DEPARTMENT OF GAMING

Address:

Arizona Department of Gaming
100 North 15th Avenue
Suite 202
Phoenix, Arizona 85387

Salary: Up to $33.17/Hour (DOE)  

Grade: 21

Closing Date: April 20, 2025

Join the frontlines of regulation and help shape the future of Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports in Arizona!

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) is seeking two highly motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Auditors to support the oversight of event wagering and fantasy sports activities in Arizona. Under the guidance of the Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports (EWFS) Supervisor, these individuals will review and analyze a range of submissions to ensure compliance with Arizona’s statutes, rules and regulations. This includes reviewing internal control standards, house rules, bonuses, promotions, new events and wager types, and financial records. The Compliance Auditors will also review audit reports and investigate any suspicious activity, compliance violations, or operational concerns within the event wagering and fantasy sports sectors. These positions are ideal for individuals who are analytical, regulatory-driven, and passionate about the integrity of event wagering and fantasy sports operations in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Your Impact:

• Review and approve internal control standards, house rules, promotions and bonuses, new events and wager types/contests, and the event wagering and fantasy sports catalogs
• Analyze financial and accounting records for compliance with relevant rules and regulations.
• Examine internal and external audit reports and identify discrepancies or concerns.
• Investigate suspicious wagering activity and other regulatory compliance issues.
• Engage with stakeholders, the public, and other regulators to address compliance inquiries and concerns.
• Contribute to maintaining the integrity and transparency of Arizona’s event wagering and fantasy sports industries.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Difference: Help ensure a fair, compliant, and transparent environment in one of the fastest-growing areas of gaming regulation.
• Be a Regulatory Expert: Stay at the forefront of the evolving landscape of event wagering and fantasy sports.
• Professional Growth: Develop your expertise in auditing, compliance, and stakeholder engagement while working with a diverse team.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values knowledge sharing and partnerships across the Compliance Division and with external entities.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

As a Compliance Auditor – Event Wagering and Fantasy Sports, you will:

• Review and/or approve internal control standards, house rules, promotions and bonuses, new events and wager types, and wagering/contest catalogs.
• Review and analyze financial and accounting records for both event wagering and fantasy sports contests.
• Examine internal and external audit reports to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Investigate compliance issues and suspicious activity related to event wagering and fantasy sports.
• Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and the public regarding regulatory matters and inquiries.

Knowledge of:

• Event wagering and fantasy sports rules and regulations
• Research methods, data collection, and analysis techniques
• Financial data analysis and audit principles
• Event wagering and fantasy sports platforms and reporting tools
• Investigation techniques and professional report writing
• State statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to the Department
• Confidentiality protocols
• Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace

Skills in:

• Interpreting event wagering and fantasy sports rules and regulations
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication (oral and written)
• Interpersonal communication and professional engagement
• Organizing, prioritizing, and managing tasks efficiently
• Statistical analysis and abstract reasoning
• Providing excellent customer service
• Working effectively with both internal and external stakeholders

Ability to:

• Present information and respond to inquiries professionally
• Apply regulatory requirements in a variety of contexts
• Manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines
• Work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Exhibit professionalism, sound judgment, and adaptability
• Respond tactfully and diplomatically to inquiries and regulatory issues
• Travel, including occasional overnight stays
• Work remotely, as applicable

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field, or three (3) years of regulatory or related experience in event wagering and/or fantasy sports contests
• Basic knowledge of the event wagering and fantasy sports contests industry
• Previous gaming industry experience preferred
  
  

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Gaming offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
  

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at HumanResources@azgaming.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.