Financial Risk Manager
Posted 33 days agoTbilisi, Georgia, Asia PacificAttractive SalaryJob Reference: 36853
A Risk Manager in the iGaming industry is responsible for identifying, evaluating, mitigating, and managing financial, operational, and compliance risks.
This role ensures that the company operates within a controlled environment, minimises fraud, complies with regulations, and maintains operational integrity. The position often requires a deep understanding of online gaming operations, customer behaviour, regulatory frameworks, and financial systems.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will assist in the completion of daily tasks such as (but not limited to):
- Risk Identification & Assessment: Analyse potential risks related to fraud, payment systems, regulatory non-compliance, and operational processes.
- Evaluate risks associated with new markets, products, or business models.
- Fraud Prevention & Management:
- Develop and implement fraud detection and prevention strategies.
- Monitor player activity for irregularities, account takeovers, money laundering, or bonus abuse.
- Use advanced tools and analytics to track and predict fraud patterns.
- Compliance & Regulatory Risk: Ensure compliance with local and international gaming regulations (e.g., AML/KYC, GDPR).
- Stay updated on regulatory changes in the iGaming landscape.
- Coordinate with legal teams to address compliance risks.
- Financial Risk Management: Oversee payment systems and processes to minimise chargebacks, late payments, or disputes.
- Work with finance teams to identify risks in financial transactions, deposits, and withdrawals.
- Operational Risk Management: Establish robust processes to reduce downtime, system vulnerabilities, or security breaches.
- Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to mitigate technology-related risks.
- Data Analytics & Reporting: Develop reports and dashboards for real-time risk monitoring.
- Present insights and recommendations to leadership for proactive risk mitigation.
- Use KPIs to measure risk levels and the effectiveness of mitigation strategies.
- Team Collaboration & Training: Work closely with customer support, compliance, marketing, and product teams to embed a risk-aware culture.
- Train employees on risk management processes, fraud detection, and compliance.
- Vendor & Third-Party Risk: Assess risks associated with third-party providers, payment gateways, and software vendors.
- Ensure third-party compliance with security and regulatory standards.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields. A master’s degree or certifications like CAMS, CFE, or CRISC are advantageous.
- Indian market knowledge is a big advantage
- Working experience under Curacao license beneficial
- 3–5 years of experience in risk management, preferably within the iGaming, financial services, or technology sectors.
- Knowledge of iGaming operations, including casino, sportsbook, and poker platforms.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in fraud detection systems, AML tools, and payment processing technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in using data analytics platforms.
- Soft Skills: Attention to detail, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Why Join Us?:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge, fast-paced industry with global exposure.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a forward-thinking leadership team.
- Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
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