Manager, Compliance

About the role

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin. As Manager, Compliance at Fanatics Betting & Gaming, you will lead the development, implementation, and ongoing operation and enhancement of our regulatory compliance framework as we expand operations in Canada. This role will be responsible for helping establish and maintain a scalable compliance program that supports all applicable gaming, financial crime, consumer protection, and regulatory obligations. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Enterprise Compliance, you will work closely with business units and operational stakeholders to: i) define and assess compliance risks associated with international operations; ii) implement and monitor controls designed to mitigate those risks; iii) coordinate enhancements to policies, procedures, and compliance processes as needed; and iv) promote awareness and adherence to compliance responsibilities across the organization. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business, including Legal, Product, Payments, Operations, Responsible Gaming, and Regulatory Affairs teams, to operationalize a mature and effective compliance program that proactively mitigates legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risk. Additionally, your responsibilities will include supporting Anti-Money Laundering ("AML") and Anti-Terrorist Financing ("ATF") compliance obligations, including adherence to FINTRAC requirements and applicable provincial gaming regulations. The ideal candidate is an experienced compliance professional and strong written communicator who is a natural problem solver with exceptional attention to detail. With a focus on regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation, they will bring thoughtful, practical solutions to a rapidly growing organization while contributing at both a strategic and hands-on level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting strategic vision and long-term goals for operational and regulatory compliance
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, controls, and documentation necessary to support compliance with international regulatory requirements
• Oversee implementation and monitoring of Ontario and Alberta compliance programs
• Support licensing, registration, audit, and regulatory examination activities with applicable gaming authorities and regulators
• Build and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, external partners, and key stakeholders
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Payments, Marketing, Operations, Responsible Gaming, and Legal teams to ensure documented processes align with regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Monitor and assess regulatory developments across jurisdictions and support implementation of required changes
• Support the organization's AML/ATF compliance framework in accordance with FINTRAC requirements and the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA)
• Assist in oversight of customer due diligence ("CDD"), enhanced due diligence ("EDD"), sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity escalation processes
• Support preparation and maintenance of regulatory reporting obligations, including

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