Global Bridge InfoTech - Senior Fraud Analyst - Betting/Gambling/Gaming

Global Bridge InfoTech - Senior Fraud Analyst - Betting/Gambling/Gaming

- The individual is responsible for designing and leading compliance testing programs across global online gambling, betting, and gaming platforms. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), financial crime prevention, fraud detection, licensing, responsible gambling practices, and payment card brand requirements.

• To oversee mystery shopping initiatives that simulate real-world customer journeys (account creation, KYC, deposits, wagers, withdrawals) to identify risks, gaps, and compliance failures before they escalate.

- This is a high-visibility position requiring expertise in gambling regulation, payments compliance, and fraud risk management.

• You will lead a team of Senior Consultants and Analysts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute secret shopping programs across sports betting, online casinos, poker, esports, and lottery platforms.

• Build test plans that assess end-to-end flows: registration, identity verification, deposits, game play, withdrawals, and responsible gaming features.

• Review bonus offers, wagering requirements, and terms & conditions for transparency and compliance.

• Monitor geolocation enforcement, underage gambling prevention, and self-exclusion programs.

• Identify potential money laundering, fraud, and financial crime scenarios through testing.

• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Fraud Risk teams to escalate high-risk findings and define remediation plans.

• Oversee integration of penetration testing or ethical hacking results into gambling system assessments where applicable.

• Manage and mentor Senior Consultants and Analysts, ensuring professional growth and skill development.

• Produce evidence-based reports with clear documentation (screenshots, transaction details, logs).

• Prioritize risks based on severity, potential regulatory impact, and card brand requirements.

• Serve as escalation lead for gambling compliance issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Law, Business, Finance, Compliance, or related field). Advanced degree preferred.

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in gambling compliance, AML/financial crime, fraud detection, payments compliance, or the betting and gaming industry.

• Deep knowledge of AML, financial crime prevention, KYC, and responsible gambling best practices.

• Familiarity with ethical hacking / penetration testing approaches to strengthen gambling platform resilience.

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Excellent analytical, risk assessment, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills with ability to produce clear reports for regulators, auditors, and executives.

Desired Attributes:

• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

• Analytical thinker with attention to detail and regulatory rigor.

• Resilient leader who thrives in high-pressure, high-risk compliance environments.

• Visionary mindset for building compliance programs at scale.

Success Metrics:

• Reduction in AML/fraud escalations from gambling platforms tested.

• Identification and remediation of financial crime vulnerabilities.

• High-quality, reproducible reports submitted on time with actionable insights.

- Strong development and retention of Senior Consultants and Analysts.