Data Scientist, Risk

THE POSITION

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We are looking for a Data Scientist for our Risk Data Science team to tackle our most challenging risk modeling problems. Throughout the lifecycle of a model, from data collection through results, you will create predictive models of around price accuracy and customer profiling to build tools and dashboards and drive actionable insights across FanDuel Group. You will be working closely with the product and risk and trading teams, working on problems like betting limits, customer behavior, and assessing pricing accuracy among other challenges.

You will promote effective communication of model outputs and contribute to a collaborative code environment.

• Develop, iterate, and take to production machine learning models to solve problems and drive outcomes in Sportsbook risk management
• Continuous improvement in pricing techniques - both at an individual level and working with trading teams to optimize betting limits and customer profiling
• Construct models, analyzes and solutions in response to a question or problem posed by a stakeholder or colleague
• Manage the data preparation process from collection through cleaning
• Build robust predictive models, showing capabilities of feature and model selection
• Contribute to a production code environment
• Work with decision-makers across the company to understand their goals, identify opportunities to use data to develop new insights and improve business results
• Create dashboards and data visualizations for analysis and communication

THE STATS

What we’re looking for in our next teammate

• A minimum of 1 year of Industry Experience in data science, analytics or engineering preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in a highly numerate major (Math, Stats, Econ, etc.) or relevant experience in data science preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with high proficiency in Python or R, and SQL
• Understanding and application of Bayesian statistics
• Experience building and using models to help create production level products and tools
• Comfortable with command line tools and GitHub
• Object-oriented design and coding skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work across teams, locations and time zones
• Interest or experience in Sports Gaming and/or Fantasy Sports

We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location, role, and level.

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe, as one of our principles states, “We are One Team!”. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued, respected, and included.

The applicable salary range for this position is $116,000 - $145,000 USD, which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience, location, business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation.

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