Fraud Manager

Carry1st is Africa’s leading publisher of mobile games and digital content. Operating at the intersection of games, publishing, and fintech, we scale awesome content in frontier markets by solving hard problems. Across our publishing and Pay1st business lines, we are partnered with top global game companies like Riot Games, Activision, and Stillfront. We are backed by top investors like: a16z, Bitkraft, Google, Konvoy, Riot Games, Sony and Nas.

As a Fraud Manager, you will lead our fraud team, managing day-to-day operations and shaping strategies to effectively combat fraud. With significant experience in e-commerce risk management, you’ll excel in team leadership, technology use, and risk assessments. Your skills in data analysis and risk management software will be essential in developing our fraud prevention strategies.

You will...

• Define & implement comprehensive fraud prevention and management strategies, leveraging both technological solutions and manual processes as necessary.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify emerging fraud trends and vulnerabilities, taking ownership of loss prevention due to fraud and abuse.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and integrate fraud prevention measures
• Analyse fraud metrics and key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of fraud prevention efforts and recommend improvements
• Manage and calibrate Carry1st’s fraud tools to maximise fraud prevention and minimise false positives

Requirements

What makes you a great candidate?

• Degree in finance, business administration, computer science, or a related field; advanced certifications in fraud examination or risk management are advantageous
• 5+ years of experience in risk management within the e-commerce industry
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams
• Proficiency with risk management software and its applications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder collaboration and providing actionable risk advice
• Experience in frontier markets, especially in Africa, is preferred

Benefits

What will it be like to work at Carry1st?

Carry1st is a fast-paced and dynamic place to work. Our team is diverse and global as we operate fully remotely across 25+ countries. At Carry1st, you will have the opportunity to…

• Build awesome, industry-changing products, every day
• Grow with a VC-backed startup at the intersection of gaming and fintech
• Work from anywhere in the world with international teammates
• Own shares in the Company - enabling you to benefit from the value you create

Some additional perks…

• Co-working excursions: Travel to meet your colleagues in cities around the world
• Awesome equipment: Get everything you need to work effectively
• Remote working allowance: Put an additional $600 / year to optimise your WFH experience
• Learning and development: Attend courses, conferences and training events
• Social events: Participate in regular company events to relax and connect with teammates
• Birthday leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your special day

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Join us!

Learn more about Carry1st…

• Andreessen Horowitz shared why they invested in Carry1st
• VentureBeat announced that Carry1st has raised $27 million to develop and publish mobile games in Africa
• Remerge hosted Cordel on a podcast to discuss Carry1st and the African gaming market