Risk, Fraud & Payment Team Leader

😄 About us:
At FUNNZ we create and fully manage premium iGaming brands.
We have offices in Malta🇲🇹 and Marbella🇪🇸, powered by highly experienced teams with a wealth of industry knowledge. We believe in giving our teams accountability and autonomy, trusting in their expertise and best judgment to continuously learn and provide the best gaming experience to our players. ⬇️ About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and hands-on RFP Team Leader to oversee Risk, Fraud, Payments, RG, and AML operations. You will lead and develop a high-performing team while staying involved in fraud cases, risk reviews, and escalations. The role focuses on preventing fraud and abuse, ensuring efficient payment operations, maintaining regulatory compliance, and using data to improve KPIs and overall operational performance.

✅ What You’ll Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team covering RG, AML, payments operations, and fraud
• Stay hands-on with fraud cases, risk reviews, and internal escalations
• Monitor and prevent fraud, bonus abuse, and suspicious player behaviour
• Oversee payment operations (withdrawals, deposit issues, processing efficiency)
• Ensure compliance with AML, RG, and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with the MLRO, Payment Product team, and other operational teams.
• Use data to identify trends and improve internal controls in place.
• Track and improve key KPIs (fraud rates, processing times, operational efficiency of the team)

🕵🏻 Is it YOU we’re looking for:

• Experience in Risk, Fraud, and Payments within iGaming
• Strong knowledge of AML, KYC, and Responsible Gambling
• Previous experience leading or mentoring a team
• Hands-on mindset, comfortable being involved in daily operations when needed.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

🤩 Nice to Have:

• Experience with platforms like PaymentIQ
• Experience with fraud tools or rule-based systems
• Nordic language skills

✨What’s in it for you?

• High-impact role with real ownership
• Small team, fast decisions, and visible results
• Opportunity to shape risk, fraud, and payment processes
• Health insurance
• Hybrid Working
• Monthly,100 EUR Commute Allowance
• Socially responsible environment by dedicating time off to volunteer
• Referral Bonus

🇲🇹 Please note that this position is based in our office in Malta.