Compliance Specialist - Lincoln

Summary Compliance Specialist LLC

War Horse Gaming, a division of Ho-Chunk, Inc.

Location:

War Horse Lincoln Admin Office at Indian Village Job Type: Full-time | Schedule varies, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: Based on experience

• Federal Employees Medical Coverage

• Full insurance coverage offerings

• 401(k) with immediate vesting & company match

• Quarterly incentive program

• Vacation, holiday & sick days

• Discounted meal program

About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & War Horse Gaming

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is the award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Its mission is to drive long-term economic growth and create meaningful employment opportunities for Tribal members. Through a diverse portfolio of businesses, Ho-Chunk, Inc. supports community development while preserving culture and strengthening sovereignty.

War Horse Gaming is a gaming and entertainment division of Ho-Chunk, Inc., developed in partnership with the Nebraska Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA). The company is responsible for managing the expansion of casino gaming at Nebraska’s historic horse racing venues, with properties in Lincoln, Omaha, and South Sioux City. War Horse Gaming blends state-of-the-art casino operations with local economic development and community impact.

Rooted in Tribal values and driven by guest experience, War Horse aims to create premier destinations that elevate entertainment in the region.

Position Summary
The Compliance Specialist supports the Director of Compliance and the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team in ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requirements. This role minimizes regulatory risks, maintains reporting programs, and assists with investigations to safeguard the company’s integrity and regulatory standing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain compliance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of War Horse Gaming.

• Manage and maintain the Title 31 Compliance Program, ensuring accurate capture of currency transactions, daily audits, and timely filing of Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).

• Support the Director of Compliance in maintaining the Know Your Customer (KYC) program, including patron reviews and risk rating.

• Conduct AML investigations, including customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD).

• Analyze exception reports and transaction discrepancies, providing recommended actions to leadership.

• Work with internal teams to develop monitoring criteria for detecting unusual activity.

• Identify and investigate suspicious activities using system data, preparing detailed SAR narratives.

• Provide guidance to internal and external partners regarding AML obligations.

• Assist with AML audits and regulatory reporting.

• Support continuous development of AML programs, training materials, and system capabilities.

• Conduct routine assessments of Responsible Gaming compliance with Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission standards.

• Assist with compliance-related investigations, audits, and special projects as assigned.

• Maintain confidentiality, accuracy of records, and adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

• Perform administrative tasks including data entry, scanning, file maintenance, and report preparation.

• Foster positive team member relations and cross-department collaboration.

• Maintain a professional appearance, ethics, and demeanor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must be 19 years of age or older

• Two (2) years of experience in gaming, banking, or auditing preferred

• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

• Knowledge of Title 31 and the…