Director, Predictions Compliance

DraftKings Inc.

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About The Position

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 Director of Predictions Compliance, you will lead DraftKings’ financial crimes and trade surveillance program for Predictions, supporting a transformative initiative that unlocks new opportunities for the business and our customers. You will oversee investigations, regulatory reporting, and program governance to ensure effective, compliant operations. In this role, you will scale and manage core program components, including investigation workflows, quality assurance, third-party oversight, escalations, regulatory obligations, and team development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 7+ years of experience in banking, financial services, or a regulatory agency
• 7+ years of experience preparing regulatory reporting and managing teams, with at least 3 years leading components of a financial crimes or trade surveillance program
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives
• Strong knowledge of AML, fraud, and counter-terrorist financing regulations, with the ability to apply them in risk assessments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience working cross-functionally and with external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of SQL or Snowflake preferred
• CAMS or CFE certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory reporting across the Predictions financial crimes program
• Lead enhancements to procedures, controls, and analytic tools, and deliver clear reporting to leadership
• Serve as the escalation point for direct team, business partners, stakeholders, and third parties
• Monitor program performance, identify risks, and escalate issues to leadership while maintaining effective oversight
• Partner with Quality Assurance and training teams to support onboarding, development, and ongoing performance of investigators
• Lead key Financial Crimes initiatives, including audits and regulatory examinations, ensuring full compliance
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Product, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure scalability and regulatory readiness.
• Stay current on regulatory changes, emerging risks, and industry trends to proactively adapt the program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director