The Executive Director of Corporate Investigations is responsible for leading the strategic direction, execution, and oversight of all corporate investigations across Wynn Las Vegas. This role protects the integrity, assets, reputation, guests, and team members of the organization by managing complex investigations involving employee misconduct, fraud, theft, regulatory violations, workplace incidents, financial crimes, cyber-related concerns, and other matters that present legal, operational, or reputational risk.

The Executive Director serves as a trusted adviser to executive leadership and works closely with Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, Information Security, Internal Audit, Surveillance, Security, Finance, and regulatory agencies to ensure investigative activities are conducted with professionalism, discretion, objectivity, and adherence to applicable laws and company policies.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the overall corporate investigations strategy for Wynn Las Vegas.
• Lead, direct, and oversee investigations involving allegations of fraud, theft, embezzlement, conflicts of interest, policy violations, harassment, workplace misconduct, bribery, corruption, and other compliance-related matters.
• Provide leadership and guidance to investigative personnel, establishing investigative standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure investigations are conducted thoroughly, objectively, confidentially, and in accordance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Direct the collection, preservation, and analysis of evidence, including digital, financial, documentary, and witness information.
• Partner with Human Resources and Employee Relations during investigations involving employee conduct and workplace concerns.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, Information Security, Surveillance, and Security departments on complex or high-risk matters.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports, executive briefings, and recommendations for senior leadership.
• Identify trends, emerging risks, and control weaknesses, developing proactive mitigation strategies to reduce organizational vulnerability.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with gaming regulators, law enforcement agencies, and other external partners.
• Serve as the primary investigative resource during significant incidents, crises, and matters involving potential legal or regulatory exposure.
• Support litigation, audits, regulatory reviews, and administrative proceedings by providing investigative expertise and documentation.
• Develop performance metrics and reporting tools to measure investigative effectiveness and organizational risk trends.
• Manage department budgets, staffing plans, and operational resources.
• Lead training and awareness programs related to fraud prevention, investigative reporting, compliance, ethics, and workplace integrity.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and exercise sound judgment when addressing complex business and personnel matters.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Forbes Five-Star service standards and Wynn's culture of excellence.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive investigative experience, including leadership responsibilities in corporate investigations, law enforcement, regulatory enforcement, public integrity, intelligence, compliance, or related fields.
• Minimum of five (5) years of senior management experience leading investigative teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Business Administration, Law, Security Management, Intelligence Studies, or related discipline is required.  Extensive experience at a senior level in State, Local or Federal Law Enforcement can be supplemented for college degree.
• Extensive knowledge of investigative methodologies, evidence handling, interviewing techniques, and case management practices.
• Strong understanding of employment law, regulatory compliance, fraud detection, internal controls, and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting financial, operational, workplace, and compliance-related investigations within a large, complex organization.
• Ability to analyze complex information, identify key issues, and develop practical, risk-based solutions.
• Experience in counter terrorism and homeland security threats, investigations, and prevention.
• Understanding of Human Trafficking laws and prevention.
• Ability to lead complex teams of various backgrounds, skills, and abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present findings to executive leadership and regulatory authorities.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and manage highly sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and investigative case management systems.
• Proficiency with modern AI tools such as Copilot, Gemini, Claude, and Chat GPT.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all licenses and work cards required by the Nevada Gaming Control Board and local regulatory authorities.
• Must be able to adapt to changing work environments and maintain excellent time management skills.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and maintain availability for urgent investigations when business needs require.

Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.