Associate, Regulation
DraftKings is looking for an Associate, Regulation to play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity of its prediction markets. This position operates at the intersection of regulation, surveillance, and operations to ensure that markets remain fair, compliant, and scalable.
The role involves overseeing trade practice surveillance and partnering directly with regulators to maintain a trusted exchange. The successful candidate will contribute to shaping a future-ready exchange within a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
- Conduct day-to-day trade practice surveillance and support the onboarding of new customers.
- Assist with the composition of regulatory filings to the CFTC in a timely and accurate manner.
- Continually review and update the policies and procedures of the exchange for compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations.
- Identify, investigate, and escalate potential trade practice violations in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Partner closely with the regulatory team on all matters related to trade practice violations, including investigations and regulatory reporting.
- Monitor market participation, relevant news, and the economic performance of industries underlying exchange contracts.
- Provide rotational coverage during market hours to ensure continuous and effective market surveillance.
- At least 1 year of experience in market regulation or compliance within a DCM, exchange, broker-dealer, or regulatory oversight body (required).
- Strong attention to detail and accountability when working sensitive or time-critical data (required).
- Flexibility to support rotating shifts during live market coverage windows (required).
- Familiarity with case management and market surveillance tooling (preferred).
- Interest in prediction markets, sports trading, or financial markets (required).
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Wellbeing program featuring free therapy sessions, employee assistance programmes, the Calm App, and virtual yoga classes.
- 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and workplace lactation support.
- Access to Care.com for care finding and backup childcare.
- Support for family planning including adoption, surrogacy, and fertility treatments.
- Flexible PTO for US employees.
- Pet insurance.
- Gym membership reimbursement.
- Financial planning support including 401(k) matching and Origin Financial programs.
- Commuter benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement for educational courses.
DraftKings Inc. is a leading American digital sports entertainment and gaming company, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2012, it started in daily fantasy sports and has grown into one of the largest US online sportsbook and iGaming operators. The company offers mobile sports betting, online casino and daily fantasy contests across regulated North American markets. DraftKings is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange and employs several thousand people.