Senior Betting Risk Analyst

Hollywoodbets; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent gaming company in Durban is looking for a Senior Betting Risk Analyst. This role involves analyzing betting data and financial reports to manage risks effectively. The ideal candidate should possess at least 2 years of relevant experience, advanced skills in Excel, and the ability to work shifts. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation in the gaming industry. If you aim to make an impact, apply now and contribute to the team's success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Internal Audit or Risk Management.
• Computer literate with advanced Excel skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze betting and financial information to optimize risk.
• Develop control systems to mitigate risks.
• Create exception reports for anomalies in the betting system.
• Compile and communicate monthly reports to management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

Overview

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Betting Risk Analyst to join our team in Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

In this role you will analyze betting and financial information to optimize risk reporting and risk identification. Advise on the financial risk management pertaining to report commentary, analytics and insights while coordinating team deliverables. A key attribute we seek in a candidate is proficiency with organization platforms and product types and the ability to solve complex problems. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail and balanced judgement in decision making.

What You’ll Do For The Brand

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals. Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry. Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• At least 2 years’ experience in a role within an Internal Audit function or Risk Management
• Computer literate (advanced Excel)
• Valid Drivers license
• Willing and able to work shifts

A Bonus To Have

• Relevant Degree
• Own transport
• Experience in working with big data, advanced Excel and SQL

Responsibilities

• Develop appropriate processes and control systems to ensure mitigation of risk relating to the branch operation
• Assist with the development and review of the documentation of robust standardised SOPs and maintenance thereof
• Report daily on operational progress and findings to Betting and Risk Manager
• Create exception reports and alerts to inform the respective parties of any anomalies identified in the betting system to mitigate risks
• Compile Monthly reports to be distributed to management and the Betting and Risk Manager
• Effectively communicate findings to the process owners and support the mitigation of control weaknesses in a collaborative manner
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and agreed management actions
• Timely and accurate reporting of findings with material value or risk
• Work closely with the development and operational teams to test integrations and new products
• Design and lead a strong control environment in the business by effectively communicating to relevant stakeholders and addressing challenges and gaps in a timely manner
• Continuously look to improve efficiency and effectiveness through ongoing learning/development and new techniques
• Perform consulting activities and ad hoc assignments as they arise
• Able to build effective teams that are committed to organizational goals and initiatives
• Assist betting risk analysts with their daily tasks and step in when required

People

• Approval and creation and maintenance of roles and job descriptions and KPIs/KPAs
• Performance management of team members and disciplinary
• Enforcing ethical, honest, transparent, fair work environment
• Approving and identification of training as and when needed for team members
• Formal setting up of individual team member meetings
• Adequate recognition of team member efforts and motivation
• Talent retention (through role creation, career path planning)
• Succession planning
• Sustainable morale and team building
• Ethics and fraud workshops
• Recruitment and related interviews
• Induction and comfort for new team members
• Appropriate and fair leave planning
• Monitoring of sick leave
• Approval of leave, bio time, phone usage
• Implementation of HR initiatives
• Monitoring of team member productivity, punctuality, breaks and smoke break
• Approving and monitoring of overtime
• Promotion of a healthy work environment

Compliance, Risk And Quality

• Legal agreements in place with all suppliers (where applicable)
• Creating, maintaining and enforcing company policies and procedures
• 100% compliance with health and safety regulations (where applicable)
• Compliance with relevant laws, regulations and affiliated professional standards
• Regular risk assessments and maintenance of the risk register
• Intense focus on quality with regards to communication, capturing, documentation
• Maintenance of department process write-ups/system descriptions and quarterly updating
• Ensure logical saving of all work, templates, etc. monthly and yearly such that each year’s financial records can stand on its own when enquiries/audits take place
• Produce high quality, neat, logical, succinct, easy to follow, easy to understand templates/workbooks/financial models
• Ensure the above (final version) and other documents are chronologically saved/backed up
• Summaries of the detailed daily findings on the designated software or relevant workbook and submit a daily report
• Report suspicious behavior and fraud findings immediately
• Promote declaration of all gifts and non-acceptance of kickbacks; report instances immediately
• Promote declaration of all conflicts of interest upfront
• Promote a culture of confidentiality and compliance with FICA and AML regulations
• Promote the Code of Ethics (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality and Competence)
• Ensure all personal information is not shared and is maintained securely
• Stay abreast with changes in the industry and changes to Acts/Regulations

Growth and New Markets/Products

• Key supplier relationship management
• Source new products/innovations/robotics/artificial intelligence/predictive analysis
• Development of existing products/software
• Ensure measures are in place to achieve short term, medium term and long term goals
• Assist with company projects or lead company projects as allocated

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• Demonstrate good attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to take initiative / be proactive

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.