Analyst I, Risk Analytics

Posted:
8/21/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Massachusetts, United States ⋅ Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Data & Analytics

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

As an Analyst I, Risk Analytics, you will heavily support fraud operations management through the use of data and analytics in order to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of our agents. Risk Analytics works to prevent account takeovers, identify stolen credit cards used on the DraftKings platform, to identify and prevent check kiting, and more. You will lean in on supporting fraud incident responses by assessing data and finding signals to better detect new threats. Through cross-functional collaboration and analytical problem solving, you will enable teams across our organization to make smarter, better, and faster decisions. 

What you’ll do as an Analyst I, Risk Analytics

  • Analyze data to support data-driven decision-making. For example: optimize risk thresholds, evaluate alert performance, and interpret trends while collaborating with team members and senior leadership to ensure effective risk management.

  • Build and maintain a reporting suite to support critical initiatives and inform stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with data engineering to stitch various disparate data sources together, enhancing insights across the entire risk department.

  • Dive into databases, CRMs, and bespoke internal tooling to understand and explain how DraftKings systems holistically interact.

  • Drive process improvements through data powered recommendations.

  • React real-time to various threats to the business by evaluating alerts, assessing capacity and priorities, and delivering recommendations to drive value.

  • Create high-quality communications to align key stakeholders across the business.

  • Work cross-functionally to analyze and highlight important customer behaviors.

 

What you’ll bring   

  • At least 1 year of professional analytics experience.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field preferred.

  • An analytical mindset and experience with analyzing and interpreting large data sets.

  • Experience in data manipulation required, such as SQL, python, R, etc.

  • Experience in data visualization (Tableau) required.

  • Experience building simple frameworks and finding solutions to complex problems.

  • Demonstrated ability to create and deliver compelling, data driven presentations.

  • Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, ever changing environment.

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Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 62,400.00 USD - 78,000.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related sills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and how that was determined during the hiring process.

DraftKings

Website: https://www.draftkings.com/

Headquarter Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 2012

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Fantasy Sports ⋅ Gaming ⋅ Online Games ⋅ Sports