Director, Regulatory Compliance - Las Vegas, NV

IGT, a Nevada Corporation•Spring Valley, NV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Regulatory Compliance to lead and oversee our U.S. compliance program within a highly regulated gaming environment. This role will be responsible for ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements, managing licensing activities, and serving as a key liaison with regulatory agencies. Reporting to senior leadership, this individual will play a critical role in shaping compliance strategy, supporting business growth, and leading a high-performing team.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, with a strong preference for gaming industry experience
Proven leadership experience, ideally at the Director level, managing and developing teams in complex environments
Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, licensing processes, and compliance reporting requirements
Experience working directly with regulatory agencies, including audits, hearings, or investigations
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment with competing priorities
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
Experience with compliance systems or databases; familiarity with ArdentSky is a plus
Background in other highly regulated industries may be considered

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership presence with the ability to guide and support both junior and senior team members
High level of professionalism and confidence when interacting with regulators and executive stakeholders
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance day-to-day execution and long-term compliance initiatives
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in a deadline-driven environment
Ability to build relationships across internal teams, regulators, and external partners
Adaptability in a dynamic, evolving regulatory landscape
A proactive approach to continuous improvement, process optimization, and team development

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the regulatory compliance function, including licensing, reporting, and audit readiness
Oversee all gaming license applications, renewals, and regulatory filings across the organization and its affiliates
Manage and enhance the Company’s Gaming Compliance and Reporting Plan, ensuring adherence to requirements set by regulatory bodies such as the Nevada Gaming Control Board
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators, coordinating audits, investigations, and responses to findings
Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external counsel to support new products, markets, and regulatory requirements
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of compliance professionals, ensuring effective structure, workload distribution, and career development
Drive process improvements and leverage technology (including tools like ArdentSky) to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory and legislative developments, providing updates and recommendations to senior leadership
Oversee due diligence processes across vendors, employees, and key business activities
Prepare and deliver compliance reporting to executive leadership and governance committees