Senior Data Analyst, Risk and Fraud
As a Senior Data Analyst, Risk & Fraud, you will leverage data and analytical techniques to detect, investigate, and mitigate fraud and financial risk across the business. You will transform large, complex datasets into actionable insights that support real-time decision-making and long-term risk strategy. This role partners closely with stakeholders across Fraud Operations, Payments, Risk, and Compliance to identify emerging threats, uncover patterns in user behavior, and enhance detection and prevention frameworks. You will play a key role in analyzing transactional activity, monitoring fraud trends, and driving data-informed improvements to controls and processes. This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment where success is defined by your ability to translate data into clear, evidence-based recommendations that reduce risk and improve operational efficiency.
- Analyze large-scale transactional and behavioral data using SQL to identify fraud patterns, emerging threats, and key risk signals across the customer lifecycle.
- Design and develop scalable analytics solutions and automations (e.g., Python, Streamlit – a plus) to support fraud detection, investigation workflows, and operational efficiency.
- Build and maintain dashboards and monitoring tools (e.g., Power BI) to track fraud, payments, and risk performance metrics, reducing manual investigative effort.
- Support the development and optimization of fraud detection strategies, rules, and risk indicators through data-driven analysis and testing.
- Perform deep-dive investigations into suspicious activity (e.g., multi-accounting, geolocation anomalies, payment abuse) to uncover fraud networks and inform mitigation strategies.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across fraud and risk reporting through strong validation, documentation, and control processes.
- Partner closely with Fraud Operations, Payments, Risk, and Compliance teams to translate analytical findings into actionable insights and measurable process improvements.
- Communicate complex fraud trends and investigative findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics), or equivalent experience in data analytics within risk, fraud, or payments
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis within risk, fraud, payments, or a related domain
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SQL and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Experience working with Python for data analysis or automation (preferred)
- Experience analyzing transactional or behavioral data to identify trends, anomalies, or risk signals
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver under tight deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentation of findings
- Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve data or process issues
- Naturally curious, with a proactive approach to solving business and risk-related problems
- Strong verbal reasoning and critical thinking skills
- Data-driven mindset, using quantitative analysis to inform decisions and recommendations
- Ability to understand stakeholder needs and translate them into effective analytical or technical solutions
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Pre-tax spending accounts including health care FSA and commuter savings
- Flexible paid time off
- Professional development reimbursement and ongoing skills training opportunities
- Employee resource groups
- Swag, ticket giveaways, and more!
BetMGM is a leading US sports betting and online gaming operator, formed in 2018 as a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Entain. Headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, it holds exclusive access to MGM's land-based and online sports betting, poker and casino businesses across the United States and Canada. The company operates the BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker brands and is one of the largest operators in the regulated North American market. Its products combine online sportsbook, casino and poker with MGM's nationwide network of casinos.
