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Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.
Role overview:
We are seeking a Senior Fraud Strategist who is passionate about protecting our players and platforms from fraud and abuse. This role is ideal for a seasoned fraud professional who combines strong domain expertise with the ability to execute complex fraud initiatives in partnership with cross-functional teams.
As a Senior Fraud Strategist, you will contribute deep fraud subject-matter expertise, help shape and deliver fraud strategies, and lead defined workstreams across fraud mitigation initiatives. You will work closely with product, engineering, analytics, operations, and external partners to identify fraud risks, design scalable solutions, and drive measurable impact.
This role operates with a high degree of autonomy within established strategic direction and serves as a key contributor to the broader fraud vision.
What you’ll be doing:
- Contribute to the development and execution of fraud strategy, roadmaps, and supporting capabilities across products and services
- Translate fraud risks, customer needs, and business objectives into clear functional and technical requirements, supported by data and analysis
- Partner with product, engineering, and analytics teams to deliver fraud mitigation initiatives from concept through implementation
- Monitor evolving fraud and abuse trends and recommend tactical and strategic responses to mitigate current and emerging risks
- Identify opportunities to improve fraud platforms, tools, and workflows, and help incorporate those improvements into ongoing development efforts
- Develop business cases and value assessments to prioritize fraud initiatives and investments
- Collaborate with internal teams and selected external vendors to ensure alignment on goals, roles, timelines, and outcomes
- Define and track fraud metrics; contribute to regular reporting on fraud trends, program performance, and vendor effectiveness
- Act as a trusted fraud subject-matter expert for cross-functional partners, providing guidance and insight grounded in industry best practices
What we’re looking for:
- 8+ years’ (or equivalent) experience in online fraud risk mitigation, trust & safety, or related domains
- At least 3–5+ years of experience working in fraud strategy, fraud product management, or a closely related role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply data to real-world fraud challenges
- Proven ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders and teams
- Clear, concise communication skills, with the ability to explain fraud concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Collaborative mindset with strong relationship-building skills across functions and geographies
- Ability to operate independently while aligning work to broader organizational strategy
- Flexible approach to working hours to support global business operations
Preferred skills:
- Experience working with online payments, digital commerce, or account security systems
- Familiarity with agile development methodologies and cross-functional delivery models
- Experience supporting or partnering with fraud vendors and third-party service providers
- Familiarity with digital media platforms, online services, or connected-device ecosystems
At SIE, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the base pay range may vary in line with our hybrid working policy and individual base pay will be determined based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
In addition, this role is eligible for SIE’s top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products. This role also may be eligible for a bonus package. Click here to learn more.
Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks.
Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
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