Full-Time

Counsel Senior Manager

Regulatory Investigations & Enforcement

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FanDuel

FanDuel

1,001-5,000 employees

Fantasy sports platform for cash prizes

Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$160k - $175kAnnually

+ Short-term Incentive Compensation + Long-term Incentive Compensation + Cash Bonuses + Stock Program Participation

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid work structure; requires in-office presence as needed.

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • J.D. from a top law school and member in good standing of at least one state bar
  • 6+ years of total legal experience, preferably including experience with a regulatory, investigative, or enforcement body
  • Two years of managerial experience
  • Experience with conducting audits, inspections, and investigations, and implementing corrective actions
  • Strong aptitude for legal research, problem-solving, policy analysis, and advocacy, preferably in an evolving or new area of the law
  • Excellent verbal, written, and strategic communication skills and an ability to collaborate effectively across a wide range of external and internal stakeholders
  • In-house experience in a highly regulated industry or at high-growth technology company
  • Experience with developing new processes and procedures, data analytics, and reporting to senior business leaders
  • Experience engaging and advocating with regulators, including with mandatory reporting requirements
Responsibilities
  • Manage regulatory inquiries, investigations, incidents, and enforcement actions related to fraud, marketing, risk & trading, cybersecurity, responsible gaming, geolocation, and other areas of regulatory interest
  • Own all necessary documentation, auditing, controls, metrics, and reporting related to these matters
  • Partner with relevant internal teams, including Regulatory Engagement and Strategy, Product Advisory, Compliance & Enterprise Risk, Fraud, and Customer Experience Operations, to enable seamless integration of all regulatory obligations, transparency, and controls
  • Coordinate with key stakeholders across FanDuel’s business lines to build a strong knowledge of FanDuel’s products, and address potential regulatory issues proactively
  • Develop and support FanDuel’s engagement and relationship with regulators and Market Access Partners

FanDuel operates a fantasy sports platform where users can join daily and weekly contests to win cash prizes. Participants create fantasy teams by selecting real players from various sports, including football, basketball, and baseball. The performance of these teams is determined by the actual statistics of the players in real games. FanDuel generates revenue through entry fees for these contests and enhances the user experience with features like live scoring updates and player news. Unlike some competitors, FanDuel focuses on a wide range of sports and contests, primarily serving the U.S. market while expanding its offerings.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$424M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

40%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FanDuel's expanding presence in new markets like North Carolina and Ontario offers significant growth opportunities.
  • The company's partnerships with sports teams and media channels can drive higher user engagement and brand loyalty.
  • Acquisitions like BeyondPlay can enhance FanDuel's technological capabilities, making it a more attractive platform for users.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the online gaming and sports betting industry is intense, with major players like DraftKings and Bet365 posing significant threats.
  • Regulatory changes and legal challenges in different states and countries could impact FanDuel's operations and growth.

What makes FanDuel unique

  • FanDuel's strategic partnerships with major sports teams like the Carolina Panthers enhance its brand visibility and customer engagement, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The acquisition of BeyondPlay allows FanDuel to integrate innovative iGaming solutions, providing a more engaging user experience.
  • FanDuel's focus on regulatory compliance and strategic hires, such as the addition of E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, strengthens its position in the highly regulated online gaming market.

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