Compliance Validation Analyst

What are we building?
Hard Rock Digital is a team focused on becoming the best online sportsbook, casino, and social casino 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’s 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, the new 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 Validation Analyst is responsible for conducting detailed assessments of business processes and activities to determine whether they are being executed in accordance with documented procedures and applicable regulatory standards. This role supports the organization’s broader compliance assurance efforts by validating that policies are being followed in practice and identifying any gaps or inconsistencies. The analyst will work closely with business teams to understand workflows, collect evidence, and support enhancements where necessary. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and a passion for process improvement and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform validation reviews to assess whether internal business operations are consistent with documented policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Collect, review, and evaluate evidence from business units to confirm adherence to process documentation.

• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or control weaknesses and escalate findings to the Compliance Validation Manager.

• Review root cause analyses of incidents and assess the effectiveness of existing policies and procedures in preventing similar occurrences.

• Draft clear, organized summaries of validation results and support the preparation of formal validation reports.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to clarify workflows and understand operational nuances.

• Assist in developing and refining validation checklists, templates, and standard operating procedures.

• Track follow-up actions and support remediation efforts to ensure identified issues are addressed.

• Participate in special validation projects related to new product launches, jurisdictional requirements, or internal process changes.

• Contribute to team discussions on trends, risk indicators, and potential improvements to policies and procedures.

• Maintain organized documentation and records of all validation activities in accordance with internal standards and audit readiness expectations.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in compliance, internal audit, process review, or quality assurance within a regulated industry (e.g., gaming, financial services, fintech, healthcare).

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured review methodologies.

• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess both documentation and real-world business practices.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, particularly for documenting findings and interacting with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage multiple validation reviews simultaneously and meet established deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with workflow tools (e.g., Confluence, Jira) or data platforms (e.g., Tableau) is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; interest in pursuing certifications such as CAMS, CRCM, or CIA is a plus.

What’s in it for you?

We offer our employees more than just competitive compensation. Our team benefits include:

• Competitive pay and benefits

• Start-up culture backed by a secure, global brand

• Fully remote position

• Opportunity to shape and develop risk-based AML policies and procedures.
  
  

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).