Aml Escalations Senior Associate

ABOUT FANDUEL

FanDuel Group ("FanDuel") is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media.

FanDuel has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers and 28 retail locations. FanDuel is based in New York with offices in New Jersey , Georgia, California, Oregon, Canada and Scotland.

Its networks FanDuel TV and FanDuel+ are broadly distributed on linear cable television and through its relationships with leading direct-to-consumer over-the-top platforms.

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

THE ROSTER

At FanDuel, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports and teams. We're dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does "winning" look like at FanDuel? It's recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work-and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we'll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creatives professionals to cutting edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best in class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. At FanDuel, our principle of "We Are One Team" runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it

FanDuel Group is looking to add an AML Escalations Senior Associate to its Financial Crimes Compliance team, with experience in compliance and/or related operations to review and disposition escalations related to suspicious deposit, withdrawal and gameplay activity, sanctions, politically exposed persons ("PEPs") and negative media. The position will also be responsible for managing escalations from both internal and external partners including Fraud & Payments, Responsible Gaming and Risk & Trading, plus transaction monitoring alerts as well as performing customer enhanced due diligence. 

This role will report to an AML Ops Manager and sit within the FanDuel Group Legal and Compliance Team. Successful licensing with state gaming regulators will be required following employment.

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

• Perform anti-money laundering, sanctions, PEP and negative news review processes in accordance with the FanDuel AML Policy.
• Conduct enhanced due diligence and in-depth reviews related to escalations from internal and external stakeholders as well as prepare clear and concise responses to regulators and law enforcement requests.
• Prepare investigation reports, summaries, and present findings.   
• Perform secondary reviews of escalations performed by associates.
• Work with teams including Fraud & Payments, Responsible Gaming, Risk & Trading, Retail and Conduct & Integrity to gather information related to escalations, as needed.
• Research, evaluate, and analyze escalations to determine risk and any further action necessary.
• Continually learn and adapt to changing money laundering trends and suspicious behavior.
• Identify process improvements and help implement changes to further develop the AML program.
• Train, mentor and guide associates within the team.
• Support operational reporting and tracking and other metrics that can be effectively used in risk-based reporting for senior management.

THE STATS
What we're looking for in our next teammate

• 3+ years working in the compliance function of a highly regulated financial institution or a proven track record of performance in daily fantasy sports, online gaming, or related industries.
• Demonstrated aptitude for process execution.
• Strong communication (both verbal and written), organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of common money laundering trends and emerging threats.
• Advanced understanding of Check, ACH, Wire, Debit/Credit card, PayPal, and other payment channels.
• Passion to work hard in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• An exceptional team player with a desire to be a leader within FanDuel Group.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification preferred.
• Licensure: Must be able to pass required licensing as mandated by various state racing and gaming regulatory bodies.

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we're committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:

• An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
• Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
• Mentorship and professional development resources to help you refine your game
• Be well, save well and live well - with FanDuel Total Rewards your benefits are one highlight reel after another 

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principal states, "We Are One Team!"  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 another 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.  We want our team to include diverse individuals because diversity of thought, diversity of perspectives, and diversity of experiences leads to better performance.  Having a diverse and inclusive workforce is a core value that we believe makes FanDuel stronger and more competitive as One Team!
The applicable salary range for this position is $70,000 - $88,000, 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 flexible time off (including unlimited paid time off for full-time employees) and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

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