Exec Dir Tech Gaming Compliance

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Job Profile Title:

Exec Dir Tech Gaming Compliance

Job Code:

12440

Business_Title

Executive Director Technology Gaming Compliance

Profile Title:

12440 Exec Dir Tech Gaming Compliance

Grade / Band:

L4

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Executive Director of Technology Gaming Compliance is a key leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, design, implementation, and continuous optimization of the Technology Gaming Compliance program across MGM Resorts International. This position oversees the governance of all gaming technology-related controls—spanning regulatory, industry, and legislative mandates. The Executive Director ensures that MGM Resorts maintains an agile, modern, and robust technology compliance posture. Acting as a strategic partner, the candidate will foster collaborative, high-trust relationships between the MGM Resorts Technology Department, state and international Gaming Control Boards, internal/external auditors, and legal teams, serving as the enterprise subject matter expert (SME) on all technology regulatory matters.

Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary technical liaison for state and jurisdictional Gaming Control Boards (including NJ DGE, MGC, NYSGC, etc.) on complex IT and systems regulatory matters. Proactively build and maintain relationships of trust, transparency, and goodwill

Compliance Submissions: Oversee the lifecycle (planning, preparation, review, submission, and tracking) of technical compliance submissions, system modifications, and regulatory disclosures

Audit & Assessment Coordination: Lead the facilitation of IT-related gaming audits, collaborating closely with internal and external audit teams to resolve findings and implement corrective action plans

Compliance Automation & Systems Strategy: Drive the strategy for modernizing gaming compliance workflows. Collaborate with technology teams to evaluate, implement, and leverage GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) tools and automated compliance testing

Technology Roadmap Advisory: Partner with system architects, product engineering, and vendor partners to evaluate and guide compliance architectures for next-generation gaming systems, cloud infrastructure, and digital platforms

Executive Advisory & Reporting: Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) for the technology compliance program. Deliver executive-ready insights and compliance health scorecards to senior leadership

Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate continuously with Legal, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Internal Audit teams to ensure gaming technology compliance aligns with broader corporate governance, data privacy policies, and information security standards

SME Guidance & Enablement: Provide technical compliance training, advice, and guidance to software development, engineering, operations, and property-level teams to foster a culture of "Compliance by Design"

Policy Development: Lead the development, review, and modernization of internal policies, standards, and procedures to reflect changes in the regulatory landscape

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Progressive experience in IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Technology Audit, Cybersecurity Risk, or Regulatory Gaming Compliance

Required

4+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Experience leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing compliance or technical teams

Preferred

10+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Tech compliance experience within a large, multi-jurisdictional gaming, hospitality, or highly regulated enterprise

Preferred

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Preferred

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Preferred

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Preferred

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent

Preferred

Commitment to Core Values: Absolute dedication to demonstrating and championing corporate values of Integrity, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Excellence in all interactions

Diversity & Inclusion: Ability to active cultivate and model inclusive behaviors, building cohesive relationships across a globally diverse workforce

Discretion & Trust: Uncompromising professional ethics with a proven track record of handling highly confidential and sensitive regulatory information with discretion

Specialized & Technical Skills

Regulatory Acumen: Deep understanding of Gaming Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS), technical standards (e.g., GLI standards), and state gaming regulations

Control Frameworks: Strong familiarity with modern IT control frameworks, such as COBIT, NIST SP 800-53, ISO/IEC 27001, and SOC 2

Tech GRC Tooling: Experience utilizing or implementing modern GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust, RSA Archer) and continuous control monitoring tools

System Understanding: General architectural understanding of cloud systems (AWS/Azure), database replication, network security, and transaction processing

Communication & Professional Skills

Executive Communication: Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate highly technical compliance concepts simply to non-technical executives, regulators, and legal counsel

Active Listening & Negotiation: Expert facilitation skills to navigate complex regulatory discussions, negotiate balanced compliance solutions, and align stakeholders on difficult decisions

Agility & Problem Solving: Demonstrated capacity to self-manage, prioritize, and drive major compliance initiatives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

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