spinhireHead of Risk, Payments, Fraud & Verification
About the specialist
I am a dynamic, results-driven senior leader with over 15 years of experience overseeing Risk, Payments, Fraud (RPF) and Verification/KYC functions within high-growth iGaming and fintech environments. I excel at building scalable operational frameworks, significantly reducing fraud losses, and optimising payment flows. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, influencing C-level strategy, driving automation initiatives, and ensuring compliance excellence. My expertise includes strengthening AML/CFT, KYC, CDD/EDD, and SOF/SOW frameworks, managing PSP portfolios, and providing executive-level reporting. I am seeking a leadership role where I can leverage my extensive experience in risk management and payment operations.
Skills
Work experience
Led integrated RPF & Verification divisions and defined enterprise risk roadmap.
Directed payment routing, settlement, and transaction monitoring; designed risk mitigation strategies.
Oversaw KYC, Payments and Fraud teams; owned chargebacks and PSP management.
Managed client growth, product presentations and commercial pipelines.
Managed 35 staff across Payments, Chargebacks and Reconciliation; led operational reporting.
Education
A-Level: Italian, English Intermediate: Maltese, Biology, Philosophy, Systems of Knowledge O-Level: 10 subjects including English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Languages
English Fluent, Maltese Fluent, Italian Fluent