Fraud and Risk Specialist (Nights/Weekends)
Novig · New York, United States
- On site
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- New York, United States
Job highlights
- Analyze data for suspicious activity.
- Investigate user behavior patterns.
- Identify and prevent fraud.
- Work nights and weekends.
- Build future of sports markets.
About the role
About Novig
Novig is building America's #1 sports prediction market. Founded by Jacob Fortinsky and Kelechi Ukah, we are the only platform to offer commission-free sports trading. We deliver better pricing, full transparency, and a more efficient market structure for users by eliminating the traditional sportsbook model.
Backed by the best - Novig has raised over $100M from some of Silicon Valley’s top investors including Pantera, Forerunner, Lux, NFX, Paul Graham, and Joe Montana.
Who We Are
We’re here to fix a rigged system where the house always wins and sports fans always lose. Novig is building the future of sports betting. Our mission is to financialize and democratize sports betting - transforming it from a closed, casino-controlled system into a two-sided, fair, efficient market where users have the power.
Who you are and why this role will excite you
- You’re naturally curious. When something looks off, your instinct is to dig into the data, connect the dots, and uncover what others might miss.
- You enjoy investigative work. Whether it’s spotting multi-accounting schemes, bonus abuse, or suspicious betting patterns, you like unraveling complex user behaviors.
- You’re detail-oriented and analytical. You’re comfortable working with data, internal tools, and admin systems to identify risk and build clear, evidence-backed cases.
- You’re decisive under pressure. You can make thoughtful judgment calls when the stakes are high and move quickly in a fast-paced environment.
- You care about marketplace integrity. Protecting users and ensuring a fair, trustworthy exchange genuinely motivates you.
- You’re excited to help build something new. The opportunity to strengthen Novig’s fraud and risk systems—and stay one step ahead of bad actors as the exchange scales—is energizing.
- You have 1–3 years of experience in fraud operations, trust & safety, risk, or a similar investigative role.
- You have experience in fintech, gaming, marketplaces, or high-volume e-commerce (strongly preferred).
- You are comfortable working with data and internal tooling, and ideally familiarity with SQL or analytics tools like Looker or Tableau.
- You have a strong investigative mindset and the ability to identify subtle patterns or anomalies in user behavior.
- You possess clear communication skills, especially when explaining why an account or activity is suspicious to non-technical teammates.
Why work here, in the words of the people who do
- “I work with extremely stellar people, I own real systems, and decisions happen fast. No politics, no waiting for needless red tape. If something's broken, I fix it. If I build something good, it ships.”
- “The people! So smart, thoughtful, fun to work with, passionate about their craft, etc”
- “I'm having the most fun I've had in my entire career.”
If you want responsibility, trust, and the chance to help build the future of sports prediction markets - take your shot, we’d love to connect.
Not for everyone
Our work is tied to live sports - that means nights, weekends, and pressure included.If you need clear swim lanes, a heavy process, or someone to tell you what to do, this won’t be the right environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- $65K – $75K base, benchmarked at top-tier tech companies
- Meaningful equity for every employee, regardless of role
- 100% health premiums covered
- 99% dental & vision covered
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- HSA + $1,080 annual company contribution
- $50/monthly company contribution to employee transit
- $27/day lunch stipend when working from our NYC office
- $35/day dinner stipend when working from the NYC office after 6:30pm
Key skills/competency
- Fraud Detection
- Risk Management
- Data Analysis
- Investigative Skills
- User Behavior Analysis
- Marketplace Integrity
- Fintech Experience
- SQL
- Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
Skills & topics
- Fraud Specialist
- Risk Specialist
- Fraud Detection
- Risk Management
- Data Analysis
- Investigative Skills
- Marketplace Integrity
- Fintech
- Sports Betting
- Nights Weekends
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 1-3 years of experience in fraud, risk, or trust & safety, emphasizing fintech or marketplace backgrounds.
- Showcase investigative skills: Detail your ability to analyze data, connect dots, and uncover anomalies in user behavior.
- Address the 'Nights/Weekends' requirement: Explicitly state your comfort and availability for non-traditional work hours.
- Quantify achievements: Use numbers to demonstrate your impact in previous fraud prevention or risk mitigation roles.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to share examples of how you've handled high-pressure situations and made decisive judgments.
Technical preparation
Familiarize yourself with SQL or Looker/Tableau.,Practice identifying patterns in user data.,Understand common fraud schemes.,Review Novig's platform and market.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex user behavior you investigated.,How do you make decisions under pressure?,Give an example of protecting marketplace integrity.,How do you stay ahead of bad actors?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the base salary for a Fraud and Risk Specialist at Novig?
- The base salary for a Fraud and Risk Specialist at Novig ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 annually, benchmarked against top-tier tech companies.
- Does Novig offer remote work for the Fraud and Risk Specialist role?
- Yes, Novig offers a remote work option for the Fraud and Risk Specialist position, in addition to their Union Square, NYC office.
- What are the required work hours for this position?
- This role requires working nights and weekends due to its connection with live sports events. This is a key aspect of the work environment at Novig.
- What kind of benefits does Novig provide for its employees?
- Novig offers a comprehensive benefits package including meaningful equity, 100% health premium coverage, 99% dental & vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, HSA contributions, and stipends for transit, lunch, and dinner.
- What experience is preferred for the Fraud and Risk Specialist role?
- Experience in fintech, gaming, marketplaces, or high-volume e-commerce is strongly preferred for this role, in addition to 1-3 years in fraud operations, trust & safety, or risk.
- How does Novig ensure a fair market for its users?
- Novig aims to create a fair and efficient market by offering commission-free sports trading, better pricing, and full transparency, moving away from the traditional sportsbook model.
- What is Novig's mission regarding sports betting?
- Novig's mission is to financialize and democratize sports betting, transforming it into a fair, two-sided market where users have more power, by eliminating the casino-controlled system.
- What kind of company culture does Novig foster?
- Novig fosters a culture of speed, ownership, and direct impact, with minimal bureaucracy. Employees describe it as a place with stellar people, fast decision-making, and high levels of trust and responsibility.