Executive Director Corporate Investigations

The Executive Director of Corporate Investigations is responsible for leading the strategic direction execution and oversight of all corporate investigations across Wynn Las Vegas. This role protects the integrity assets reputation guests and team members of the organization by managing complex investigations involving employee misconduct fraud theft regulatory violations workplace incidents financial crimes cyber-related concerns and other matters that present legal operational or reputational risk.

The Executive Director serves as a trusted adviser to executive leadership and works closely with Human Resources Legal Compliance Information Security Internal Audit Surveillance Security Finance and regulatory agencies to ensure investigative activities are conducted with professionalism discretion objectivity and adherence to applicable laws and company policies.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop implement and maintain the overall corporate investigations strategy for Wynn Las Vegas.
• Lead direct and oversee investigations involving allegations of fraud theft embezzlement conflicts of interest policy violations harassment workplace misconduct bribery corruption and other compliance-related matters.
• Provide leadership and guidance to investigative personnel establishing investigative standards procedures and best practices.
• Ensure investigations are conducted thoroughly objectively confidentially and in accordance with company policies and applicable federal state and local regulations.
• Direct the collection preservation and analysis of evidence including digital financial documentary and witness information.
• Partner with Human Resources and Employee Relations during investigations involving employee conduct and workplace concerns.
• Collaborate with Legal Compliance Internal Audit Information Security Surveillance and Security departments on complex or high-risk matters.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports executive briefings and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Identify trends emerging risks and control weaknesses developing proactive mitigation strategies to reduce organizational vulnerability.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with gaming regulators law enforcement agencies and other external partners.
• Serve as the primary investigative resource during significant incidents crises and matters involving potential legal or regulatory exposure.
• Support litigation audits regulatory reviews and administrative proceedings by providing investigative expertise and documentation.
• Develop performance metrics and reporting tools to measure investigative effectiveness and organizational risk trends.
• Manage department budgets staffing plans and operational resources.
• Lead training and awareness programs related to fraud prevention investigative reporting compliance ethics and workplace integrity.
• Foster a culture of accountability ethical conduct and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and exercise sound judgment when addressing complex business and personnel matters.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Forbes Five-Star service standards and Wynns culture of excellence.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive investigative experience including leadership responsibilities in corporate investigations law enforcement regulatory enforcement public integrity intelligence compliance or related fields.
• Minimum of five (5) years of senior management experience leading investigative teams.
• Bachelors degree in criminal justice Business Administration Law Security Management Intelligence Studies or related discipline is required.  Extensive experience at a senior level in State Local or Federal Law Enforcement can be supplemented for college degree.
• Extensive knowledge of investigative methodologies evidence handling interviewing techniques and case management practices.
• Strong understanding of employment law regulatory compliance fraud detection internal controls and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting financial operational workplace and compliance-related investigations within a large complex organization.
• Ability to analyze complex information identify key issues and develop practical risk-based solutions.
• Experience in counter terrorism and homeland security threats investigations and prevention.
• Understanding of Human Trafficking laws and prevention.
• Ability to lead complex teams of various backgrounds skills and abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to executive leadership and regulatory authorities.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and manage highly sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong project management leadership and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and investigative case management systems.
• Proficiency with modern AI tools such as Copilot Gemini Claude and Chat GPT.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all licenses and work cards required by the Nevada Gaming Control Board and local regulatory authorities.
• Must be able to adapt to changing work environments and maintain excellent time management skills.
• Must be able to work evenings weekends holidays and maintain availability for urgent investigations when business needs require.

Additional Information :

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time