Do you have a keen eye for risk assessment and a passion for ensuring operational security?
A leading company in the gaming and betting industry is seeking a Risk Officer to join its team in Nicosia. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about risk analysis, fraud detection, and operational security.
As the deputy to the Head of Risk Operations, the Risk Officer will play a crucial role in monitoring, analyzing, and mitigating risks, ensuring the company’s exposure is minimized while maintaining seamless operations.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and approve bets based on customer profiles and risk levels
- Profile Class A and Class B clients, tagging high-risk customers and adjusting limits accordingly
- Analyze betting activity and adapt customer limits to mitigate potential risks
- Handle customer limit requests, classifications, and ticket approvals
- Identify fraudulent activity and take appropriate action, including transaction approvals, account blocking, and further checks
- Investigate suspicious alerts and apply proper risk mitigation strategies
- Assess sportsbook weaknesses based on customer activity and provide recommendations for improvement
- Ensure accurate and timely bet approvals according to customer profiles
- Analyze customer profitability and prepare reports on risky behavior
- Monitor VIP customer activity and adjust strategies accordingly
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Customer Support, to enhance risk management processes
- Oversee event and player limits, ensuring accurate adjustments and compliance with providers
- Manage betting conflicts between agents and the company
- Lead and coordinate ad hoc risk-related projects
Requirements:
- BA degree in a relevant field
- Minimum 2 years of experience in risk management, preferably in the betting or gaming industry
- Fluency in Greek and English (written & spoken)
- Strong analytical skills with experience in Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
- Able to work on shifts from 08:00 a.m. 1:00 a.m. including weekends (on average 2 weekends per month)
What’s on Offer?
- Salary depends on experience: 24000 – 27600 EUR Gross/ Year
- 13th salary
- Medical Insurance
- Provident Fund
- Hybrid work model
This is a fantastic opportunity for a risk management professional looking to take the next step in their career within a highly regulated and evolving industry.
Are you ready to develop your career in Risk Management? Send your CV to marie.pavlou@emeraldzebra.cy