Financial Crimes Investigations Specialist, Predictions

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together. The Crown Is Yours As a Financial Crimes Investigations Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in protecting the integrity of our Predictions product by leading complex investigations tied to trading activity and market behavior. You’ll analyze patterns across accounts, identify potential insider trading or coordinated activity, and ensure our platform operates within a strong, defensible compliance framework. Working at the intersection of financial crimes and emerging market structures, you’ll help shape how we detect and respond to risk in a fast-evolving space. Your work will directly influence how we scale a robust, forward-looking Financial Crimes Operations program. What You’ll Do Conduct cradle-to-grave investigations into complex financial crimes cases, including insider trading, market manipulation, fraud rings, and high-value suspicious activity tied to Predictions trading. Perform secondary reviews of escalated alerts, applying risk-based judgment to make informed decisions on high-risk or ambiguous trading behaviors. Lead trade surveillance reviews by analyzing transactional and behavioral data to identify unusual patterns, potential information asymmetry, or coordinated activity across accounts. Research and connect activity across multiple users, accounts, and data sources to uncover hidden relationships and networks engaged in suspicious trading. Draft and file Suspicious Activity Reports, Continuing Activity Reports, and regulatory filings with clear, well-supported narratives. Respond to regulatory inquiries and law enforcement requests with precision, ensuring timely and accurate documentation. Review high-risk transactions, including wire activity, ensuring alignment with internal controls and compliance standards. Mentor other investigators and contribute to process improvements, training, and initiatives that strengthen our Financial Crimes Operations program. What You’ll Bring At least 3 years of experience in Financial Services, Trading, Government, or a regulated gaming environment, ideally within a Financial Intelligence Unit or investigative function. Experience conducting financial crimes, fraud, or anti-money laundering investigations, including drafting Suspicious Activity Reports. Exposure to trade surveillance, market abuse investigations, or monitoring within financial markets such as equities, derivatives, or prediction-style markets. Familiarity with insider trading typologies, market manipulation risks, and behavioral indicators within trading environments. Strong understanding of laws and regulations related to financial crimes, with the ability to apply risk-based decision-making in complex scenarios. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain complex findings to diverse stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google tools CAMS or Certified Fraud Examiner designation preferred, with the ability to obtain and maintain required licenses. #LI-JF1 Join Our Team We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role. The US base salary range for this full-time position is 75,600.00 USD - 94,500.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.