Senior Manager, Compliance & Risk at DraftKings

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Sports BettingIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 7 years of experience in compliance, risk, or audit in a regulated industry
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and operational risk management
  • Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills with proven ability to simplify complex concepts for a range of audiences
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational precision
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Provide advisory support on regulatory requirements and control implementation, monitoring regulatory developments and guiding the business on necessary adaptations
  • Draft standards, assess risk, and design control frameworks for new and existing processes
  • Lead issue management, including root cause analysis and remediation tracking
  • Maintain and enhance Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) data and tooling, and support the rollout and training of new GRC systems
  • Deliver reporting on compliance trends and regulatory insights
  • Conduct risk and control assessments for critical products and functions
  • Support broader compliance and risk program initiatives as needed, using automation and AI to streamline operations

Skills

Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Audit
GRC
Control Frameworks
Issue Remediation
Root Cause Analysis
Risk Assessment
AI
Automation

DraftKings

Online platform for fantasy sports and betting

About DraftKings

DraftKings operates in the online gaming and entertainment industry, focusing on daily fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino games. Users can engage in daily fantasy sports contests for cash prizes, place bets on various sports events, and play casino games like slots, blackjack, roulette, and poker. The platform also includes a marketplace for digital collectibles, allowing users to buy, sell, and trade NFTs of celebrities. DraftKings ensures compliance with gaming regulations, providing a secure environment for its users. Unlike many competitors, DraftKings offers a diverse range of gaming options and revenue streams, attracting a wide audience of sports fans, gamblers, and digital collectors. The company's goal is to create a comprehensive and safe platform for users to enjoy various gaming activities and digital asset trading.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$911.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
Company Equity

Risks

Class action lawsuit for alleged unlawful account termination could damage reputation.
Accusations of collusion with FanDuel may lead to antitrust investigations.
Sportsbook+ in New York may face regulatory scrutiny over its subscription model.

Differentiation

DraftKings offers a unique combination of fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino games.
The company has ventured into the NFT market, expanding its digital collectibles offerings.
DraftKings ensures a secure gaming environment through compliance with gaming authorities.

Upsides

Partnership with Delta Air Lines could open new revenue streams through in-flight gaming.
Launch of Sportsbook+ in New York offers enhanced odds, attracting more subscribers.
Entry into the NFT market taps into the growing digital collectibles trend.

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