Compliance Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Compliance Coordinator. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Compliance Coordinator is responsible for ensuring property compliance with the BSA/Title 31 and for facilitating a close working relationship and effective communication with all regulatory agencies including but not limited to Arkansas State Gaming Commission, Operations, and both internal and external auditors.

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Act in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Practice, support, and promote "Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort" Standards at all times.
• Perform audit procedures as directed by the Director of Security & Compliance.
• Serves as the lead in determining whether suspicious activity will be reported to the appropriate Federal agencies and what additional actions will be taken.
• Review immediately any Compliance Report and coordinate a proper and timely response with the appropriate department head(s).
• Review and update Company policies and procedures. Ensure an accurate library of them is easily accessible to all Team Members.
• Ensure that all required policies and procedures are submitted to the prior to implementation.
• Maintain and update Oaklawn's SICs and ensure that it is easily accessible to all Team Members.
• Manage/supervise the Compliance Supervisor and Specialist and assist with property all Title 31 activities.
• Document and disseminate correspondence with the appropriate departments.
• Perform walkthroughs of gaming areas to ensure compliance with regulations and that Team Members are properly trained and understand all required procedures.
• Plans, manages and is responsible for the performance and completion of AML audits. Assesses compliance with Title 31 compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures to ensure company assets are safeguarded.
• Develops, implements, and maintains audit programs, procedural manuals and guidance. Performs risk assessments and assists to ensure commensurate controls are in place. Ensures audit practices are compliant, current with regulatory and industry changes and conform to department and professional standards.
• Leads and manages Team Members under supervision, including developing, appraising, counseling, hiring and terminating. Monitors that Team Member job duties are timely and properly completed.
• Reviews work papers, ensuring that such work papers contain sufficient, competent, and relevant evidential matter to support the conclusions noted. Monitors that work papers and other records are properly organized and maintained/retained.
• Develops, implements, and maintains the AML training program ensuring compliance with AML requirements and current policies and procedures. Trains and communicates changes to Compliance Team Members.
• Reviews (internal and external) audit results and implements corrective action as needed.
• Completes analysis and reports in a timely manner with accuracy and completeness.
• Accurately and completely performs all administrative duties and monitors that Compliance Team Members do the same.
• Analyzes current processes and procedures and makes and implements improvements under direct control and recommends solutions for items outside of direct control.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline.

• Minimum seven (7) years experience in compliance in the gaming industry dealing with Title 31, regulations, and audits

• A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience is required.
• Proven ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast paced and demanding environment.
• Proficient with computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Strong organizational skills. Especially strong written skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, oral, and written skills to communicate effectively with Team Members, Management, and Regulators.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Casino Gaming rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Proven ability to discuss detailed regulatory and accounting issues with Gun Lake Casino management and Oaklawn personnel regarding all aspects of an audit.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job does not have any supervisory responsibilities

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.