Fraud and Risk Team Leader

**The Role**

The Fraud/Risk Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that the KPIs, objectives and targets of the business are met (and, where possible, exceeded), through the effective leadership and development of the team for which they are accountable. The team leader for this area should possess an in-depth understanding of Fraud & Payments, as well as UKGC KYC and AML requirements.

LiveScore Group is home to LiveScore, LiveScore Bet and Virgin Bet, three of the most exciting brands in the sports and gaming industries today. We are passionate and excited about what we do in the Sports Media, Gaming and Betting sector and are proud of the high ratings we have achieved. We live our values, aiming to enhance and increase the enjoyment of sport through innovative products and immersive experiences. Trust is important in how we work, ensuring we are a collaborative unit who holds each other accountable. Relentlessly ambitious in everything we do, we embrace change and understand that failure is part of success.

We use our platform for positive social change and work to build a company our employees are proud to work for. We have a long-term commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our I.D.E.A (Inclusion, Diversity, Equality, Awareness) Forum is critical to our business and is embedded in our organisational structure to support a sense of belonging for everyone and to create a culture that allows all employees to thrive.
- We know a job description can often deter an applicant who does not believe they match 100% of our requirements. If you are interested in this position and have relevant experience, then we would still love to hear from you._

**Key Responsibilities**
- Responsibility for managing and supervising the UK and EU Gaming Finance team activity
- Ensure that financial and compliance policies and risks to the business are adhered to and minimised
- Contribute to the development of the Fraud Risk & KYC policies, products and services.
- Monitoring site for suspicious activity
- Ensuring that member identification documentation is collected and processed within the agreed SLA
- Monitoring productivity levels to ensure KPI's are met and optimised
- Co-ordinating and distributing work effectively
- Support, coach and develop the GF Analysts to achieve business targets and objectives whilst meeting (and where possible) exceeding the needs and demands of
- Ensure that the group is working efficiently and in unity
- Duties involved with this post include training new team members, allocating tasks and workloads
- Actively encourage team working through development of team spirit and positive two-way communication
- Ensure monthly 1-2-1's and team meetings are effectively and fairly conducted and accurately documented
- Using the company review and development discussion (RADD) policy and support the GF team
- Lead by example and take accountability for dealing with all aspects of people management in a professional manner
- Take an active interest in, and support, an individuals' personal development
- Produce a monthly GF productivity report
- Ensure a monthly audit of the department service is carried out
- Produce a monthly report to be circulated to the Gaming Finance Operations Manager, ahead of the operating board highlighting any significant operational issues and residual risks including a weekly at a glance updates and risk statements.

**Key Skills/Experience**
- Understanding and familiar with AML / KYC legislation and industry licensing requirements (including but not limited to Money Laundering Act 2007, Proceeds of Crime 2002, UK Gambling Act 2005 and AML guidance notes) and all relevant technical, operating standards and expectations as defined by the group
- In-depth knowledge of KYC, Anti-Money Laundering methods and AML Enhanced Due Diligence investigation techniques
- Knowledge of Fraud prevention, detection and investigation
- Ability to identify risk and escalate matters containing potentially suspicious activities or policy violations, or matters that may pose a higher risk to the group
- Key understanding and risk assessment of group products and services within the online gaming environment including bingo, casino, poker and sports products

**What can we offer?**
- Company Performance bonus
- Hybrid working for all staff with flexible working opportunities
- Private Healthcare scheme + Employee Enhanced Assistance
- Enhanced Family Leave - Maternity & Adoption Leave: up to 6 months at full pay and 6 months at half pay. Paternity leave: up to 4 weeks at full pay
- Subsidised gym membership
- Virgin Tribe - access to exclusive Virgin offers and experiences
- Life Assurance (x3 salary)
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Daily snacks, quality coffee, soft drinks