Regulatory Compliance Director, Predictions
As a Regulatory Compliance Director, you’ll play a critical role in protecting the integrity and compliance of DraftKings’ prediction markets. You’ll help shape and oversee regulatory programmes that support a transparent, fair, and trusted marketplace while partnering with teams across the business to navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Working at the intersection of regulation, surveillance, and operations, you’ll lead high-impact initiatives that influence both day-to-day compliance activities and the future of our regulated products.
- Lead the preparation, review, and submission of regulatory filings, rule amendments, notices, and other communications to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and other regulatory bodies.
- Oversee investigations into potential violations of internal rules, market conduct standards, and regulatory requirements, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of identified issues.
- Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute regulatory compliance strategies that support business objectives while maintaining market integrity and regulatory adherence.
- Manage regulatory reporting obligations and help ensure compliance programmes, policies, and procedures remain effective and aligned with evolving regulatory expectations.
- Collaborate with Product, Operations, Legal, Risk, and other cross-functional teams to identify compliance risks and implement practical, scalable solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted representative of the organisation on regulatory matters.
- Provide leadership and guidance across the Regulatory Compliance function, including acting as the senior compliance lead when necessary.
- Support the development of future products and initiatives by evaluating regulatory considerations and helping establish compliant operating frameworks.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Law, or a related field. (required)
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in regulatory compliance, market regulation, or regulatory oversight within a Designated Contract Market, Derivatives Clearing Organisation, futures commission merchant, broker-dealer, exchange, or regulatory agency. (required)
- Deep knowledge of derivatives or financial market regulations, including experience working with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or similar regulatory bodies. (required)
- Strong understanding of the full trade lifecycle, including order management, execution, clearing, settlement, and reconciliation processes. (required)
- Experience leading complex regulatory investigations and managing regulatory examinations, inquiries, or reporting requirements. (required)
- Familiarity with market surveillance platforms, case management systems, and compliance monitoring tools. (required)
- Exceptional analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive information responsibly. (required)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience influencing stakeholders and collaborating effectively across multiple teams and levels of leadership. (required)
- Comprehensive health benefits, including various medical plans, dental, and vision.
- Wellbeing Programme with 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 for care finder and backup childcare for U.S. employees.
- Family planning benefits supporting adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, or other family planning.
- Flexible PTO if you work in the United States.
- Pet insurance to help save on vet expenses.
- Gym reimbursement for part of your gym membership.
- Financial Planning support from 401(k) matching to programs such as Origin Financial.
- Commuter benefits to help lower costs on your daily commute.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program 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.