Director, Fraud

Company Overview

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores. 

As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

The base salary range for this role is $127,000 per year - $208,000 per year, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  This role is eligible for the Fanatics Betting and Gaming annual bonus program and an equity award.  

*Salary range is listed in USD; ranges will change based on country of residence

In addition to the base, bonus, and equity, full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid time off and other benefits like GymPass, Pet Insurance, Family Care Benefits, Free Shipt deliveries, and more. We’ll also give you $500 to set up your home office!

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

As the Head of Fraud Prevention, you will play a pivotal role in protecting Fanatics Sportsbook from fraud-related risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will lead the efforts in developing, implementing, and continuously improving our fraud prevention strategies and risk mitigation efforts.

• Fraud Prevention Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive fraud prevention strategy tailored to the specific needs of our business.
• Risk Assessment: Continuously assess and monitor fraud risks. Identify and escalate vulnerabilities and design risk mitigation strategies accordingly.
• Fraud Detection and Investigation: Oversee the development and implementation of fraud detection algorithms, tools, and processes leveraging fraud detection technologies.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant anti-fraud regulations and standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, Legal, and Finance teams to align fraud prevention efforts with overall business objectives.
• Reporting and Analysis: Generate reports and present findings to senior management, outlining trends, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with third-party vendors providing fraud prevention services, ensuring performance meets our standards and objectives.
• Policy Development: Collaborate with Compliance in the creation and maintenance of fraud prevention policies and proceduresTeam Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing team of fraud prevention specialists

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree and relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) are a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role within fraud prevention and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of anti-fraud regulations and compliance standardsProven experience in developing and implementing fraud prevention strategies, utilizing advanced technology and analytics.
• Exceptional leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with the capability to convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentHigh ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining the highest levels of integrity in fraud prevention efforts

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.  Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address (this includes @betfanatics.com).  For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers

Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.

Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.

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Salary : $127,000 - $208,000