Full-Time

Enterprise Risk Manager

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FanDuel

FanDuel

1,001-5,000 employees

Fantasy sports platform for cash prizes

Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$114k - $135kAnnually

+ Cash Bonuses + Stock Program Participation

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Risk Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years’ related experience
  • A strong aptitude for identifying and assessing risks, evaluating controls, and other risk governance activities
  • Experience drafting executive summaries, reporting, and/or presenting to senior and executive leadership
  • Program development and project implementation skillset required
  • An exceptional team builder and team player
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Dedicated team player who is able to withstand the high demands of a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
  • Highly organized, results driven, problem solver, and collaborator
  • Experience working as a consultant covering risk, compliance or audit work a plus
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with aligned Business Control team(s) as well as first line senior and executive management to facilitate and ensure consistent implementation of Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) and related Enterprise Risk Programs (ERPs) (e.g., Issues Management, Risk Measurement) across the first line
  • Serve as primary point of contact and risk management subject matter expert for aligned first line team(s) and ensure adherence to established business risk and control expectations
  • Execute independent, holistic assessment of first line team’s risks; analyze and aggregate results to maintain a holistic view of risk across aligned first line team(s) (e.g., Enterprise Risk Assessment, Risk Register), identify trends and provide additional advisory support and insights
  • Promote a strong risk culture throughout the organization, fostering awareness of risk management principles and practices across the enterprise
  • Provide training to first line teams on risk management best practices
  • Review and provide credible challenge of first line’s risk and control self-assessments
  • Provide expertise, guidance, and support of first line’s control design and effectiveness
  • Serves as subject matter expert to business to analyze and review control testing results and provide expertise on corrective actions to close control gaps and weaknesses
  • Stay abreast of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, operational risks, and other risk exposures; proactively identify areas of emerging risks
  • Oversee risks exposures across aligned first line team(s)
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on risk management and strategic objectives and provide advisory support and guidance to first line teams and executive leadership
  • Provide cross-functional insight and lead coordination for ad hoc risk events, issues, and remediation
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address risk related issues and implement risk mitigation strategies
  • Continually assess and enhance the effectiveness of ERMF and ERPs; identify opportunities for improvement and drive implementation of related changes across aligned first line team(s)
  • Ensure process, risk, and control standards are aligned to Flutter’s/FDG’s risk frameworks and taxonomies
  • Provide numerous ERP inputs to facilitate ERM’s reporting activities to executive management, risk committees, and board
  • Monitor business landscape for emerging risks and risk events; escalate, as needed, and provide advisory support of remediation efforts

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

40%
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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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