Risk and Payments Manager

Gypsy Collective; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible payments

Bonuses & milestones

Courses & certifications

Benefits cafeteria

Team events

Modern equipment

Job summary

Gypsy Collective is seeking a Risk & Payment Manager to own first-line withdrawal processing, KYC checks, and payment risk reviews across multiple brands. You will operate within the Risk Payment function and coordinate with PSPs and Helpdesk to ensure timely decisions.

The role requires strong knowledge of KYC, AML, and payment methods, with the ability to analyse a player’s financial profile and escalate high-risk cases. 12-hour day/night shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in iGaming with withdrawals, KYC, Risk, Payments, AML, or Fraud Prevention.
• Experience reviewing withdrawal requests and applying internal procedures and SLA.
• Solid knowledge of KYC, AML, Source of Funds and Source of Wealth checks.
• Ability to analyse a player’s financial profile including deposits and activity.
• Experience verifying payment method ownership and third-party payments.

Responsibilities

• Process withdrawal requests across brands and platforms per procedures and SLA.
• Review player activity, KYC status, and payment method ownership for risk signals.
• Independently approve, apply limits, or escalate risky withdrawals.
• Conduct standard KYC reviews, verify documents, and request additional materials.
• Coordinate with PSPs on transaction statuses and technical issues.
• Escalate high-risk cases to Fraud Prevention Team and Head of Operations.

Skills

iGaming risk

KYC AML

Withdrawal processing

Fraud detection

AML checks

Case escalation

English communication

Job description

We’re Gypsy Collective. The digital world is evolving faster than ever. New opportunities, new challenges, new ambitious goals. That’s why strong businesses need strong people.

Gypsy Collective is an exclusive talent partner for selected brands. We help our partners attract exceptional talent by building long-term relationships and becoming deeply integrated into their business, culture, and growth ambitions.

Now we’re looking for a Risk & Payment Manager to join the Risk Payment function and take ownership of first-line withdrawal processing, KYC checks, and payment-related risk reviews across multiple brands and platforms.

Your daily adventures include:

• Process withdrawal requests across assigned brands and platforms in accordance with approved procedures and SLA;
• Review player deposit and withdrawal history, current balance, active withdrawal requests, Casino Hold, bonus activity, KYC status, payment method ownership, internal limits, and previous risk cases;
• Independently approve withdrawal requests, apply internal limits, initiate additional checks, or elevate cases within the assigned authority;
• Conduct standard KYC reviews and assess the completeness, validity, and consistency of player documents;
• Request and review additional documentation, including SOF/SOW materials, when required by internal procedures;
• Verify payment method ownership and identify possible third-party payment usage, including checks of bank statements, Skrill, Neteller, and other payment methods;
• Identify suspicious financial or behavioural patterns, bonus abuse, inconsistencies in player activity, and other potential risk indicators;
• Suspend processing and elevate cases when critical risk factors remain unresolved;
• Escalate Fraud, AML, forged-document, account-takeover, confirmed multi-account, and other serious or disputed cases to the Fraud Prevention Team;
• Coordinate with PSPs and payment providers regarding transaction statuses, payment method checks, and payment-related technical issues;
• Communicate with players via Helpdesk regarding KYC and additional verification requirements when needed;
• Provide Customer Support and VIP teams with confirmed case statuses and approved communication instructions;
• Document every decision, additional check, and escalation in the approved internal system or register;
• Ensure all unresolved cases are properly escalated and handled within agreed SLA;
• Immediately escalated critical, systemic, disputed, or financially material cases to the Head of Operations;
• Work across different platforms and back offices and be ready to cover colleagues across shifts when required.

What makes you a great match:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in iGaming, including hands-on work with withdrawals, KYC, Risk, Payments, AML, or Fraud Prevention;
• Proven experience independently reviewing withdrawal requests and making decisions in accordance with internal procedures, authority levels, and SLA;
• Strong practical knowledge of KYC, AML, Source of Funds, and Source of Wealth checks;
• Ability to analyse a player’s financial profile, including deposits, withdrawals, balances, bonus activity, payment behaviour, and previous risk history;
• Practical experience verifying payment method ownership and identifying third-party payments across bank cards, bank transfers and e-wallets transactions;
• Good understanding of common iGaming risk patterns, including bonus abuse, multi-accounting, account takeover, payment fraud, and suspicious financial activity;
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make evidence-based decisions under time pressure;
• Ability to maintain accurate case records, provide clear decision rationales, and escalates high-risk cases through the correct internal channels;
• Readiness to manage a high volume of cases during 12-hour day and night shifts, with English at B2 level or higher.

Our Benefits:

• Flexible payment options:choose the method that works best for you;
• Financial perks:Bonuses for holidays, B-day, work milestones and more - just to show we care;
• Learn & grow:We cover courses and certifications - and offer real opportunities to grow your career with us;
• Benefit Сafeteria:Choose what suits you - sports, language courses, therapy sessions, and more;
• Stay connected:From team-building events to industry conferences - we bring people together online, offline, and on stage;
• Modern Equipment:We provide new laptops along with essential peripherals like monitors and headphones for a comfortable workflow;