Manager, Control Design & Assurance

Fanatics; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Betting and Gaming seeks an analytical Manager, Control Design & Assurance to strengthen the enterprise compliance program by partnering with first-line teams to design and strengthen controls and independently validate their effectiveness across product lines and operations.

You will report to the Senior Director of Enterprise Compliance and collaborate with Legal and Regulatory Compliance, translating obligations into documented controls and driving remediation across the organization

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in compliance testing or internal audit.
• Experience partnering with first-line business teams to design, implement, document, or enhance internal controls.
• Experience with AI-enabled solutions to improve control design, monitoring, testing, or documentation.
• Experience in online gaming, casino, or sportsbook industry preferred.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting the strategic vision and long-term goals for compliance control design, monitoring, and testing across the enterprise.
• Partner with first-line business and product teams to translate compliance requirements, policies, and risks into practical, clearly documented controls.
• Provide guidance to first-line control owners regarding control design, ownership, execution, and documentation.
• Recommend opportunities to strengthen control environments through preventive or scalable controls.
• Develop and maintain a risk-based annual compliance testing plan.
• Design and execute control effectiveness testing, including design and operational effectiveness reviews.
• Develop documentation for a defensible testing framework and evidence standards.
• Maintain the enterprise compliance controls inventory and map controls to regulatory requirements.
• Issue concise testing reports with findings, root causes, and remediation recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure controls align with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and own process optimization initiatives to strengthen control effectiveness.
• Manage multiple control projects with clear communication.
• Support new product launches by advising on control design and readiness.
• Conduct targeted investigations arising from testing findings and validate corrective actions.
• Provide ongoing guidance on control design and monitoring across the business.
• Promote a culture where first-line teams own their compliance risks.

Skills

Compliance testing

Internal audit

Risk management

Control design

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

AI tools

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Legal Studies, Risk Management, or related field

Job description

About Us

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.

About Us

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.

About The Team

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.

Overview

As Manager, Control Design & Assurance at Fanatics Betting & Gaming, you will contribute to the continuous enhancement of our enterprise‑wide compliance framework by partnering with first‑line business teams to design and strengthen compliance controls while independently validating the effectiveness of those controls, monitoring programs, and other risk mitigation measures across FBG’s operational units and product lines.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Enterprise Compliance, you will work closely with FBG business units and product lines to: i) advise first-line control owners on the design and implementation of practical, sustainable controls that address identified compliance risks; ii) evaluate the design and operational effectiveness of those controls; iii) identify control gaps or weaknesses; iv) recommend and coordinate remediation enhancements; and v) promote clear ownership, accountability, and transparency throughout the control lifecycle. First-line business teams will retain ownership and responsibility for executing their controls, with this role providing compliance expertise, constructive challenge, and independent assurance.

You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across FBG, including business unit and product line leaders and the Legal and Regulatory Compliance teams, to operationalize a mature, scalable compliance control design, monitoring, and testing program that proactively mitigates legal, regulatory, and ethical risks. This includes supporting new products and processes by helping first-line teams translate compliance obligations into clearly documented and operationally effective controls.

Additionally, your responsibilities will include developing, documenting, and executing a structured, risk-based compliance testing program designed to assess adherence to established policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and control expectations.

The ideal candidate is an analytical and detail-oriented professional with strong documentation skills and sound judgment. With a focus on objectivity, defensibility, and operational effectiveness, they will bring thoughtful, practical solutions to a rapidly growing organization while contributing at a hands‑on level. They are comfortable partnering with the business while maintaining professional independence, challenging assumptions, identifying root causes, and driving measurable improvements across business functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting the strategic vision and long-term goals for compliance control design, monitoring, and testing across the enterprise
• Partner with first-line business and product teams to translate compliance requirements, policies, and identified risks into practical, clearly documented, and sustainable controls
• Provide guidance and constructive challenge to first-line control owners regarding control design, ownership, execution, documentation, and supporting evidence
• Recommend opportunities to strengthen control environments through preventive, automated, or more scalable controls where appropriate
• Develop and maintain a risk-based annual compliance testing plan aligned with the enterprise risk assessment
• Design and execute control effectiveness testing, including both design and operational effectiveness reviews
• Develop the documentation necessary to establish and maintain a defensible compliance testing framework, including testing methodologies, workpapers, evidence standards, and reporting protocols
• Maintain and enhance the enterprise compliance controls inventory, ensuring controls are mapped to regulatory requirements, policies, identified risks, and accountable first-line owners
• Issue clear, concise testing reports outlining findings, root causes, risk implications, and remediation recommendations
• Work with first-line control owners to develop practical remediation plans that address identified weaknesses while supporting sustainable business operations
• Oversee the tracking and independent validation of remediation efforts, escalating material or overdue issues as appropriate
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Product, Trading, Marketing, Operations, and other key business functions—to ensure control design aligns with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and operational realities
• Identify and own key process optimization initiatives across a variety of workflows to strengthen control effectiveness and reduce compliance risk
• Effectively manage multiple control design, monitoring, and testing projects with clear and consistent communication
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product launches and material business changes by advising on control design and evaluating control readiness and compliance risk mitigation
• Conduct targeted compliance investigations arising from testing findings or control failures, including documenting root cause analyses and validating corrective actions
• Provide ongoing compliance control design and monitoring guidance across the business
• Promote a culture in which first-line teams understand and actively own their compliance risks and controls

Experience And Skills

• 3+ years of experience in compliance testing, internal audit, risk management, control design, or quality assurance within a regulated industry
• Experience partnering with first-line business teams to design, implement, document, or enhance internal controls
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk-based testing methodologies, control ownership, and remediation management
• Comfort using AI tools and implementing AI-enabled solutions to improve control design, monitoring, testing, or documentation
• Experience within the online gaming, casino, or sportsbook industry preferred
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex findings clearly and objectively to both internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and documentation skills
• Experience communicating with senior executives and government authorities
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and defensible documentation
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity as the organization scales and assignments evolve
• Willingness to invest the time and dedication needed to ensure the accuracy of assigned work
• Strong independence and professional skepticism, balanced with the ability to serve as a practical and collaborative partner to the business
• Empathetic team player accomplished at working effectively both independently and cross-functionally
• Curious and fast learner who is not afraid to dive into complicated situations
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Legal Studies, Risk Management, or a related field

Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE—a multi‑day cultural immersion in New York City for full‑time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location.

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. The range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual offer is confirmed. In addition to the base and bonus, full‑time employment, and more.

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Salary Range

$120,000 - $150,000 USD