Director, Regulatory Compliance - Las Vegas, NV

Overview

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Keys to Success

• 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

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