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Full-Time

Senior Data Scientist

Fraud & Payments

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

FanDuel

FanDuel

1,001-5,000 employees

Sports betting and daily fantasy sports provider

Data & Analytics

Compensation Overview

$126k - $165kAnnually

+ Bonus + Stock Program Participation

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

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 Group specializes in sports betting, daily fantasy sports, and online casino gaming, seamlessly integrating sports-tech to enhance consumer engagement with sports and leagues. This company is an excellent workplace for those passionate about combining technology with sports, offering a dynamic environment where innovation leads to the development of cutting-edge gaming experiences. With a broad customer base spanning all 50 states, the company's reach ensures a diverse and stimulating work culture.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$4.6B

Headquarters

New York, New York

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

51%

Benefits

From peer-to-peer learning to industry conferences, there are a number of ways to develop your career

From your head to your toes we’ve got you covered with our 100% health insurance coverage

We keep a well-stocked supply of snacks and refreshments to keep you going throughout the day

Flexible hours and vacation scheduling let you work when you’re at your best

We provide the latest tech and equipment, you get the job done