Risk and Payments Internship- Spring 2027

Rush Street Interactive; New Jersey; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation

Work-life balance

Autonomy

Creativity

Growth

Top professionals

People-oriented environment

Job summary

Rush Street Interactive in the United States (NJ) is seeking a Risk and Payments Intern to support dashboards, fraud analysis and KYC processes. You will rotate between Risk, Payments and Fraud teams and receive structured training from experienced analysts.

This role welcomes undergraduates in data analytics or related fields with SQL experience, Excel skills, and strong communication. The internship is 15–28 hours/week for 12 weeks starting in January, in a regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student in Data Analytics, Statistics, Business, Finance, CS, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Working knowledge of SQL gained through coursework, projects, or experience.
• Experience with data analysis, including statistical analysis of datasets.
• Interest in fraud mitigation and fraud investigations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized, capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work 15–28 hours per week for 12 weeks starting in January.
• Familiarity with JavaScript or Looker is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain gaming certifications or licenses as required.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, or optimize dashboards and reports in SQL to support data-driven decisions across the department.
• Analyze withdrawal and transaction data to identify trends and spikes to guide workload prioritization.
• Contribute to fraud trend analysis and assist in mitigation strategy implementation.
• Assist senior fraud analysts in monitoring ongoing fraud groups as needed.
• Learn and own designated daily monitoring reports.
• Review flagged accounts against criteria and escalate outliers.
• Support chargeback process improvements, including updating templates and gathering stakeholder feedback.
• Compare SOPs and escalation guidance across Risk and Payments, Fraud, and Customer Support to identify gaps.
• Gather analyst feedback on reports/tools and translate into actionable improvements.
• Participate in training and support other Risk and Payments team members as directed.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate student in Data Analytics / Statistics / Business / Finance / CS / Criminal Justice

Tools

Looker

JavaScript

Job description

Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) is a market leader in online casino and sports betting, currently operating real-money gaming with our brands: BetRivers.com, PlaySugarHouse.com, and RushBet.co. We’re building bridges between online, social and land-based gaming businesses to create amazing, integrated experiences that keep players in the game.

Rush Street Interactive (RSI) is a fast-growing online casino and sportsbook operator in a highly regulated and evolving industry. Our Risk and Payments department protects the business and our players across payments, fraud prevention, and KYC processes. As a Risk and Payments Intern, you will rotate through the Risk and Payments and Fraud teams, taking on analytical and process-focused work that complements the effort of our team today. You will receive structured training and work alongside experienced analysts.

This role spans a wide breadth of experience at Rush Street Interactive, welcoming candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and locations. The pay range reflects potential variations in experience, skills, and location. The pay range does not reflect total compensation, which includes base pay, benefits, and/or bonuses. For candidates outside the US (Canada, Europe, Latin America), we take a locally informed approach to compensation and will share specific ranges based on your country of residence.

What You'll Do

• Build, maintain, or optimize dashboards and reports in SQL to support data-driven decision-making across the department.
• Analyze withdrawal and transaction data to identify trends and volume spikes that help the team prioritize workload.
• Contribute to the analysis of fraud trends and assist in implementing mitigation strategies.
• Assist the senior fraud analysts with monitoring trends of ongoing fraud groups as needed.
• Learn and take ownership of designated daily monitoring reports.
• Review flagged accounts against defined criteria and escalator anything that falls outside those criteria.
• Support chargeback process improvements, including updating the dispute report template and compiling stakeholder feedback.
• Compare SOPs and escalation guidance across the Risk and Payments, Fraud, and Customer Support teams to identify gaps and redundancies.
• Gather feedback from analysts on existing reports and tools and compile it into actionable recommendations.
• Participate in training sessions and provide support to other members of the Risk and Payments department as directed.
• Follow SOPs, internal controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student in Data Analytics, Statistics, Business, Finance, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of SQL gained through coursework, academic projects, or prior experience.
• Experience with data analysis, including projects involving statistical analysis of datasets.
• Interest in fraud mitigation and fraud investigations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to work 15-28 hours per week for 12 weeks beginning in January.
• Familiarity with JavaScript or data reporting tools such as Looker is a plus.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain gaming certifications or licenses as required.

Location Eligibility (for nationwide roles):

Open to candidates in eligible locations in the Continental US or Canada.

Location Eligibility (for other roles):

Location requirements may vary and will be specified in the job posting.

Pay Range

$16—$16 USD

What Makes Us Great

• Comprehensive compensation
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Autonomy – we embrace personal freedom and responsibility
• Creativity – we are open to new ideas of how we can be better
• Growth – we want you to develop personally as well as professionally
• Top-notch professionals who are passionate about what they do
• People-oriented environment and supportive atmosphere

As a rapidly growing company in an emerging industry, you’ll have a huge impact on our product and our company. We like proactive team members and strive to have a company of self-disciplined professionals who enjoy collaboration, having fun, and of course, achieving together what others believe to be improbable. We are dedicated to treating everyone with respect and to support your professional and personal growth.

Rush Street Interactive is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity and expression, marital status, family status, lifestyle, age, culture, religion, military and veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

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