Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist, Predictions
DraftKings is seeking a Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist to support the Financial Crimes Compliance program for DraftKings Predictions. This role is key in strengthening regulatory oversight, risk management, and monitoring initiatives within an evolving prediction markets environment.
The specialist will collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, Risk, Product, and Analytics teams to identify emerging financial crimes risks and enhance compliance controls. They will also support governance, quality assurance, and program improvement initiatives that help protect customers and support the continued growth of DraftKings Predictions.
- Serve as a Financial Crimes Compliance subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to Compliance, Risk, and key business partners supporting DraftKings Predictions.
- Analyze regulatory requirements, industry trends, emerging financial crimes risks, and program effectiveness within prediction markets and trading environments.
- Advise on development of product features and functionality to manage risk and ensure compliance as effectively as possible.
- Collaborate with internal teams to design and optimize transaction monitoring alerts and controls to improve the detection of potentially suspicious activity.
- Support internal risk assessments and assist with external audits and regulatory responses to ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, and internal policies.
- Act as the point of contact for compliance-related escalations from team members, business partners, stakeholders, and third parties.
- Stay current with evolving AML regulations, financial crimes typologies, trading-related risks, and industry best practices to support ongoing program improvements.
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field with at least 4 years of relevant AML, or other financial crimes related experience (required).
- Compliance or Risk Management certifications such as CAMS, CIPP, or CRCM, or willingness to obtain recommended certifications (preferred).
- Experience supporting compliance oversight, risk assessments, market surveillance, transaction monitoring, or quality assurance initiatives (required).
- Prior experience in trading, financial markets, prediction markets, brokerage, or other regulated financial services environments (required).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information, identify potential risks, and recommend practical improvements (required).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex compliance requirements and collaborate effectively across teams (required).
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to evolving regulatory requirements and business needs (required).
- Comprehensive health benefits, including various medical plans, dental, and vision.
- Wellbeing program including free therapy sessions with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and many more.
- 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to all global team members and workplace lactation support.
- Partnership with Care.com, a care finder and backup childcare partner for U.S. employees.
- Family planning benefits including support for adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, or other family planning.
- Flexible PTO if working in the United States.
- Pet insurance to help save on vet expenses.
- Gym reimbursement for part of gym membership once enrolled in a health insurance plan.
- Financial planning support including 401(k) matching and programs such as Origin Financial.
- Commuter benefits to help lower costs on daily commutes.
- Tuition reimbursement for educational courses related to their positions or another position at DraftKings.
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.