Team Lead, Entertainment & Gaming
Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, 07390, USA
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Entertainment & Gaming
Online Gaming / Sports Betting
Ignite Your Career Where Innovation Leads the Way!
Bally’s Interactive is redefining the future of entertainment by powering one of the world’s most dynamic entertainment ecosystems. We believe the customer experience is the product, and through technology and innovation, we create experiences that captivate and delight our customers.
You’ll apply your expertise in sports betting, iGaming, live sports streaming, payments and fraud prevention, CRM, and gamification technologies. Whether your passion lies in data, AI, machine learning, user experience, security, or emerging tech, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, put your ideas to the test, and make a real impact.
Join our team and elevate your career in a rapidly growing industry that rewards bold thinking, creativity, and innovation.
Well, What AboutThe Role ?
In sports betting and gaming, every second counts and so does every transaction. As our Payments Team Leader, you’ll be at the heart of the player experience, ensuring deposits and withdrawals are seamless, secure, and lightning‑fast across all Interactive brands in the North American U.S. region. This is a high‑impact leadership role where strategy meets operations. You’ll lead a high‑performing team, collaborate with cross‑functional partners, and help build payment processes that are as smooth as a perfect parlay.
We’re looking for a confident people leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, loves solving complex challenges, and understands that behind every transaction is a real player.
Please note that this position has access to customers details – therefore requires employees to be able to obtain and maintain licensing in all jurisdictions Bally’s operates in. By applying for this role, and supplying the necessary details, you hereby grant us permission to apply for these background checks upon a successful job offer. This will be done in a confidential manner, and solely for the purposes of verification.
WhatYou’ll Do
- Oversee all payment operations across North America, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and service excellence
- Monitor transactions to identify unusual or suspicious activity and resolve issues as they arise
- Evaluate and enhance payment processes and controls to improve efficiency, scalability, and risk mitigation
- Partner closely with Compliance to ensure payment activities meet regulatory and B2B obligations
- Collaborate with KYC, Fraud & Risk, AML, Customer Support, and Technology teams to maintain operational alignment
- Work with internal Accounting teams to facilitate transaction reconciliation and resolve discrepancies
- Provide regular updates on function performance and highlight payment trends to the Payments & KYC Manager
- Lead, mentor, and develop team members to drive engagement and performance
- Ensure all required training remains current across the team
- Excellent leadership presence with experience developing high‑performing teams
- Sound judgment and ability to make balanced, player‑centric decisions
- Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving skills
- Thrive in fast‑moving, high‑pressure environments
- Naturally curious and focused on continuous improvement
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Able to manage competing priorities with strong organizational skills
- Flexible and adaptable to support a dynamic 24/7 business
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, though equivalent experience will be considered
- 2+ years leading operational or support teams
- 2+ years in online gaming Payments
- Familiarity with online gaming Payments and AML processes
- Competitive pay with annual salary reviews & performance bonuses
- Medical, dental and vision plan options
- 401(k) matching for long‑term wins
- Monthly socials and team building events
- Home office allowance to level up your remote set up
- Work‑from‑anywhere month (yes, really!)
- Downtown office with snacks, games and unbeatable energy
At Bally’s Interactive, we believe in the power of collaboration and working together in a shared space, as well as the benefits of working from home. We champion hybrid working wherever we can, offering a flexible blend…
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