VP of Fraud & Payments

• Lead and continue to scale a high-performing payments and fraud prevention team, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members
• Lead and oversee the development and execution of comprehensive fraud prevention strategies and policies to safeguard Underdog and our customer’s financial interests and reputation
• Manage and optimize chargeback processes, including dispute resolution and prevention measures, to minimize financial losses and maintain a low chargeback rate
• Ensure accurate and timely payment reconciliation, working closely with various teams to ensure payments align with business objectives and regulatory compliance
• Cultivate and manage relationships with payment providers and staying informed about industry trends and emerging payment technologies
• Develop and implement payment strategies in coordination with our product team that enhance the user experience, including expanding payment options, improving payment processing speed, and streamlining frictionless deposits and withdrawals
• Manage the end-to-end process of deposits and withdrawals, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and a seamless experience for consumers
• Stay up-to-date with payment industry regulations, ensuring Underdog's payment processes remain in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Implement robust monitoring and reporting mechanisms to track payment-related metrics, fraud rates, and financial performance, providing regular updates to the team

• Proven experience (at least 6 years) in fraud prevention and payments, with a minimum of 4 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance related to payments and fraud prevention
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
• Proficiency in using fraud detection tools, analytics, and data-driven decision-making
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to emerging trends and technologies in fraud prevention and payments

• Previous experience within the gaming or sports betting industry
• Worked at a B2C company doing significant transactional volume, including offering customer incentives
• Worked cross functionally at a high growth company, including interfacing with customer support, finance, and product

Our targeted compensation rate for this position is between $190,000 and $240,000, depending on experience, plus equity. Think your skills are exceptional and warrant higher pay? Apply anyway! If we agree, we're willing to negotiate.