Matt Rainford

Matt Rainford is an experienced compliance professional with a robust background in payments, fraud prevention, and compliance operations. At Smarkets since March 2022, Matt holds the positions of Compliance Operations Manager, Team Lead, and Analyst, driving compliance initiatives and overseeing operational efficiency. Prior to this, Matt served at Run It Once Poker from February 2019 to March 2022, beginning as a Customer Service Specialist and advancing to Senior Payments, Fraud and Compliance Specialist, where responsibilities included managing daily operations, monitoring transactions, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Additionally, Matt has experience as a professional poker player from January 2009 to February 2019.