✨ AI Insights & Summary
Sleeper, a vibrant sports-focused gaming platform, is offering a unique 12-week internship for a Fraud Operations Analyst. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with analytical prowess looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced startup environment. With the potential for conversion to a full-time role, this internship provides invaluable exposure to critical aspects of the gaming industry, including fraud detection, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance, all while contributing to Sleeper's mission of connecting people through sports.
About Sleeper
Sleeper is a sports-focused games platform with messaging at its core, driven by a passion for sports and innovation. Our mission is to create a digital playground for sports fans and their friends to connect and engage.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Fraud Operations Analyst Intern to join our dynamic Fraud Ops team for a 12-week period. This role offers the possibility of conversion to a full-time position based on performance and business needs.
What You Will Do
- Monitor and analyze suspicious player activity to protect game integrity and user community, taking immediate action to mitigate fraud losses.
- Review user wallet transactions (deposits and withdrawals) and play activity daily to ensure account and balance integrity.
- Utilize various tools, systems, and reports to detect fraud trends, measure impact, and communicate findings to management.
- Stay updated on fraud and user behavior trends, identifying new detection and prevention methods and sharing insights.
- Support management and internal teams with ad hoc requests and fraud reviews.
- Collaborate with other departments to optimize fraud processes, policies, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (KYC), gaming regulations, and terms of service.
- Partner with Customer Support to develop protocols and training for resolving issues related to identity verification, document authentication, transactions, and suspicious behavior.
- Work in cross-functional teams to design and manage scalable fraud prevention and risk mitigation systems.
What You Will Have
- 1-3 years of relevant experience in Fraud, Risk Operations, or a related role.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and experience.
- Knowledge of Daily Fantasy Sports, Gaming, and/or payment processes in the DFS/gaming industry.
- Strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a highly organized, self-starter approach with strong follow-through.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and adapt to an evolving industry.
- Investigative curiosity and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work a hybrid remote and in-office schedule, potentially including weekends.
- Capacity to interpret data and behaviors.
- A full understanding of Sleeper's mission and values.
What We Offer
- Intern pay rate: $24.04 per hour.
- Sick time is provided.
- Opportunity to gain significant experience in fraud operations within the gaming industry.
- Potential for conversion to a full-time role.
- Sleeper fosters a culture focused on quality, impact, and fair compensation.
Company Culture & Values
Sleeper believes in quality over quantity and maintaining a small, impactful team. We are dedicated to connecting people over sports and believe in fair and equitable pay. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Sleeper provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.