Manager, Fraud Strategy

Summary

Join PrizePicks, a rapidly growing sports company, as a Fraud Strategy Manager on the Payments and Risk team. You will develop and maintain a strategic fraud prevention framework, analyze data to detect fraud patterns, build dashboards and reports, and collaborate with other teams to implement fraud controls. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in iGaming fraud, and proficiency in SQL, Excel, and other data analysis tools. You will also monitor industry trends, combat various fraud threats, and evaluate fraud tools. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work remotely. PrizePicks values diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in payments fraud prevention, fraud strategy, or risk analytics in a digital B2C environment
• Working knowledge of common fraud tactics in Card Not Present payments, alternative payments, etc…
• Strong data analysis skills, with proficiency in SQL, Excel, and familiarity with Python, R, or BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau)
• Solid understanding of fraud detection systems and third-party vendors used in fraud mitigation
• Experience analyzing fraud KPIs and developing reporting for technical and executive audiences
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving across departments
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Data Science, Economics, Finance)
• Proactive mindset with the ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and think strategically about fraud risks

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strategic fraud prevention framework aligned with platform growth, payment flows, and evolving fraud risks
• Analyze transactional and behavioral data to detect patterns, uncover vulnerabilities, and develop long-term mitigation strategies
• Build fraud dashboards, KPIs, and performance reports to measure impact, surface trends, and guide fraud-related decisions
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Compliance teams to embed fraud controls into customer and payment workflows
• Monitor industry trends and fraud intelligence to keep our strategies ahead of emerging attack methods
• Drive initiatives to combat threats like account takeovers (ATO), synthetic identity fraud, and promo abuse
• Evaluate and help optimize the effectiveness of fraud tools (e.g., Verifi, CyberSource, Accertify) and support the development of internal risk models
• Contribute to fraud policy documentation, cross-functional training, and internal education efforts

Preferred Qualifications

Fraud or AML certifications are a plus

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Annual bonus
• Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
• Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
• Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
• Company-wide in-person events and team outings
• Lifestyle enhancement program
• Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development