Supervisor - Risk Operations

Openkrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work environment

Flexible vacation

Competitive pay

Job summary

Hard Rock Digital seeks a proactive Risk Supervisor to oversee day-to-day activities of front-line teams within Fraud, Payments, KYC & Verification, AML, EDD, and Responsible Gaming operations, ensuring workflows meet SLAs and regulatory standards.

The Supervisor supports the Manager – Operational Risk Operations with coaching, training, escalations, and process improvements, fostering a culture of excellence in a fast-paced, regulated online gaming environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational or risk roles within online gaming or fintech.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Comfortable in KPI-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within assigned teams to ensure tasks meet SLAs and quality standards.
• Allocate workloads, monitor performance, and support escalations for analysts.
• Conduct regular quality checks and reviews to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff.
• Maintain clear communication with management and contribute to process improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to share best practices and drive efficiency.

Skills

Operational risk

Team leadership

KYC

Fraud

AML

Payments

RG (Responsible Gaming)

Tools

Case management tools

Risk monitoring tools

Job description

What are we building?Hard Rock Digital is a fiercely focused team working to become the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We're building a deeply curious team with a passion for learning, operating, and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We're customer-obsessed - we care about each customer interaction, experience, behavior, and insight, and strive to ensure we're always acting authentically.

Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We're taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space - ready to join us?

What's the position?We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Risk Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day activities of front-line teams within our Fraud, Payments, KYC & Verification, AML, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Responsible Gaming (RG) operations.

This role plays a vital part in ensuring that daily workflows are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with internal procedures and regulatory standards. The Supervisor will support the Manager – Operational Risk Operations in maintaining high-quality operational output, handling escalations, providing coaching and training, and fostering a culture of excellence within the team.

It's an ideal role for a motivated professional with hands-on experience in these operational risk areas risk who is ready to take on team leadership responsibilities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Supervision & Delivery

• Oversee daily operations within assigned teams to ensure all tasks are completed within SLAs and quality standards.
• Allocate and monitor workloads, ensuring balanced team performance and efficiency.
• Act as first point of contact for analyst-level escalations, providing guidance and resolution support.
• Monitor key operational metrics such as turnaround times, error rates, and quality scores.
• Support scheduling, attendance, and shift coverage as needed.

Quality Control & Assurance

• Conduct regular quality checks and peer reviews to ensure process compliance and data accuracy.
• Identify recurring errors or control weaknesses and elevate to the Manager for resolution.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of procedures and ensure team adherence to policies.
• Support internal audits, control testing, and compliance reviews as required.

Training, Coaching & Mentoring

• Provide on-the-job training and ongoing coaching to analysts and new team members.
• Identify training needs and skill gaps within the team, recommending targeted interventions.
• Foster a supportive environment that encourages learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver constructive feedback and support performance evaluations with the Manager.

Operational Communication & Escalation

• Ensure clear and consistent communication between front-line teams and management.
• Escalate material issues, risks, or incidents promptly to the Manager or Compliance function.
• Contribute to operational meetings and share insights or process improvement suggestions.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Work cross-functionally with other supervisors and departments to share best practices.
• Identify and propose process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and team engagement.
• Support implementation of system upgrades or process changes through feedback and testing.

Essential

• Experience in an operational or risk-related role within online gaming or fintech.
• Strong working knowledge of at least one key area (KYC, Fraud, AML, Payments, or RG).
• Prior experience providing informal leadership, mentoring, or team coordination.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a structured, KPI-driven environment.

Desirable

• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a regulated operational setting.
• Knowledge of Canadian online gaming market
• Exposure to case management or risk monitoring tools.

Personal Attributes

• Hands-on leader who leads by example and supports team success and continuous improvement.
• Approachable, empathetic, and focused on staff development.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong sense of integrity, accountability, and commitment to compliance.

What's in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Flexible vacation allowance
• A hybrid / remote working environment
• Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand

Roster of Uniques

We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where regardless of background or beliefs you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you (we are an equal opportunities employer).