Antifraud, Payments and Risk Analyst

Lucky7:

This position will be working within our Lucky 7 entity. Founded in 2018 by a highly experienced team with a proven track-record. Lucky 7 is part of a fast-growing group within online casinos. The company continues to grow with its main product but also through several upcoming new products and markets. Based in Malta, Barcelona, London and with operations extending over several countries.

The role:

This role is crucial in protecting the business from fraudulent activity, ensuring the integrity of payment processes, and managing operational risk. The ideal candidate will possess strong investigative skills, a solid understanding of online payments and fraud detection systems, and a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities and trends.

What you'll be doing:

Fraud Detection & Prevention

• Monitor customer activity to detect and investigate suspicious behaviour, potential fraud, or account misuse.
• Analyze transactional data and behavioural patterns to identify emerging fraud trends.
• Use fraud detection tools, reports and systems to mitigate risk.
• Support the development and fine-tuning of rules and alerts to reduce false positives and maximize fraud prevention.

Payment Operations

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of deposits, withdrawals, chargebacks, and refunds across multiple payment providers.
• Monitor and reconcile payment flows, reporting discrepancies or failures to the appropriate teams.
• Liaise with Payment Service Providers (PSPs) to resolve technical and financial issues.

Risk Management

• Conduct customer risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Maintain AML (Anti-Money Laundering) awareness and collaborate with the AML team to escalate and investigate suspicious transactions.
• Assist with the implementation of risk policies and best practices, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

Reporting & Documentation

• Generate and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly fraud and risk reports.
• Document findings, case actions, and outcomes in line with internal policies.
• Provide regular updates and risk insights to management and other stakeholders.

We're looking for someone who:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Criminology, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a fraud, payments, or risk analysis role, preferably within the online gambling, fintech, or e-commerce sectors.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with industry fraud prevention tools and techniques.
• Good understanding of online payment systems, KYC/AML processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with gambling compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of chargeback processes and card scheme regulations (e.g., Visa/Mastercard).
• Certification in fraud prevention, AML, or financial risk management (e.g., CFE, CAMS) is a plus.