Compliance Analyst
Our client is a fintech platform that provides compliant banking solutions for the gaming industry. Its flagship product, EDGE Boost, offers FDIC-insured betting accounts and debit cards, enabling transparent fund access, spending controls, and responsible gaming by separating gambling funds from personal finances. Position Summary: Our client is hiring a Compliance Analyst with 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably within the gaming, gambling, or fintech sector. This role is essential to strengthening our compliance program, with an emphasis on monitoring, testing, and regulatory adherence. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of industry-specific risks and demonstrate the ability to navigate the complex regulatory landscape governing online wagering, sportsbook activity, and payment systems. Key Responsibilities Monitoring & Testing Build and execute a risk-based monitoring and testing program across account opening, debit transactions, marketing/promotions, customer support workflows. Create data-driven testing scripts and audit trails for EDGE Boost-specific use cases. Transactional Controls for EDGE Boost Review high risks or large transactions, including gaming deposits/withdrawals. Ensure adherence to BSA/AML, GLBA, Reg E, Reg Z, and relevant state-level gambling regulations. Monitor UDAAP exposure from promotions or cashback incentives. Due Diligence & Sponsor Bank Coordination Assist with FDIC partner (Cross River Bank) due‑diligence, providing oversight documentation and testing results. Coordinate compliance status reporting, updates, and examiner requests. Remediation & Issue Management Track findings and work with product, ops, legal design and verify corrective action plans. Document root cause analyses and ensure issue closure. Regulatory Change Management Analyze regulatory changes (federal and state), such as new gambling-related money‑movement guidance. Update policies, testing scopes, training materials, and embed changes into EDGE Boost controls. Reporting & Metrics Develop dashboards and regular reporting for compliance team, senior leadership, and sponsors. Present findings clearly quantify remediation timelines, and highlight emerging risk areas. Audit & Exam Readiness Lead audit-prep efforts for both internal and third-party exams. Maintain compliance documentation and help coordinate responses for regulatory exams. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor’s degree in business, Law, or related field. 3–5 years of experience in a compliance, audit, or risk function—preferably within gaming, gambling, sportsbook, or fintech. Hands-on experience conducting or supporting compliance monitoring, testing, or banking examinations (internal, external, or regulatory). Strong working knowledge of applicable regulations, including BSA/AML, GLBA, UDAAP, Regulation E/Z, and state/federal oversight frameworks. Proven ability to interpret and apply compliance obligations in embedded finance or banking platforms. Exceptional analytical, documentation, and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with sponsor bank partnerships, third-party risk, or FDIC regulatory coordination. Prior work with gaming, sports betting, or high-risk verticals is a plus. Familiarity with regulatory exams and audit-readiness practices. Professional certification (CAMS, CRCM, CCEP, or similar) is a strong plus. Proficient in Excel and compliance tools (e.g., Alloy, Comply Advantage or Unit 21) Benefits Work with a fast-growing team at the intersection of fintech and gaming. Collaborate directly with senior leadership on high-impact regulatory initiatives. Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and advancement opportunities. Mission-driven company culture rooted in accountability and innovation. Originally posted on Himalayas