The San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission (SMTGC) is the governmental unit responsible for regulating gaming activities within the Tribe’s jurisdiction. The SMTGC includes the Compliance team, where under the direction of the Supervisor, Compliance, the Senior Compliance Analyst – Gaming Commission (Sr. Analyst) leads a team of analysts responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, protecting tribal assets, and maintaining game integrity. In writing, researching, and analyzing compliance documents, the incumbent will achieve strong internal controls that safeguard assets, mitigate risk, prevent illegal activities, and maintain processes consistent with industry best practices. The Sr. Analyst will drive compliance with their team, taking a holistic approach to maintaining an effective organization-wide system of internal controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Fulfills the responsibilities of a Compliance Analyst – Gaming Commission (Analyst) as needed to uphold production standards, including writing procedures to reflect current regulatory requirements, accurately interpreting and applying regulations, identifying and communicating risks, implementing corrective actions to address compliance concerns, assessing systems and controls, writing game rules and controls, and ensuring detailed records of all compliance work are maintained.  2.    Monitors, assigns, reviews, Analyst assignments while providing oversight of the workflow and facilitates continuous skill development and training for Analysts. Leads the Analyst team through complex projects, to resolve deficiencies and issues, advocates and presents effective cases for stronger controls and enhanced compliance to mitigate risks to the Gaming Operations, protect assets, deter wrongdoing, and safeguard the reputation of the Gaming Facility.3.    Grants regulatory approval for the Gaming Operation’s internal controls and procedures, accompanied by appropriate supporting compliance documentation, ensuring the finalized work product accurately depicts risk assessment, satisfies regulatory requirements, and protects assets.  4.    Fosters productive and collaborative work relations with the Gaming Operation to understand business objectives, reasons for process changes, future modifications, and information for project forecasting. This includes negotiating priorities and commitments to achieving impactful results.5.    Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

 EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Gaming Law, Regulatory Affairs, or related field required.   

• Masters’ Degree in a related field is preferred.   

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a compliance or related function (audit, risk, regulatory, technical writing, compliance enforcement consulting, or law) required.   

• Minimum two (2) years of prior casino gaming industry experience preferred. 

• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Include demonstrated functional, technical or behavioral, leadership competencies (Decision making, collaboration, teamwork, results orientation, communication, building relationships, strategic planning, accountability, integrity, customer service, problem solving, field specific, etc)

• Knowledge: Regulatory Framework, Governmental Processes, Risk Management, Internal Controls 

• Skills: Technical Writing, Analytical, Problem-Solving, Negotiation, Technical Proficiency, Attention to Detail, Leadership, Teamwork, Strategic Planning, Accountability, Project Management, Multi-Tasking 

• Abilities: Strategic Thinking, Ethical Judgement, Integrity, Interpersonal  

• Soft Skills: Effective Communicator, Relationship-Building, Adaptability 

• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office (esp. Access, Excel, Outlook, Word).   

• Must be a highly effective communicator and be able to communicate with all levels of the organization.  

• The ability to manage multiple projects is a must.   

• Advanced Internet Research skills required; must be able to conduct Boolean searches, use hypertext references and evaluate the credibility of information sources.   

• Experience demonstrating the utmost discretion and confidentiality as they will have access to private and sensitive information such as Social Security Numbers, credit cards, personal data or financial data from colleagues, personnel or customers.   

• Experience in developing/writing internal controls, program effectiveness, program improvement required.   

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

  • ☒ Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.

• COSO Enterprise Risk Management certification preferred.

San Manuel will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.

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