Director of Compliance

Overview:
**Responsibilities**:

- Provide direction and support to the operation teams on site to ensure adherence to all federal, provincial laws and gaming MOPs, SOPs and P&Ps, FINTRAC and AML.
- Assures applicable operating department transactions and functions are conducted properly and in adherence with approved system of internal controls, as it relates to FINTRAC/AML.
- Coordinates departmental request for procedural changes in operation.
- Prepare reports for and participate in all required meetings with HRO/HRI/AGCO/OLG/Ontario Racing, internal and external audit(s).
- Oversee and track deliverables for compliance with HRI, AGCO, OLG Gaming and FINTRAC/AML.
- Complete assigned compliance audits and facilitate meetings to discuss audit findings.
- Liaise with regulators and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on regulatory matters / audits and/or advise Business Services in their interaction with regulators.
- Ensure the on-site Compliance team is adhering to all FINTRAC and AML regulations and review the STRs prior to filing, for accuracy and completeness.
- Analyze account activity for the purpose of identifying and reporting suspicious activity. And review customer accounts for potentially reportable suspicious activity following receipt of subpoena and ensure responses are completed and delivered within prescribed deadlines.
- Perform investigations to identify suspicious activity using information provided by multiple sources.
- Create STRs as necessary and document analysis of all accounts reviewed including those cases which do not result in a STR filing.
- Analyze various reports and data such as wire logs and currency reports for suspicious activity, transaction patterns, high-risk countries, etc. and perform appropriate investigations.
- Perform customer due diligence reviews and risk rating of customer accounts when necessary.
- Document all reviews and investigations by preparing thorough and detailed notes and/or summary that reflects a professional tone and factual statements.
- Perform reviews and testing of various procedures, current systems, interfaces, and responsibilities to ensure accuracy and compliance with all required regulations.
- Identify and recommend processes, policy and procedure changes and/or enhancements to help prevent and mitigate risk.
- Coordinate the ongoing knowledge testing of the operational teams. Produce, at a minimum, quarterly knowledge tests and evaluate and analyze the results.
- Assist all casino operation with compliance related issues.
- Coordinate and lead preparation for regulatory audits, AML risk assessments, and FINTRAC/OLG audits.
- Assists in assessing and communicating AML issues and/or concerns to casino operations management.
- Lead the on-site AML Committee to ensure site awareness and superior knowledge of all FINTRAC and AML requirements.
- Reporting as required; daily, monthly, quarterly and annual to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and develop and monitor controls and procedures to ensure such compliance.
- Commitment to routinely go above and beyond in the accomplishment of position responsibilities, playing a critical role in the achievement of organizational goals.
- Assist and collaborate in performing a wide variety of relevant projects.
- Mentor and lead the on-site Compliance team.
- Liaison with HRI Compliance.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Lives the Brand.

This job description reflects the position’s essential functions; it does not encompass all of the tasks that may be assigned.

Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS

Minimum 10 years in senior compliance leadership roles, preferably in the casino gaming industry.

This knowledge and these abilities are typically acquired via Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Law or equivalent and previous experience with auditing, and regulatory requirements required. Prior experience in hospitality or gaming preferred. (Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)

Superior knowledge of FINTRAC and AML requirements.

Superior knowledge of the Gaming Control Act, 1992; AGCO Registrar’s Standards for Gaming; Liquor Licence Act.

Knowledge of Sportsbook and iGaming an asset.

Must be able to obtain and maintain all appropriate licenses / certifications per Federal, Provincial, and Gaming regulations.

Investigative procedures.

Must successfully pass background check.

Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.

Ability to sustain high level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

Must posses ability to write clearly and concisely and effectively present information to all levels of management in written and verbal form.

Review and comprehend all necessary documentation.

Complete standard company forms and reports.

Manage multiple tasks concurrently in a changing environmen