Senior Director Compliance

About the role

The Senior Director of Compliance provides strategic leadership and enterprise oversight for all compliance activities across the Company's Virginia gaming operations, ensuring adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, gaming regulations, and corporate policies.

Colonial Downs Group (CDG) is owned and operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated and consists of several different brands across Virginia. CDG is an inclusive and fun place to work, celebrating unique approaches and points of view, and believing diversity drives excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the compliance function across all Virginia gaming properties.
• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance enterprise-wide compliance programs, governance frameworks, policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Promote a culture of integrity, accountability, ethical conduct, and regulatory excellence throughout the organization.
• Direct the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and related financial crime compliance programs.
• Oversee Currency Transaction Reports (CTR), SARs, negotiable instrument activity, and all required BSA/AML reporting.
• Oversee Responsible Gaming and self-exclusion programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and accurate maintenance of all required records and systems.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide compliance monitoring and risk assessment programs to identify regulatory risks, evaluate internal controls, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead regulatory examinations, internal compliance audits, investigations, and licensing matters while ensuring timely resolution of findings and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Partner with Corporate Compliance, Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, Information Technology, Security, Human Resources, Operations, and property leadership to integrate compliance into business initiatives, operational changes, and property openings.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local gaming laws, regulations, and regulatory frameworks, including Virginia Lottery regulations and gaming compliance requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), FinCEN reporting requirements, and financial crime prevention programs.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management principles, compliance monitoring, corporate governance, and audit methodologies.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess complex regulatory issues, identify risks, and develop practical business solutions.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance while effectively communicating requirements to operational leaders.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership, regulators, auditors, and boards or executive committees.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. Prior experience in gaming, hospitality, or in a highly regulated related industries. Demonstrated success leading large-scale compliance operations with responsibility for regulatory compliance, leadership within a matrixed organization, and enterprise risk management expertise.

Multi-property leadership experience strongly preferred. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Must successfully pass all required background investigations and licensing requirements.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience utilizing compliance management systems, audit tools, case management software, and data analytics/reporting platforms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all racing and/or gaming licenses as required in applicable jurisdiction(s).

Benefits

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work, celebrating unique approaches and points of view, and believing diversity drives excellence.

Pay

Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000

Schedule

Estimated travel 25% - Role is onsite unless on business travel. May be required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.