Compliance Specialist I

Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort•Arlington, WA

7d•$29•Onsite

About The Position

At Angel of the Winds, the World’s Friendliest, Casino Resort we require all employees to provide exceptional guest service with a positive and outgoing attitude. We value all guests and team members through our guiding values; Welcoming, Engaged, Accountable, Customer Experience, and Team. We have a commitment to understand, define, and deliver what our guests want and represent our company by being professional and courteous to all. This position is a hands-on, operational compliance role designed to develop strong investigative skills, risk awareness, and on-floor presence. Compliance Specialist I team members are expected to be visible in operations, engage directly with employees, and learn how compliance functions in real time within a 24/7 casino environment. The role emphasizes practical application, training, and situational awareness—not just paperwork—while operating under the guidance of Compliance Specialist II and Compliance leadership.

Requirements

Demonstrated alignment with company values: Welcoming, Engaged, Accountable, Customer Service, and Team.
At least three (3) years related experience in gaming, compliance, AML, investigations, surveillance, cage operations, security, law enforcement, regulatory work, or other relevant fields.
Strong observational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify patterns and assess risk.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear investigative narratives and reports.
Comfortable speaking up, presenting information, and training others in larger groups and cross-department audiences.
Interest in hands-on compliance work that involves investigations, training, and active engagement with casino operations.
Comfort interacting with employees across departments and working in visible, on-floor environments.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a regulated environment where accuracy matters.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook; general comfort with technology and data systems.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in high-pressure or fast-changing situations.
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and varied schedules as operational needs require.
Interest in professional development, continuing education, and compliance-related certifications.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A/3 gaming license from the Stillaguamish Tribal Gaming Agency and Washington State.

Nice To Haves

CAMS certification or progress toward certification.
Law enforcement, regulatory, or formal investigative background.
Experience delivering employee training presentations.
Technical or compliance-focused writing experience.

Responsibilities

Conducts investigations into potentially suspicious or unusual activity and prepares required Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs).
Monitors and analyzes patron activity, emerging risks, and fraud trends to identify patterns and potential compliance concerns.
Assists with and delivers training to employees on Title 31, fraud awareness, counterfeit detection, and safety-related topics.
Works collaboratively with Cage, Slots, Table Games, Sportsbook, Security, Surveillance, and other departments to address compliance issues and risk concerns.
Serves as a visible compliance presence on the casino floor and in meetings; communicates effectively with employees at all levels.
Responds to significant compliance-related incidents, including after-hours situations, as required.
Assists with regulatory reporting and documentation in accordance with BSA/AML and Title 31 requirements.
Helps promote a proactive compliance culture focused on awareness, accountability, and risk prevention rather than checklist compliance.
Maintains accurate, clear, and well-documented investigative records and reports.
Stays informed on industry trends, regulatory updates, and evolving financial crime and fraud risks.
Adheres to regulatory, departmental, and company policies in an ethical and professional manner.
Maintains superior customer service to all internal and external customers.
Performs other compliance-related projects or duties as assigned by Compliance leadership.
Duties, responsibilities, requirements, and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed.