AML and Sanctions Operations Manager

THE POSITION
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FanDuel Group is seeking an AML and Sanctions Operations Manager to join its Financial Crime Compliance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in gaming AML compliance and/or related financial crime operations.

This role will oversee FanDuels Ontario AML and sanctions operations including management of a team of Associates and Senior Associates responsible for conducting enhanced due diligence reviewing sanctions list matches investigating potentially suspicious customer activity and supporting the drafting filing and tracking of FanDuels Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) and Casino Disbursement Report (CDR) process.

The position will also be responsible for overseeing the review of complex or high-risk customer activity and supporting routine engagement with Ontario and Alberta gaming regulators. Additional responsibilities include identifying opportunities to enhance AML operational processes to improve efficiency and scalability while maintaining compliance with evolving Ontario and Alberta regulatory requirements.

This role will report to the Senior Manager AML and Sanctions Operations and sits within the FanDuel Legal and Compliance function.

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Ensure the Canadian AML and Sanctions Operations team operates in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements relating to AML and sanctions across Canadian jurisdictions including Ontario and Alberta.
• Lead and oversee AML investigations in accordance with Canadian regulatory expectations internal policies and risk-based procedures to identify potential suspicious activity including alerts generated through transaction monitoring negative media screening internal referrals and other intelligence sources.
• Provide investigative oversight and subject matter guidance to AML investigators; conduct quality control reviews of case work and regulatory reporting (including STRs and CDRs) to ensure investigations are well-supported documentation meets internal standards and regulatory reporting is accurate timely and defensible in accordance with FINTRAC and provincial gaming regulatory expectations (e.g. iGO AGCO AiGC and AGLC).
• Establish investigation standards and provide coaching to promote consistent investigative analysis documentation quality and sound decision-making across the team.
• Monitor operational performance through KPIs case metrics and data analysis to ensure effective investigation throughput while maintaining investigative quality.
• Identify emerging money laundering typologies in digital wagering and implement risk-based controls to address evolving financial crime threats.
• Partner with Payments Fraud Responsible Gaming and Product teams to identify financial crime risks and implement effective controls across the player lifecycle.
• Support the enhancement of transaction monitoring frameworks including scenario tuning risk rating methodologies and case management workflows.
• Support the ongoing development and enhancement of the Canadian AML program in response to regulatory changes internal risk assessments and audit findings.
• Oversee the timely and accurate response to regulatory inquiries and information requests ensuring appropriate coordination across internal stakeholders and compliance with regulatory expectations.

THE STATS
What were looking for in our next teammate

• Minimum 5 years working with a Canadian gaming regulator or within the compliance function of a regulated financial institution supporting Canadian AML requirements.
• Strong understanding of transaction monitoring risk rating methodologies and the ability to operationalize regulatory requirements in a fast-paced environment while managing day-to-day AML operations.
• Experience managing a team in a high-volume fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience drafting reviewing and submitting STRs and CDRs in accordance with regulatory expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to execute operational processes while identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and scalable solutions.
• Strong critical thinking investigative judgment and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership and a desire to be a leader within FanDuel Group.
• Dont check all the boxes Thats okay! We encourage you to still apply if your experience is adjacent and you are interested in growing into the role.
  
  
  

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: Americas #1 Sportsbook FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform FanDuel Casino; the industrys unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.

In addition FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states Canada and Puerto Rico.

The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles Atlanta and Jersey City as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The companys affiliates have offices worldwide including in Ireland Portugal Romania and Australia.

FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment the worlds largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning mental health support and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave) annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance) 401k with up to a 5% match commuter benefits pet insurance and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location role and level.

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe as one of our principles states We are One Team!. As such we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry religion creed sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity gender expression veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued respected and included.

FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please email.

The applicable salary range for this position is $97000 - $121000 CAD which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience location business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical vision and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation including but not limited to cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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