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PocketWorlds

Create, share, monetize creator-built virtual worlds

Fraud & Risk Associate

ContractPosted on 10/20/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Remote in Brazil
RemoteFully remote; assigned shifts may include day or night shifts.
Risk & ComplianceFinancial Crime & AML

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience in fraud investigation, risk analysis, payment operations, KYC/AML, account security, trust and safety, or a closely related field.
  • Strong investigative instinct, including gathering evidence and testing explanations before reaching conclusions.
  • Comfort working with transaction data, logs, and account histories, and identifying patterns across multiple cases.
  • Good judgment in ambiguous situations where policy does not provide a clear answer.
  • Fluency in English and Portuguese, with clear written communication for documenting decisions.
  • Comfort with admin panels, customer relationship management systems, ticketing systems, and internal tools, and ability to learn new tools quickly.
  • Genuine interest in games and understanding that players are a community.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
  • Availability to work assigned shifts, including day or night shifts as required.
  • Reliable high-speed internet, electricity, and a suitable workstation.
Responsibilities
  • Investigate refund and chargeback abuse, identifying patterns across accounts, payment methods, and purchase behavior.
  • Investigate exploits and economy abuse, including unauthorized trading, bots, and manipulation of in-game systems.
  • Handle account takeover cases end to end by determining whether a compromise occurred, containing it, securing the account, and supporting player recovery.
  • Review identity and age verification cases, including suspected verification gaming, and take appropriate action.
  • Use admin panels, logs, device and session data, and payment records to establish what happened before making decisions.
  • Document each decision so others can understand who was involved, what happened, and how the conclusion was reached.
  • Escalate cases beyond the role’s authority or involving significant financial or reputational exposure, with the evidence organized.
  • Handle Trust & Safety escalations, including ban appeals, player safety reports, and policy violations that frontline moderation cannot resolve; take action or route them to the appropriate team.
  • Recognize recurring fraud patterns and surface them to the team, including cases where automated detection is producing incorrect results.
  • Coordinate with Payments, Support, and external providers when needed for a case.
  • Contribute to improving standard operating procedures, macros, and internal documentation as the operation matures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a mobile, online, or live-service game, particularly one with a virtual economy or in-game currency.
  • Experience with chargeback and dispute processes or payment providers.
  • Experience investigating account takeover, phishing, or credential theft.
  • Familiarity with identity verification providers and age assurance workflows.
  • Certifications such as Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
  • Experience with SQL or using data to investigate at scale.
  • Background in trust and safety, content moderation, or player support.

About the company

Pocket Worlds builds a platform for immersive digital experiences where users can create, share, and monetize virtual worlds. Its flagship product, Highrise, is a virtual universe that people explore and interact with inside creator-built environments. The platform works by letting digital creators design items, experiences, and entire worlds, which other users can purchase or interact with through in-app transactions. Creators earn revenue from what they sell, while Pocket Worlds takes a percentage of transactions and also offers premium features for customization. The company differentiates itself through a strong, community-driven culture that emphasizes ownership, curiosity, and initiative, making it easy for beginners to build engaging experiences without advanced technical skills. Its goal is to grow a large, active ecosystem where creators can express themselves, connect with others, and earn money by contributing virtual content and worlds.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$10.1M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • Neopets crossed into Highrise on April 17, 2026, proving licensed IP demand.
  • Highrise's May 18, 2026 blog touts daily engagement payouts and 90% IWP take-rate.
  • SteamDB listed Highrise: Avatar & Social World on September 9, 2026, expanding PC distribution.

What critics are saying

  • Roblox Creator Rewards launched July 24, 2025, neutralizing Highrise's creator-economics advantage.
  • Highrise requires HR+ subscribers for payouts, making monetization dependent on paying users.
  • App-store policy shocks or a failed Hotel Hideaway integration can crush Pocket Worlds' 100-person team.

What makes PocketWorlds unique

  • Highrise reported 55M+ registered players on Pocket Worlds' site, September 10, 2026.
  • Highrise Studio pays creators daily through Earned Gold, unlike Roblox's July 24, 2025 program.
  • Pocket Worlds acquired Hotel Hideaway on September 10, 2026, creating a multi-world portfolio.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

0%
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Sep 10th, 2026
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VentureBeat
Mar 28th, 2024
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Medium
Jul 6th, 2022
Pocket Worlds Welcomes Capsule House as the First NFT Community to Build in Highrise World | by Pocket Worlds PR | Pocket Worlds | Medium

Today, Pocket Worlds LTD is excited to announce its partnership with Capsule House, a leading NFT project that will be among the first to establish their own Highrise Tower and metaverse experience for their community: the Capsule House Highrise.

VentureBeat
Jan 28th, 2021
Pocket Worlds raises $7 million to expand High Rise mobile MMO

Pocket Worlds has raised $7 million to expand its High Rise mobile massively multiplayer online social game.

Ayo News
Jan 28th, 2021
Pocket Worlds LTD receives financing of $7M in Series A funding round

Social sandbox MMO gaming company, Pocket Worlds, has secured $7M USD in a Series A funding round.