Senior Manager, Gaming Compliance & Risk
As a Senior Manager, Gaming Compliance & Risk you'll lead the charge in shaping and executing regulatory strategy across a complex, multi-jurisdictional landscape. You'll work at the intersection of regulation, product, and operations, ensuring compliance is seamlessly embedded into everything we build and launch. In this role, you'll partner with cross-functional teams to translate evolving gaming regulations into scalable, risk-based solutions that support innovation while maintaining the highest standards of integrity. You'll play a key role in strengthening regulatory relationships and driving operational excellence as the business continues to expand.
- Oversee compliance with state gaming regulations, internal controls, and licensing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Act as a subject matter expert on gaming regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks, advising stakeholders across the business.
- Design, implement, and continuously enhance regulatory compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Align regulatory requirements with operational processes and business initiatives to ensure seamless execution.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for gaming regulators, supporting audits, inquiries, and examinations.
- Lead regulator engagement strategy, including preparing for and managing meetings and communications.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Legal teams to embed compliance into new product launches and features.
- Provide clear, actionable compliance guidance to support business initiatives and market expansion efforts.
- At least 8 years of experience in gaming compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management within regulated gaming, sports betting, iGaming, or a similarly regulated industry.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with gaming regulators, laboratories, or government agencies.
- Deep understanding of gaming regulatory frameworks, enforcement trends, and regulator expectations across jurisdictions.
- Strong ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly and effectively to regulators, business partners, and senior leadership.
- Proven ability to influence outcomes and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
- A strategic mindset paired with a practical, solutions-oriented approach to compliance and risk management.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder groups.
- A collaborative approach with a focus on driving accountability, continuous improvement, and regulatory excellence.
- Health Benefits: comprehensive health benefits, including various medical plans, dental, and vision.
- Wellbeing Program: free access to programs such as free therapy sessions with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and many more.
- Parental Leave & Support: 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to all global team members and offer workplace lactation support. Additionally, partner with Care.com, a care finder and backup childcare partner for U.S. employees.
- Family Planning: offer a range of benefits that support family planning, including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, or other family planning.
- Flexible PTO: flexible PTO if you work in the United States.
- Pet Insurance: save on vet expenses for accidents, illnesses, and more through pet insurance benefit.
- Gym Reimbursement: reimburse part of your gym membership once you enroll in a health insurance plan.
- Financial Planning: 401(k) matching to programs such as Origin Financial.
- Commuter Benefits: access to commuter benefits to help you save money on your daily commute.
- Tuition Reimbursement: 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.
