Manager - Compliance Assurance, Audit

What are we building? Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social gaming company in the world. We’re building a team that resonates passion for learning, operating, and building new products and technologies for millions of consumers. We care about each customer interaction, experience, behavior, and insight and strive to ensure we’re always acting authentically. Rooted in the kindred spirits of Hard Rock and the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Hard Rock Digital taps a brand known the world over as the leader in gaming, entertainment, and hospitality. We’re taking that foundation of success and bringing it to the digital space — ready to join us? What’s the position? The Compliance Assurance Manager – Audit is responsible for overseeing and managing all external audit activity conducted in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the jurisdictions in which the company operates. This role serves as the primary internal point of accountability for regulatory audit engagements, coordinating across business units to ensure the timely and accurate collection of audit evidence and the effective management of findings through remediation. The Compliance Assurance Manager will work closely with external audit firms, internal stakeholders, and compliance leadership to facilitate audit readiness and support a culture of continuous improvement. During lower‑volume audit cycle periods, this role will also contribute to Assurance Monitoring activities in collaboration with the broader Monitoring Team. This role is well‑suited for a compliance professional with a strong audit background, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex, cross‑functional engagements in a fast‑paced, regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the full lifecycle of external regulatory audit engagements—from planning and scoping through evidence collection, fieldwork coordination, findings review, and final report closure. Serve as the internal liaison between external audit firms and business stakeholders, facilitating information requests and ensuring audit deliverables are met on time. Proactively engage departments across the organization—including Operations, Finance, IT, Legal, and Responsible Gaming—to gather, organize, and validate audit evidence prior to fieldwork. Review evidence packages for completeness and accuracy before submission to auditors, reducing findings attributable to documentation deficiencies. Track and manage audit findings from issuance through remediation, collaborating with Management Action Plan (MAP) owners to validate corrective actions within committed timelines. Maintain a centralized log of open findings and remediation status and provide regular reporting to the Senior Director of Compliance Assurance. Develop and maintain audit preparation calendars and tracking tools to ensure all regulatory deadlines are identified and met across applicable jurisdictions. Assist in reviewing and updating internal controls, policies, and procedures relevant to audit obligations and identified control gaps. Partner with the Monitoring Team to support compliance monitoring activities during periods of reduced audit cycle volume. Prepare and present clear summaries of audit status, findings, and remediation progress for senior compliance leadership and relevant internal stakeholders. Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings and audit‑related submissions as required by applicable jurisdictions. Stay current on regulatory changes, audit standards, and industry developments relevant to iGaming and online Sports Betting compliance and recommend process improvements accordingly. Maintain organized documentation and records of all audit‑related activities in accordance with internal standards and regulatory expectations. What are we looking for? Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, external audit, internal audit, or regulatory assurance within a regulated industry; experience in iGaming, online Sports Betting, or broader gaming is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating external audit engagements, including multi‑jurisdictional regulatory audits. Familiarity with gaming regulatory frameworks and requirements is a strong plus. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent audit engagements under competing deadlines. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to assess both documentation quality and real‑world operational compliance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage credibly with external auditors and senior internal stakeholders. Ability to work independently with sound professional judgment while collaborating effectively across teams. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with compliance, audit management, or workflow platforms (e.g., Confluence, Jira) is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Finance, Law, or a related field required; professional certifications such as CIA, CFE, CPA, or CAMS are strongly preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain all required gaming licenses across applicable jurisdictions. What’s in it for you? We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include: Competitive pay and benefits Flexible vacation allowance A hybrid / remote working environment Startup culture backed by a secure, global brand Roster of Uniques We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience. Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where regardless of background or beliefs you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play. We want to celebrate you being you (we are an equal opportunity employer). #J-18808-Ljbffr