Job Description

Auditor Betting and Gaming

The Role

Fanatics Corporate Audit and Risk Management serves as a strategic risk partner by delivering independent assurance and proactive advisory engagements. These activities are tailored to address unique risks, provide meaningful insights, and offer recommendations to strengthen the organization's control environment in support of Fanatics' strategic objectives.

The Auditor Betting and Gaming will assist in executing audits with a primary emphasis on the risks and requirements set forth by state regulators for Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG). The individual will be tasked with performing thorough internal audits to ensure compliance with procedural and regulatory standards across all jurisdictions in which Fanatics operates. In addition, the Auditor will collaborate with audit management to cultivate constructive relationships with leadership, gain an in-depth understanding of the Company's operations, and maintain awareness of its risk profile. The role entails independently evaluating, testing, and reporting results across various functions of FBG operations in alignment with the established audit plan.

What You'll Do:

• Contribute to the development and execution of audit projects throughout all phases, including planning, designing testing templates and work programs, executing test procedures, and documenting findings to effectively communicate issues and risks.
• Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, financial accounting standards, and company policies and procedures.
• Participate in the testing and validation of issue remediation.
• Assist in audit projects in accordance with the Corporate Audit handbook and IIA professional standards.
• Support advisory assignments by carrying out designated tasks such as process flow design, documentation, data analysis, and review of reports and presentations.
• Contribute to audit team initiatives including process improvements, annual risk assessments, and playbook development.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the gaming industry and its regulatory landscape.
• Exhibit knowledge in risks and controls related to regulatory risk, revenue, liability reserves, cash management, accounts payable, currency transaction reporting, suspicious activity reporting, among others.
• Show initiative and the ability to work autonomously.
• Display strong multitasking and project management skills, ensuring timely and high-quality completion of multiple priorities, with a clear grasp of communication requirements throughout audit engagements.
• Possess sound business acumen, enabling the translation of regulatory requirements and risk concepts into practical solutions that consider business context and prudent management principles.
• Communicate ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clarity, conciseness, and professionalism; consistently address issues, concerns, and audit activities candidly at all levels of management.

Ideal Candidate Profile Regulatory Compliance

The preferred candidate will possess a strong understanding of compliance frameworks within the gaming sector, demonstrating proficiency in risk management, audit processes, and adherence to regulatory standards. This individual should be detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to maintaining compliance in a highly regulated environment.

Experience:

• 13 years' experience within the gaming industry (Casino, Sportsbook, or iGaming), focusing on Regulatory Compliance and/or Internal Audit.
• In lieu of direct gaming compliance or audit experience, candidates with operational experience in gaming or audit/compliance experience in other highly regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, insurance, or government) are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge:

• Practical knowledge of gaming compliance, sports betting, online gaming operations, and/or reporting obligations.
• Familiarity with internal audit, risk assessment processes, and audit methodologies

Analytical & Technical Skills:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and analyze compliance risks.
• Experience with data analysis, compliance systems, or audit tools is a plus.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Accounting, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
• Preferred professional certifications include Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or willingness to pursue certification.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing and eligible to obtain necessary gaming licenses in applicable jurisdictions.
• 20-30% domestic travel required

The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $90,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.

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