Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist

undefined ago • 4 Years + • Financial Analysis • $76,000 PA - $95,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist, you will be a key member of the Financial Crimes Compliance program, supporting business oversight, managing governance and monitoring functions, and driving program-level initiatives. This role involves collaborating cross-functionally with Compliance, Risk, Product, and Analytics teams to ensure DraftKings adheres to internal AML policies and external regulatory obligations. You will also assist in quality assurance to enhance program effectiveness and consistency, contributing to a transformative initiative unlocking new opportunities for the company and its customers.
Must have:
  • Serve as a Financial Crimes Compliance subject matter expert.
  • Provide advanced analysis on regulatory compliance and emerging risks.
  • Advise on product features to manage risk and ensure compliance.
  • Collaborate to optimize alerts for suspicious transactions and AML monitoring.
  • Support internal risk assessments and assist with external audits.
  • Act as the point of contact for escalations.
  • Stay current with money laundering and terrorist financing trends.
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • At least 4 years of relevant AML or financial crimes experience.
  • Well organized with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally.
Good to have:
  • Compliance or Risk Management certifications (CAMS, CIPP, CRCM) or willingness to obtain them.
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.

The Crown Is Yours

As a Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist, you will serve as a key member of the Financial Crimes Compliance program in supporting key business oversight, managing governance and monitoring functions, and key program level initiatives. In this role, you will be part of a transformative initiative aimed at unlocking new opportunities for DraftKings and our customers. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Compliance, Risk, Product, and Analytics teams, and help ensure DraftKings remains compliant with internal AML policies and external regulatory obligations. You will also assist in supporting quality assurance initiatives to drive program effectiveness and consistency.

What you’ll do as a Financial Crimes Compliance Specialist

  • Serve as a Financial Crimes Compliance subject matter expert who is able to provide critical support and guidance for the Compliance & Risk organization and key business partners.
  • Provide advanced analysis regarding regulatory compliance, industry trends, emerging risks, and program health.
  • Advise on development of product features and functionality to manage risk and ensure compliance as effectively possible.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to design and optimize alerts to increase detection of suspicious transactions and improve transaction monitoring within AML.
  • Support internal risk assessments and assist with external audits and regulatory responses to ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, and internal policies.
  • Act as the point of contact for escalations from team members, business partners, stakeholders, and third parties.
  • Stay current with money laundering and terrorist financing behaviors, issues, policies, regulations, criminal typologies, industry best practices, and developing trends.

What you’ll bring

  • A Bachelor's Degree in a related field with at least 4 years of relevant AML, or other financial crimes related experience.
  • Compliance or Risk Management certifications such as CAMS, CIPP, or CRCM, or willingness to obtain recommended certifications is preferred.
  • Well organized and strong attention to detail, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, often under challenging time constraints.
  • A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.

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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 76,000.00 USD - 95,000.00 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. 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.

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About The Company

DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. It’s simple, at DraftKings, we believe life’s more fun with skin in the game. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. Headquartered in Boston, with offices around the globe, we believe we can continue to define what it means to be a technology company in sports entertainment. We love what we do, and think you will too.

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