Financial/Credit Examiner III (Sports Betting) Division of Gaming

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This position is open only to Colorado state residentsThe mission of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) is to become a trusted partner to every Coloradan to help them navigate the complexities of government so they can thrive. We are driven by our values of service, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. The vision of the department is to empower businesses and individuals through quality customer service, innovation, and collaboration. We celebrate diversity and support an equitable and inclusive culture. We embrace our differences because we believe this brings innovation to our work. For more exciting information about the Department of Revenue, please enjoy this brief video!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Division of Gaming: Ensures that limited gaming is conducted honestly, fairly, and competitively, and is free from criminal and corrupt elements.What we do: The Sports Betting Field Investigations work unit provides crime investigations, identifies and interviews suspects, collects evidence, interviews witnesses, and evaluates criminal activity in response to complaints associated with sports betting wageringProcessing license applications and collect fees.Conducting background investigations of applicants.Criminal and administrative investigations of a licensee that have been alleged to have violated statutes and regulations concerning various types of consumer/public harm.Conducting criminal investigations.Conducting compliance inspections.Providing educational services to licensees and the public.A typical day as a Financial/Credit Examiner III: This position will plan and coordinate with criminal investigators to assist in completion of assignments involving financial analysis and regulatory background investigations. The position will assist when needed in presenting financial analysis regarding the financial condition, structure, acquisitions, and history of businesses and individuals to the monthly Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission and/or senior Division leadership. The financial credit examiners in the Sports Betting Background Investigation's Unit will timely and efficiently assist in the completion of investigations involving complex public and private ownership and investment transactions, including mergers with and investments by Publicly Traded Corporations (PTCs) and transactions with Qualified Institutional Investors (QIIs) and Qualified Private Funds (QPFs). Primary Duties: Background Investigations for Commission Packet/ReportingPosition will coordinate and conduct complex investigations involving multi-jurisdictional and multi-national entities. The purpose of the investigation is to: determine and evaluate areas of tax information, financial documentation, asset identification, source of investment funds, reputation, civil litigation, areas of fraud and misrepresentation.Assists with detailed written reports and presents findings to the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission to for licensing.Assists with annual (or as needed) renewal, re-issuance, new business, expansion or change of ownership investigations and completes a detailed written report and presents the findings to the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission and/or the Division Director.Serves as a subject matter expert in the financial components of background investigations. Is able to successfully complete the financial and business portions of background investigations with little to no intervention from other staff.Compliance Monitoring and EngagementThe person in this position applies standard fact-finding and investigative analysis; researches and interprets direct and indirect data sources, utilizes professional judgment to assess compliance and arrives at sound conclusions. This position delivers clear, concise, accurate and factual summaries of results of investigations both orally and in writing.Position will participate in renewal and reissuance investigations; the purpose of which is to make sure that all Sports Betting licensees in Colorado are in full compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.Occasional travel in-state to inspect sports betting operations when pre-approved by the Agent in Charge or their designee. The position sometimes conducts off-site monitoring and on-site inspections of sports betting operators to consistently interpret and assess compliance with applicable Colorado Sports Betting Laws and Regulations and monitors those that have had violations.Conducts "problem-file" investigations of licensee conduct in a regulatory enforcement capacity of licensees that have allegedly violated Sports Betting Rules and Requirements.Regulatory InvestigationsThis position collaborates with criminal investigators as part of a multi-disciplinary team (a team composed of members with varied but complimentary experience, qualifications, and skills that contribute to the achievement of the Division's objectives) in planning, coordinating and executing complex investigations into alleged violations of Colorado sports betting laws and regulations.Researches and interprets direct and indirect data sources, analyzes documents, uses available technology resources with little intervention from others, if any.Prepares detailed written reports, effectively presents the important points of the investigation, presents and defends findings, develops recommendations.Provides training and delivers presentations to the gaming/Sports Betting industry, outside law enforcement agencies and the public when approved by the Agent in Charge or their designee. Responds to verbal and written inquiries concerning gaming laws, regulations and licensing. Remains current on Limited Gaming/Sports Betting Statutes, Regulations and Internal Control Minimum Procedures as well as pertinent criminal and civil statutory and case law.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion ComplianceThe State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, dor_ohr@state.co.us.We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.If not applying online, submit application to: If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application(Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to dor_ohr@state.co.us by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.Methods of Appointment: Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason. Step Pay Program: Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.