Director, AML & MSB Compliance (Las Vegas, NV)

IGT, a Nevada Corporation•Spring Valley, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

IGT is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director, AML & MSB Compliance to lead and oversee enterprise-wide Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), and Money Services Business (MSB) compliance programs. This role is responsible for driving regulatory compliance initiatives, overseeing transaction monitoring and investigations, managing licensing obligations, and partnering cross-functionally to mitigate operational and reputational risk. The role involves leading the company’s AML/CFT and MSB compliance programs from end to end, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal and state regulations. It also includes overseeing transaction monitoring activities, suspicious activity investigations, SAR filings, CTR reporting, OFAC compliance, and related regulatory obligations. The position requires managing Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) and payment registrations across multiple jurisdictions, developing and implementing AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls, and serving as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, and law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the role involves overseeing due diligence investigations, partnering with various teams to ensure compliance integration, leading and mentoring a compliance team, driving remediation efforts, developing AML training programs, and staying informed on evolving regulations.

Requirements

10+ years of AML/BSA/financial crimes compliance experience
Minimum 3 years in a management-level role within a licensed MSB, fintech, casino, gaming, or banking environment
5+ years of experience leading and developing teams in a collaborative environment
Strong knowledge of BSA/AML regulations, SARs, CTRs, OFAC, and transaction monitoring programs
Experience managing investigations, regulatory reporting, and compliance operations in a highly regulated environment
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with executives, regulators, and internal stakeholders
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Law, Criminal Justice, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

Experience within gaming or fintech industries
Familiarity with government and regulatory systems/tools
Experience managing money transmitter licensing programs across multiple jurisdictions
You are a hands-on leader who stays closely connected to your team and operational workflows
You thrive in highly regulated, fast-paced environments where collaboration and adaptability are essential
You bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to compliance and risk management
You are detail-oriented and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive investigations and regulatory matters
You communicate confidently and effectively with both frontline teams and executive leadership
You can balance strategic oversight with day-to-day operational execution

Responsibilities

Lead the company’s AML/CFT and MSB compliance programs from end to end, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal and state regulations
Oversee transaction monitoring activities, suspicious activity investigations, SAR filings, CTR reporting, OFAC compliance, and related regulatory obligations
Manage Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) and payment registrations across multiple jurisdictions
Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CFT policies, procedures, and internal controls
Serve as a key liaison with regulators, auditors, and law enforcement agencies as needed
Oversee due diligence investigations involving sanctions, politically exposed persons (PEPs), adverse media, and suspicious player activity
Partner with product, legal, operations, and executive leadership teams to ensure compliance requirements are integrated into business processes and products
Lead, mentor, and develop a collaborative compliance team consisting of 3 direct reports and 2 indirect reports
Drive remediation efforts related to audits, examinations, and regulatory findings
Develop and maintain AML training programs and self-exclusion program oversight
Stay informed on evolving AML, BSA, MSB, fintech, and gaming regulations and proactively assess operational impact