Business Development Manager - Risk & Fraud

Responsibilities

• Monitor fraud trends, risk ratios, and operational leakage across Africa and LATAM markets
• Support new market launches by assessing regulatory frameworks, AML, KYC, and data privacy obligations
• Design and optimize customer onboarding, withdrawal, and transaction flows in collaboration with Product and Tech teams
• Evaluate, onboard, and manage KYC, AML, fraud, and compliance partners
• Lead partner negotiations and support cost optimization initiatives
• Conduct monthly competitor analysis on fraud tools and risk controls
• Build dashboards and reporting frameworks to provide leadership with risk visibility
• Support PCI DSS compliance, security audits, and regulatory readiness programs

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in risk, fraud, compliance, or payments security
• Strong working knowledge of KYC, AML, transaction monitoring, and risk controls
• Proven experience collaborating with product and engineering teams in fast-moving environments
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to operate effectively in greenfield, low-structure environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in emerging markets
• Experience managing multiple workstreams in parallel within evolving regulatory landscapes

Benefits

• Remote-first work environment
• Competitive salary plus quarterly individual performance-based bonuses
• 28 days of paid annual leave
• Referral and flash bonuses
• Top-of-the-line equipment
• Annual company retreats for internal networking

About the Company

Sporty Group is a remote-first company dedicated to building scalable platforms. We focus on delivering seamless customer journeys while maintaining high standards of platform integrity and security across global markets.