Compliance Manager

Boyd Interactive; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Dynamic and fast-paced environment

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Boyd Interactive is a Canada-incorporated subsidiary delivering real-money and social gaming technology, with teams in Toronto and across North America. We seek an experienced Compliance Manager with AML expertise to strengthen our cross-border compliance program and regulatory reporting across Canadian and US markets.

The role requires deep AML knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive a culture of compliance throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• CAMS or equivalent AML certification considered an asset
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations or audits
• Experience across multiple North American jurisdictions
• 5+ years of casino and/or online gaming industry experience within regulated environments
• Proven leadership experience within a compliance function in the gaming, financial services, or similarly regulated industry
• Experience managing or leading internal and external audits and regulatory examinations
• Strong understanding of AML, Responsible Gaming, regulatory compliance frameworks, and risk management principles
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into operational requirements and business processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience interacting directly with gaming regulators and licensing bodies preferred
• Willing and able to obtain gaming licenses in all required jurisdictions, including completion of all background investigations and regulatory filings
• Experience filing reports with FINCEN, FINTRAC, and similar regulatory agencies is preferred
• Legal, regulatory, or licensing operations experience within the gaming industry is considered an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter expertise on AML/CFT requirements across applicable jurisdictions in Canada and the US
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business and AML framework
• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of AML policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and submission of required regulatory reports SAR/STR across multiple jurisdictions
• Provide oversight and guidance on KYC, customer due diligence, and enhanced due diligence requirements
• Oversee fraud monitoring activities, suspicious activity investigations, reporting obligations, and related compliance analysis
• Support ongoing audits and compliance reviews, including coordinating responses to audit requests, providing supporting documentation and evidence, addressing findings, and tracking remediation activities through to completion
• Serve as a primary liaison between the business and various State, Provincial, and Federal regulators
• Develop and oversee compliance training initiatives and awareness programs for employees across the organization
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, participate in strategic and operational leadership discussions, and lead the SAR/STR committee
• Stay informed of evolving regulatory requirements and emerging compliance trends across North American gaming jurisdictions

Skills

AML / regulatory compliance

KYC / due diligence

Regulatory reporting

Audit coordination

Stakeholder management

Regulatory research

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

REPORTS INTO:

Director of Regulatory Compliance

WEBSITE:

www.boydinteractive.com

THE COMPANY

Pala Interactive Canada Inc., operating as Boyd Interactive, is a full service real-money and social gaming technology provider and operator which caters to both B2C and B2B markets in Canada and the United States. Boyd Interactive offers a full spectrum of games, including casino, bingo, and poker, across all distribution channels (web, download, tablet & smartphone). Boyd Interactive has 150 employees in Toronto, New Jersey, California, and Texas.

Boyd Interactive's strengths lie in its relentless focus on high-quality, high-functioning, immersive software platforms and the diverse employees supporting these initiatives, and with recent developments in legislation, the online gaming industry is poised for rapid growth.

Boyd Interactive is a wholly owned subsidiary of Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE - "BYD").

THE POSITION

Overview

Boyd Interactive is seeking an experienced Compliance Manager with strong Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and regulatory compliance expertise to support and strengthen our compliance function across North American regulated markets.

The successful candidate will provide subject-matter expertise on AML requirements, oversee the effectiveness of AML controls and processes, and work closely with Regulatory Compliance, Legal, Payments and Fraud, Risk, and other business functions to ensure regulatory obligations are understood and implemented.

This role requires deep knowledge of rules and regulations, strong operational oversight capabilities, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally while driving a culture of compliance throughout the business. The Compliance Manager will oversee AML compliance programs, regulatory reporting, audit and internal controls activities, and policy management to ensure all Boyd Interactive products, services, and operational practices meet applicable compliance standards and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter expertise on AML/CFT requirements across applicable jurisdictions in Canada and the US
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business and AML framework.
• Support the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of AML policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and submission of required regulatory reports SAR/STR across multiple jurisdictions
• Provide oversight and guidance on KYC, customer due diligence, and enhanced due diligence requirements
• Oversee fraud monitoring activities, suspicious activity investigations, reporting obligations, and related compliance analysis
• Support ongoing audits and compliance reviews, including coordinating responses to audit requests, providing supporting documentation and evidence, addressing findings, and tracking remediation activities through to completion
• Serve as a primary liaison between the business and various State, Provincial, and Federal regulators
• Develop and oversee compliance training initiatives and awareness programs for employees across the organization
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, participate in strategic and operational leadership discussions, and lead the SAR/STR committee
• Stay informed of evolving regulatory requirements and emerging compliance trends across North American gaming jurisdictions

THE CANDIDATE

Education & Certification/License Credentials

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• CAMS or equivalent AML certification considered an asset
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations or audits
• Experience across multiple North American jurisdictions
• 5+ years of casino and/or online gaming industry experience within regulated environments
• Proven leadership experience within a compliance function in the gaming, financial services, or similarly regulated industry
• Experience managing or leading internal and external audits and regulatory examinations
• Strong understanding of AML, Responsible Gaming, regulatory compliance frameworks, and risk management principles
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into operational requirements and business processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience interacting directly with gaming regulators and licensing bodies preferred
• Willing and able to obtain gaming licenses in all required jurisdictions, including completion of all background investigations and regulatory filings
• Experience filing reports with FINCEN, FINTRAC, and similar regulatory agencies is preferred
• Legal, regulatory, or licensing operations experience within the gaming industry is considered an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Personal Attributes

• Team player, collaborative, approachable, supportive, positive, open, patient, diplomatic and respectful.
• A confident, proactive and results-oriented individual with the demeanor, maturity, and intellect required to quickly establish trust and credibility.
• Exceptional interpersonal, listening, and conflict management skills. High EQ and self-awareness.
• High level of tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential matters.
• Influencer, able to persuade others to action without absolute authority.
• Not afraid to express opinions and provide feedback in a balanced and constructive manner.
• Highest personal standards of integrity; strong work ethic, diligent, reliable and trustworthy.
• Organized, focused, and flexible in managing competing priorities; able to manage multiple complex issues, lead change management, drive multiple projects, work independently and deal with ambiguity.
• Thrives within a dynamic, fast-paced, agile and evolving work environment.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• A supportive team culture and opportunities to work on exciting and impactful projects

Extended health, dental and vision care