Full-Time

Advanced Analytics Director

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FanDuel

FanDuel

1,001-5,000 employees

Fantasy sports platform for cash prizes

Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$144k - $198kAnnually

+ Cash Bonuses + Stock Program Participation

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Amplitude
Data Science
SQL
Tableau
Salesforce
Customer Service
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics or another relevant discipline. Master’s degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in a Customer Experience, Sportsbook/Gaming and/or Analytical Role
  • 6-8 years of experience in a leadership managerial role
  • Must be able to attain required regulatory Licensure(s)
  • Expertise with SQL, Excel and Tableau (Or similar visualization tools)
  • Ability to take on complicated problems and turn them into simple, analytical frameworks.
  • Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of Sports Betting and Online Gambling platforms is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver analytical insights and implications through the customer lens that supports and guides strategic thinking.
  • Leads a team of professional analysts focused on both business results as well as employee mentoring and personal growth.
  • Develop and implement roadmap for customer experience analytics to advance customer satisfaction, segmentation, personal development, customer retention strategies, and other key business applications.
  • Develop and implement roadmap for data products/models that power insights and customer experience delivery, working tightly with cross-functional business groups to deliver.
  • Engage and influence C-Level executives & leaders with strategic recommendations based on customer analytics.
  • Key leader in Voice of the Customer & Insights, supporting the integration of efforts in Customer Analytics, Data Science, Customer Research, Competitive Intelligence, Customer Service, and Advanced Analytics.
  • Identifies and communicates key responsibilities and practices to ensure the organization promotes a successful attitude, confidence in leadership, and teamwork to achieve business results.
  • Evaluate existing user journeys across all aspects of Sportsbook, including but not limited to Marketing, Product, Commercial, Engineering, Fraud and Payments.
  • Responsible for business case development, big data analytics and/or modeling using tools (Ex. Including but not limited to Tableau, Quantum Metrics, Amazon Redshift, Amplitude, Azure, Salesforce) as well as delivery of insights.
  • Quantifies significance of data variances, applies an array of statistical methods ranging from traditional to newly developing within the Big Data space.
  • Work closely with Product, Commercial, Marketing, Customer Service and other teams to understand analytical and reporting requirements and turn these into tracking specifications for the development teams.
  • Supporting the production and distribution of web data and insights across the business
  • Responsible for strategic business recommendations through data gathering and analytics using advanced modeling techniques to predict outcomes.
  • Familiarity with databases and tools such as Tableau, Salesforce, Amazon Redshift.
  • Uses traditional modeling techniques to build models that support decision making.
  • Identify gaps in data to enhance holistic storytelling of strategic initiatives and end to end customer experience journeys.
  • Identify and/or create metrics in the pursuit of providing a differentiated view of the customer.

FanDuel operates a fantasy sports platform where users can join daily and weekly contests to win cash prizes. Participants create fantasy teams by selecting real players from various sports, including football, basketball, and baseball. The performance of these teams is determined by the actual statistics of the players in real games. FanDuel generates revenue through entry fees for these contests and enhances the user experience with features like live scoring updates and player news. Unlike some competitors, FanDuel focuses on a wide range of sports and contests, primarily serving the U.S. market while expanding its offerings.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$424M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FanDuel's expanding presence in new markets like North Carolina and Ontario offers significant growth opportunities.
  • The company's partnerships with sports teams and media channels can drive higher user engagement and brand loyalty.
  • Acquisitions like BeyondPlay can enhance FanDuel's technological capabilities, making it a more attractive platform for users.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the online gaming and sports betting industry is intense, with major players like DraftKings and Bet365 posing significant threats.
  • Regulatory changes and legal challenges in different states and countries could impact FanDuel's operations and growth.

What makes FanDuel unique

  • FanDuel's strategic partnerships with major sports teams like the Carolina Panthers enhance its brand visibility and customer engagement, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The acquisition of BeyondPlay allows FanDuel to integrate innovative iGaming solutions, providing a more engaging user experience.
  • FanDuel's focus on regulatory compliance and strategic hires, such as the addition of E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, strengthens its position in the highly regulated online gaming market.

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