Fraud and Risk Analyst at Betway Africa

Who we’re looking for

• We’re on a thrilling journey of growth and innovation, and we need passionate, driven individuals to join us. 
• At Super Group Africa, every day is action-packed, and we expect you to bring your A-game. 
• In return, you’ll find a supportive environment where your skills can flourish and your career can soar.
• Ready to become a game-changer? Supercharge your career with us and be part of something extraordinary.

Why we need you

• We’re building experiences that wow our customers – and that starts with bold, curious people who want to do work that matters.
• If you’re hungry to grow, excited by impact and ready for a challenge that will supercharge your career, this could be your moment.
• The Fraud & Risk Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and investigating payment transactions to identify and prevent fraudulent activities. This role ensures the integrity of payment processes by detecting suspicious patterns, resolving payment disputes, and mitigating financial risks. 
• The analyst will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and anti-fraud best practices. 
• This role plays a critical part in safeguarding revenue, protecting customers, and maintaining operational excellence through proactive fraud prevention measures, detailed reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What you’ll do

As part of your role, your responsibilities will include:

• Adhere to corporate-wide and team-specific policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Monitor and analyze deposits.
• Verify and approve withdrawal requests.
• Investigate flagged or alerted customer accounts generated by the Fraud framework.
• Identify, review, and analyze suspicious gaming activities.
• Block and unblock customer accounts following procedures and guidelines.
• Assess player activity and behavior from a responsible gaming and anti-money laundering perspective.
• Ensure KYC documents submitted by players are properly vetted and comply with company standards and SLA timelines.
• Ensure that tasks are performed in line with the compliance and legal obligations deriving from the respective jurisdictions.
• Investigate payment-related discrepancies, chargebacks, and disputes, and work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve issues effectively
• Work closely with the Customer Service teams to address payment-related issues and resolve customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as required by the Team Lead.
• This list covers your core responsibilities – with plenty of room to stretch, explore and take on new challenges as we grow.

What you’ll bring 

You’re someone who brings:

• Clear, confident communication (written and verbal), and the ability to breakdown complex ideas
• A collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross‑functional teams to hit shared goals
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects without dropping the ball
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high‑quality work
• Adaptability – you stay sharp, productive and positive in fast‑moving environments.

The necessary skills that we require for this role include:

• Previous experience in fraud analysis, risk management, or payment operations in fintech, banking, or e-commerce
• Understanding of chargeback processes, card scheme rules, and dispute management
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements related to anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorist financing (CTF), and data privacy
• Experience in using SQL or similar tools to query transaction data
• Knowledge of emerging fraud trends, social engineering tactics, and cybersecurity threats
• Experience in developing and implementing fraud prevention strategies and policies
• Ability to detect patterns, anomalies, and suspicious activity in transactions
• Strong knowledge of payment processing workflows and fraud prevention best practices.

Desirable skills you’ve got up your sleeve:

It would be great if you also have some of the following skills:

• In-depth knowledge of sports betting markets, including odds calculation, betting types and market trends
• Previous experience in the online gaming or casino industry, with a strong understanding of player behaviour and industry regulations
• Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to legal standards.

Our values are non-negotiables:

• Our culture is underpinned by core values that are linked to key behavioural competencies. 
• Along with the below behavioural competencies, these are essential for all employees in order for you to embed in and drive our culture forward.

These competencies are:

• Adaptability
• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation.

What you’ll get back

We invest in your growth and wellbeing, so you can bring your best:

• Supergrowth is real here. Our learning and development programmes give you the tools, training and opportunities to level up fast.
• Your progress matters. Our Performance tool ensures you get meaningful feedback to support your development and superdrive your career.
• Support that has your back. Our Employee Assistance Programme offers resources for you and your family.
• Comprehensive medical aid. We help you take care of your health and wellbeing.
• Group Life cover. Includes life insurance and dread disease cover for added peace of mind.