Full-Time

Senior Data Scientist

Fraud & Payments

Posted on 10/1/2024

FanDuel

FanDuel

1,001-5,000 employees

Fantasy sports platform for cash prizes

Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$126k - $165kAnnually

+ Bonus + Stock Program Participation

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
R
Apache Spark
SQL
Requirements
  • 4-7+ years of experience in Data Science creating and deploying models
  • Hands on experience working within Fraud and/or Payments business units
  • Deep understanding of the technical elements required to build risk models
  • Experience developing roadmaps for operations teams to evolve how a business looks at customer risk
  • Bachelor's Degree in a highly numerate major (Math, Stats, Econ, etc.) or relevant experience in data and/or business analysis
  • Experience delivering model result to business users and have recommendation implemented
  • Leadership experience running a team focused on MMMs
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python or R required
  • Experience with techstacks such as MLFlow, Spark, Databricks, Sagemaker
  • Can write production level code, understand principles of programming
  • Experience working in groups and being part of smaller intra year projects
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement advanced statistical and machine learning models to detect and predict fraudulent behaviors
  • Continuously refine and enhance fraud detection models to improve accuracy and reduce false positives.
  • Collaborate with domain experts to understand key indicators of fraud and incorporate them into the models.
  • Identify and mitigate fraud risks by implementing anomaly detection and pattern recognition models to detect suspicious activities.
  • Implement real-time fraud detection systems using appropriate software and technologies.
  • Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in fraud detection methodologies
  • Lead projects from start to finish, maintain a roadmap, set proper expectations, and communicate timely and adequately with stakeholders
  • Own presentations to senior stakeholders, focusing on results and impactful actionable insights, adjusting the communication style to the audience

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, and their teams earn points based on the actual performance of these players in 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 the daily and weekly contest format rather than season-long leagues, catering specifically to sports enthusiasts in the United States, while currently not offering contests in the UK. The company's goal is to provide an engaging and competitive environment for sports fans to enjoy and potentially earn money through their sports knowledge.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$424M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FanDuel's expansion into North Carolina opens new revenue streams in a growing market.
  • The rise of micro-betting offers FanDuel opportunities to attract more engaged users.
  • Collaborations with major sports leagues provide exclusive content, enhancing user experience.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in Ontario's iGaming market could dilute FanDuel's market share.
  • The departure of Andrew Winchell may impact FanDuel's regulatory strategy and influence.
  • Integration challenges from the BeyondPlay acquisition could distract from FanDuel's core operations.

What makes FanDuel unique

  • FanDuel's partnership with the Carolina Panthers enhances its brand visibility and market presence.
  • The acquisition of BeyondPlay strengthens FanDuel's capabilities in player engagement and iGaming.
  • FanDuel's 'Kick of Destiny' campaign with the Manning brothers boosts its unique marketing appeal.

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Benefits

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