About the job

Team Leader Payments & Fraud
PointsBet was originally founded in the sports wagering market of Australia. It has quickly become one of the fastest growing and most dynamic sportsbook and iGaming companies in the world. Since the launch of the regulated gaming market in Ontario, PointsBet Canada has been at the forefront of the industry with its leading igaming and sports betting products, offering a best-in-class entertainment experience with unmatched customer satisfaction.
We have an amazing opportunity to join our organization, as a Team Leader Payments and Fraud. Your focus will be on overseeing the daily operations of the Fraud & Payments team while ensuring service levels are maintained.
ABOUT POINTSBET
We provide an opportunity for our people – our most powerful and irreplaceable resources – to work in an environment that is rewarding, fun and challenging. PointsBet is a sports betting and casino operator that sits in the exceedingly rare position of owning and controlling its technology end to end. Our proprietary sportsbook platform and our commitment to an in-house approach powers unrivalled innovation and personalized experiences that our customers cannot get anywhere else.
Our partnerships with leading sports organizations teams and leagues provide both our customers and team members with exceptional sporting experiences:Commercial Partner of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC Commercial Partner of two Canadian Football League (CFL) Team’s - Ottawa Red Blacks and Toronto Argonauts
As we continue to take the sports betting world by storm, we will continue to bring our proprietary and best-in-market technology, modernized and premium brand mentality, expert trading practices and proven growth marketing strategies to emerging sports betting markets.
This is how we play sports and there is no greater time than now to join the Canadian PointsBet team!
WHAT YOU WILL OWN
Payments Strategy: Conduct strategic analysis of KYC and Payment & Fraud processes on an ongoing basis and deliver KPI reports to relevant stakeholders to ensure visibility on operational performance of all owned responsibilities. Provide input on the technology requirements and payments product roadmap prioritization for new features and functionality to ensure that the Canadian Payments and Fraud ecosystem is tailored to the North American market; ability to incorporate input from management and product and tech teams is essential. With the support of management, maintain vendor relationships and support the renewal of vendor contracts associated with the Payments and Fraud function. Communicate with and listen to feedback from all relevant PointsBet stakeholders and foster respectful and collaborative communication under guidance of executive management.
Payments & Fraud Operations: Lead the KYC, Payments & Fraud operations team to ensure service levels as set by management are maintained. Review and make decisions on KYC, Payments and Fraud cases that have been escalated by various stakeholders. Liaise with management where required and/or Compliance, Operations, and Technology stakeholders. Ensure quality assurance of team decisions and communications, including withdrawal assessment, refunds, calls, SMS, and emails. Manage rostering and workforce management for your team, as responsible owner of the Canadian shift, but work to manage any resource gaps and leave periods to ensure operational continuity, which may involve occasional weekend shifts cover for leave periods for one of your direct reports. Provide training for employees and stakeholders to promote fraud review referrals within the general operations team. Be the liaison for KYC, Payments and Fraud to business stakeholders. Oversee customer security & fraud audits, and liaise with other auditors (internal and external) and reporting any material risks to executive management. Align global operations as much as possible to minimize jurisdictional divergence where possible and ensure Canadian operational differences are communicated to global stakeholders. Ensure compliance with PointsBet policies, in particular our KYC, Payments & Fraud, compliance, and AML policies. From time to time, as requested by superiors or using your own initiative, assist other team members in the broader operations and compliance functions to carry out tasks or respond to ad hoc matters requiring urgent attention.
Finance: With support from the finance team, oversee client bank accounts, payments gateways, and client bank reconciliations; provide client bank reconciliation adjustments for financial reporting including the provision of accounting entries related to Payments & Fraud costs.
SKILLS WE SEEK Minimum of 2 years experience in a payments related job function; Accounting or MBA degree is preferred but not required Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Work ethic: follows through, is accountable and acts with a clear sense of ownership. Workplace savvy: works well with others, self-aware and open to criticism. Builds constructive relationships. Thrives with ambiguity. Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze and interpret data. In-person attendance is expected 2-3 days per week
PERKS AND BENEFITS Competitive Benefits Package Paid Volunteer Days EAP Program Access Paid Time Off Culture Events (sporting events, concerts, happy hours, holiday parties, team outings) Matching Programs (RRSP) A welcoming environment filled with opportunity and positive energy
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONPointsBet Canada is dedicated to a culture of high performance and ensuring our employees are setup to deliver their best. We offer a fast-paced, dynamic work environment where emphasis is placed on our most important asset: our people. If you are driven and in search of a new opportunity that values people, creativity, opportunity, results, and a commitment to excellence, then this is where you want to be! PointsBet Canada views responsible gambling not only as an ethical responsibility but as an important part of a sustainable business model. We’re proud to be recognized as a socially responsible operator committed to integrating responsible gambling resources and tools throughout the entire player journey. PointsBet Canada is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusion and diversity. PointsBet Canada does not discriminate based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, or require recruitment documents in an alternative format, please contact us at can-hr [at] pointsbet [dot] com.