As Director of Predictions Compliance, you will lead financial crimes and trade surveillance initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee program governance, investigations, and team development.
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The Crown Is Yours
As a Director of Predictions Compliance, you will lead DraftKings' financial crimes and trade surveillance program for Predictions, supporting a transformative initiative that unlocks new opportunities for the business and our customers. You will oversee investigations, regulatory reporting, and program governance to ensure effective, compliant operations. In this role, you will scale and manage core program components, including investigation workflows, quality assurance, third-party oversight, escalations, regulatory obligations, and team development.
What you'll do as Director of Predictions Compliance
What you'll bring
Join Our Team
We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is 182,900.00 USD - 228,600.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
The Crown Is Yours
As a Director of Predictions Compliance, you will lead DraftKings' financial crimes and trade surveillance program for Predictions, supporting a transformative initiative that unlocks new opportunities for the business and our customers. You will oversee investigations, regulatory reporting, and program governance to ensure effective, compliant operations. In this role, you will scale and manage core program components, including investigation workflows, quality assurance, third-party oversight, escalations, regulatory obligations, and team development.
What you'll do as Director of Predictions Compliance
- Oversee regulatory reporting across the Predictions financial crimes program
- Lead enhancements to procedures, controls, and analytic tools, and deliver clear reporting to leadership
- Serve as the escalation point for direct team, business partners, stakeholders, and third parties
- Monitor program performance, identify risks, and escalate issues to leadership while maintaining effective oversight
- Partner with Quality Assurance and training teams to support onboarding, development, and ongoing performance of investigators
- Lead key Financial Crimes initiatives, including audits and regulatory examinations, ensuring full compliance
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Product, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure scalability and regulatory readiness.
- Stay current on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and industry trends to proactively adapt the program
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree in a related field with 7+ years of experience in banking, financial services, or a regulatory agency
- 7+ years of experience preparing regulatory reporting and managing teams, with at least 3 years leading components of a financial crimes or trade surveillance program
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives
- Strong knowledge of AML, fraud, and counter-terrorist financing regulations, with the ability to apply them in risk assessments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working cross-functionally and with external stakeholders
- Working knowledge of SQL or Snowflake preferred
- CAMS or CFE certification strongly preferred
Join Our Team
We're a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is 182,900.00 USD - 228,600.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Top Skills
Snowflake
SQL
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