Director, Predictions Compliance

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The Crown Is Yours

As a Director of Predictions Compliance, you will lead DraftKings’ financial crimes and trade surveillance program for Predictions, supporting a transformative initiative that unlocks new opportunities for the business and our customers. You will oversee investigations, regulatory reporting, and program governance to ensure effective, compliant operations. In this role, you will scale and manage core program components, including investigation workflows, quality assurance, third-party oversight, escalations, regulatory obligations, and team development.

What you’ll do as Director of Predictions Compliance

Oversee regulatory reporting across the Predictions financial crimes program

Lead enhancements to procedures, controls, and analytic tools, and deliver clear reporting to leadership

Serve as the escalation point for direct team, business partners, stakeholders, and third parties

Monitor program performance, identify risks, and escalate issues to leadership while maintaining effective oversight

Partner with Quality Assurance and training teams to support onboarding, development, and ongoing performance of investigators

Lead key Financial Crimes initiatives, including audits and regulatory examinations, ensuring full compliance

Drive cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Product, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure scalability and regulatory readiness.

Stay current on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and industry trends to proactively adapt the program

What you’ll bring

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 7+ years of experience in banking, financial services, or a regulatory agency

7+ years of experience preparing regulatory reporting and managing teams, with at least 3 years leading components of a financial crimes or trade surveillance program

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives

Strong knowledge of AML, fraud, and counter-terrorist financing regulations, with the ability to apply them in risk assessments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working cross-functionally and with external stakeholders

Working knowledge of SQL or Snowflake preferred

CAMS or CFE certification strongly preferred

Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 182,900.00 USD - 228,600.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.