Director - Gaming Compliance

About the role

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a Director of Gaming Compliance to lead its AML and regulatory compliance function for the upcoming integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Reporting to the Vice‑President of International Gaming Compliance, the role will act as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer and oversee all compliance activities for gaming patrons.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy MLRO, reviewing Suspicious Activity Incident Reports (SAIRs) and filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit.
• Provide strategic leadership to the Gaming Compliance department, setting policies, procedures and objectives aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), source‑of‑funds/wealth verification and risk scoring for high‑risk or politically exposed gaming patrons.
• Develop and maintain quality‑assurance standards for SARs, CDD/EDD files, transaction‑monitoring alerts and related investigations.
• Conduct QA testing, identify process gaps, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen the AML compliance program.
• Prepare reports, metrics and analytical findings for senior leadership, the AML Compliance Committee and the Patron AML Restriction Committee.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in AML/CFT compliance, preferably within the gaming or hospitality sector.
• Proven ability to lead a compliance team and interact with senior executives and regulators.
• Strong analytical mindset with experience reviewing and escalating suspicious activity.
• Knowledge of UAE AML regulations and familiarity with the goAML reporting platform.

Required skills

• goAML platform
• AML compliance systems