DraftKings

Senior Manager, Gaming Compliance & Risk

DraftKings$118K — $148K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least 8 years of experience in gaming compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management within gaming, sports betting, or iGaming.
  • Proven experience interacting directly with gaming regulators and government agencies.
  • Deep understanding of various gaming regulatory frameworks and enforcement trends across jurisdictions.
  • Strong communication skills to clearly convey complex regulatory requirements to diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and influence outcomes in a dynamic, regulated environment.
  • Strategic and practical approach to compliance and risk management.
  • Exceptional organizational skills for managing multiple priorities and stakeholder engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee compliance with state gaming regulations and licensing across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on gaming compliance frameworks, advising stakeholders.
  • Design and enhance regulatory compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
  • Align regulatory requirements with business initiatives for seamless execution.
  • Serve as the main contact for gaming regulators during audits and inquiries.
  • Manage regulator engagement strategy, preparation, and communications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance into new product launches.
  • Provide actionable compliance guidance to support business and market expansion.

Benefits

  • Guidance to obtain required gaming licenses as part of your employment.
  • Work in a publicly traded technology company with growth potential.
  • Engage in a dynamic work environment focused on regulatory excellence.
  • Opportunity to influence and shape compliance strategies within a growing business.
Full Job Description
The Crown Is Yours

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.

What You'll Do
  • 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.

What You'll Bring
  • 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.


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 118,400.00 USD - 148,000.00 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.

About DraftKings

DraftKings is an American daily fantasy sports contest and sports betting operator. The company allows users to enter daily and weekly fantasy sports–related contests and win money based on individual player performances in five major American sports, Premier League and UEFA Champions League soccer, NASCAR auto racing, Canadian Football League, the XFL, mixed martial arts and Tennis. In August 2018, DraftKings launched DraftKings Sportsbook in New Jersey becoming the first legal mobile sports betting operator in the state. Since launching in New Jersey, DraftKings has opened mobile sports betting operations in Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and opened in New Hampshire December 30, 2019 after reaching contract with the New Hampshire Lottery. Retail sports betting is available in Iowa, Mississippi and New York. DraftKings Sportsbook mobile and retail sports betting products allow bettors in each state engage in betting for most major U.S. and international sports. As of April 2016, the majority of U.S. states consider fantasy sports a game of skill and not gambling. In November 2016, FanDuel and DraftKings, the two largest companies in the daily fantasy sports industry, reached an agreement to merge. However the merger was terminated in July 2017 due to it being blocked by the Federal Trade Commission as the combined company would have controlled a 90 percent of the market for daily fantasy sports. As of July 2017, DraftKings had eight million users.
Learn more about DraftKings
Size
3,400 employees
Market Cap
$4.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$577.9 million
Revenue
$292.3 million
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