect | 1 |
| Technical Delivery Manager | 1 |
| VIP Account Manager, iGaming | 1 |
| VP of Fraud and Payments | 1 |
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|---|---|
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| Senior | 34 |
| Director | 22 |
| Executive | 6 |
| Junior | 2 |
| Expert | 1 |