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. 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.
Skills Required
- At least 8 years of experience in gaming compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management
- Demonstrated experience working directly with gaming regulators, laboratories, or government agencies
- Strong ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to business partners and senior leadership
- A strategic mindset with a solutions-oriented approach to compliance
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What are DraftKings's perks and benefits like?
DraftKings offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with mental health resources, wellness programs, and flexible paid time off. Employees also receive family support benefits, including 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all global team members, as well as fertility, adoption, and childcare support.
Financial benefits include a 401(k) with company match, equity opportunities, and professional development support.
In addition, DraftKings provides workplace perks such as free meals and snacks, commuter benefits, and a collaborative, fast-paced culture with hybrid or remote flexibility depending on the role.
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What We Do
It's simple, at DraftKings, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. We’re developing the most innovative and entertaining real money products and offers; to forever transform how people experience sports; to be a fully vertically integrated sports betting operator. It's our ultimate goal to build the best, most trusted, and most customer-centric destination for our players. We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.
Why Work With Us
Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers. Ready to own what’s next?
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