Licensing & Regulatory Manager

Director of Talent, Learning & Engagement

Summary:

As a Licensing & Regulatory Manager you administer and manage gaming licensing and regulatory compliance activities, including the preparation, coordination, and submission of state and local key team member applications to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. You ensure the accurate maintenance of licenses, permits, and regulatory documentation across all jurisdictions in which the company operates, while supporting ongoing compliance with applicable gaming laws, regulations, and internal controls.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the preparation and submission of regulatory applications of all state and local applications for business, liquor, tavern, tobacco and gaming licensing, including state and local key employee licensing, as well as confirmation of NGCB licensing requirements prior to filing applications with Nevada Gaming Control Board
• Oversee and conduct high-level compliance investigations involving team members, vendors, consultants, corporate acquisitions, policy violations, and gaming compliance issues, providing formal reports and recommendations
• Manage the company-wide pre-employment background check process and vendor due diligence, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations
• Coordinate and oversee investigations of suppliers and purveyors doing business with Golden Entertainment properties or affiliates
• Collaborate on special projects and provide investigative support to the Compliance, Human Resources, and Legal Departments as needed
• Ensure compliance with applicable gaming laws and company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations, if they apply to the position
• Preparation of applications, including:
• State and local jurisdictions
• Prepare notification to state and local jurisdictional authorities of license activation
• Key Employees – Tavern Managers
• Review weekly term/change reports for changes in personnel
• Prepare notifications to jurisdictional authorities of transfers/termination
• Submit waiver of appearance requests for Gaming Agency meetings
• Notify operations of company items on all licensing jurisdiction agendas
• Coordinate submission of notifications to Gaming Agencies, Regulatory Agencies
• Landlord changes
• Progressive game filings and track approvals
• Temporary closure of location
• Termination of location
• Request and distribute licenses
• Filing/copying/scanning and saving documents
• Prepare correspondence
• Maintenance of tracking logs
• Monitor change of property ownership/operator and various regulatory notifications, including violations letters, etc.
• Work closely with the Operations Department regarding tavern operations
• Develop and foster relationships with local and state officials
• Maintain all gaming licenses, business licenses and all jurisdictional registrations necessary for company operations
• Maintain document archives for all jurisdictions, including submitted applications, agency document requests and regulatory reports
• Protect the confidentiality of documents and sensitive personal information
• Oversee the retention of confidential and private support materials pursuant to company policy
• Respond to regulatory requests and inquiries in a timely manner
• Such other legal and/or compliance related responsibilities that may be assigned from time-to-time by the VP & Corporate Compliance Officer
• Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members that meets the company’s guest service culture standards
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state gaming laws and company internal controls, policies and procedures, Title 31, and federal regulations, if they apply to the position
• Provide outstanding guest service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members that meets the company’s guest service culture standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 3 years prior experience in a compliance department, internal audit department, gaming regulatory position or a combination of such preferred
• Detail-oriented
• Previous experience working in environment with sensitive and/or confidential information
• Proven experience with excellent…