Regulatory Reporting Analyst  

Job description:

This individual is primarily focused on executing periodic audit procedures related to Retail and Online Sportsbook activity, as well as Online Gaming/Casino activity. Additionally, this position will drive efficiency and improve precision within our internal controls program by implementing and optimizing automation tools and use of data. Our candidate will be expected to anticipate and surface issues, solve problems and recommend solutions, while exercising good business judgment and risk management. This role requires strong communication skills to effectively facilitate information flow between business functions and Accounting and Finance.

Regulatory Reporting Analyst Responsibilities:

• Prepare audit documentation in accordance with Governmental Authority or Gaming Regulatory Agency requirements
• Compile and review documentation from retail sports wagering, online sports wagering, and online casino activity
• Prepare periodic regulatory reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual) to ensure compliance with jurisdictional reporting requirements
• Review reports from the cash transaction management system and analytics tools to perform tasks such as the review daily shift paperwork prepared by retail sportsbook locations, and preparation of reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting of daily regulatory reports
• Support providing documentation, responses, and process explanations for regulatory examinations and Gaming internal audits
• Review promotions and bonuses to determine proper accounting treatment and proper win/loss computation
• Review and reconcile kiosk paperwork and related kiosk regulatory report
• Participates in audit meetings to discuss findings with management and related action plans
• Develop written documentation of audit results, management’s corrective action plan
• Communicate with the Regulatory Reporting supervisor regarding recurring exceptions identified within their responsibilities and take ownership for ensuring issues are resolved
• Perform follow-up on the status of outstanding exceptions and assist in the design and implementation of process improvements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or other related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) months of related experience and/or training required in gaming or casino industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment, and to make well-reasoned and timely decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to effectively communicate at all levels.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret various metrics, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Open to regular travel to events and other Fanatics offices for various offsite and team meetings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cash Transaction Management Systems for wagering and gaming activity (e.g. Sportsbooks, Gaming/Casinos, etc.)
• Experience using Tableau or other similar data visualization tools
• Experience framing ambiguous problems, understanding data-driven analyses, and drawing insights from multiple data sources to synthesize into an impactful narrative.