Compliance Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day execution of the Company’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and regulatory compliance program, ensuring adherence to BSA/FinCEN requirements and Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) regulations
• Maintain all AML and compliance-related documentation, logs, and case files in an audit-ready condition
• Support the development, revision, and implementation of internal controls, policies, and procedures to align with regulatory requirements and operational realities
• Prepare and respond to internal audits, external audits, and regulatory examinations, including gathering documentation and addressing inquiries
• Communicate regulatory expectations and compliance requirements clearly to operational teams and leadership
• Provide AML and compliance training to staff to reinforce awareness, accountability, and adherence to regulatory standards
• Identify emerging compliance risks and escalate issues in a timely manner to protect the integrity of the Company’s gaming license
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all patrons, transaction, and compliance-related information
• Timely, accurate, and well-documented escalation of AML risks, compliance issues, and control failures to the Director of Compliance
• Select, train, and develop team members through education, coaching, and performance management, including the use of corrective action when necessary to uphold compliance and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of direct team leadership experience, including supervision, mentoring, and holding staff accountable to performance and compliance standards
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in AML, regulatory compliance, or casino gaming compliance, with direct exposure to Title 31/BSA requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required
• Demonstrated proficiency in AML/Title 31 requirements required upon hire
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or equivalent certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, fact-based, and regulator-facing documentation
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed to support operations and compliance matters
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, documentation quality, and audit defensibility