SR ANALYST - COMPLIANCE

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is seeking a Senior Analyst – Compliance to conduct complex investigations, reviews, due diligence, and risk analyses within gaming and hospitality. The role supports regulatory adherence and develops remediation recommendations for management.

You will mentor junior analysts, coordinate with internal controls, and ensure compliance with BSA/AML and state gaming regulations. Strong communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced compliance investigations, reviews, and due diligence.
• Risk assessments and reporting for management and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of BSA/Title 31, AML, SAR/CTR, OFAC, and gaming regs.
• Strong communication and mentoring of junior analysts.

Responsibilities

• Independently conduct routine and complex investigations, reviews, and due diligence.
• Identify and elevate regulatory, operational, reputational, and financial crime risks.
• Develop investigation memoranda, risk assessments, and compliance reports.

Skills

Investigations

Compliance reviews

Due diligence

Regulatory risk assessment

Mentoring

Communication (English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Case management systems

Job description

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Senior Analyst – Compliance is to serve as an advanced compliance professional responsible for conducting complex investigations, compliance reviews, due diligence assessments, monitoring activities, and basic risk analyses. The Senior Analyst assists with evaluating regulatory, operational, and financial crime risks and preparing recommendations regarding appropriate corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies. The Senior Analyst may serve as a subject matter expert within assigned compliance functions and may provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members but is not typically responsible for direct personnel management.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of the Senior Analyst – Compliance is to serve as an advanced compliance professional responsible for conducting complex investigations, compliance reviews, due diligence assessments, monitoring activities, and basic risk analyses. The Senior Analyst assists with evaluating regulatory, operational, and financial crime risks and preparing recommendations regarding appropriate corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies. The Senior Analyst may serve as a subject matter expert within assigned compliance functions and may provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members but is not typically responsible for direct personnel management.

All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and The Venetian Resort’s policies, practices, and procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently conduct both routine and complex investigations, compliance reviews, comprehensive audits, and due diligence assessments.
• Identify, evaluate, and elevate regulatory, operational, and reputational, and financial crime risks across business operations and transactions.
• Develop well-supported recommendations, comprehensive investigative memoranda, risk assessments, and compliance reports for management and key stakeholders.
• Manage multiple assignments and competing priorities effectively while exercising sound risk-based judgment and maintaining strict confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Apply and maintain compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Title 31 requirements, Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR), Currency Transaction Reporting (CTR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions, and anti-money laundering (AML) principles.
• Ensure operational and departmental adherence to Nevada Gaming Statutes, Nevada Gaming Commission Regulations, Nevada Gaming Control Board requirements, Internal Controls, and Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS).
• Execute compliance monitoring programs, investigative methodologies, audit processes, due diligence practices, and risk assessment principles across property operations.
• Review and align business practices with Company policies, operational procedures, and compliance standards, identifying potential violations and recommending corrective action or control improvements.
• Perform patron due diligence, source of wealth reviews, and enhanced due diligence (EDD) assessments.
• Analyze transactions, customer wagering activity, operational processes, and documentation for potential non-compliance or unusual activity.
• Research applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance at the direction of leadership.
• Support regulatory examinations, internal and external audit coordination, and compliance testing activities.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to compliance analysts and specialists as assigned.
• Safety is an essential function of this job.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Company Standards of Conduct

All The Venetian Resort Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company’s standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age.
• Proof of authorization/eligibility to work in the United States.
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any required gaming licenses or registrations (e.g., Nevada Gaming Control Board work card/registration) and any other certification or license, as required by law or policy.
• Preferred professional certifications Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), International Compliance Association (ICA) Certification, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or other relevant industry credentials.
• 4 to 6 years of compliance, AML, gaming regulatory, audit, investigations, legal, or risk management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting complex regulatory investigations, due diligence reviews, and compliance audits within gaming, hospitality, or financial services, Researching, analyzing, and applying statutory, regulatory, and internal control requirements.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and compliance-related software, databases, and case management systems.
• Working knowledge of BSA/Title 31, AML program frameworks, SAR/CTR filing standards, and OFAC sanctions lists, Nevada Gaming Control Board regulations, NGC regulations, and casino Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS).
• Investigative methodologies, fraud detection, and risk assessment frameworks.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both in spoken and written form.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with guests and other Team Members of different backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to

• Lift or carry 25 pounds, unassisted, in the performance of specific tasks, as assigned.
• Physically access all areas of the property and drive areas with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Maintain composure under pressure and consistently meet deadlines with internal and external customers and contacts.
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with guests, management, other team members, and outside contacts.
• Ability for prolonged periods of time to walk, stand, stretch, bend and kneel
• Work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, dust, and cigarette smoke.