DraftKings Inc.

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Director, Risk Detection – Mitigation

RiskRiskFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2012H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

48 days ago

Salary

$152K - $190K / year

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishPythonSQLTableau

Job Description

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk detection strategy that aligns with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. • Identify, assess, and prioritize risk factors that could impact operational performance and strategic objectives. • Act with a sense of urgency to implement strategic initiatives. • Work closely with Operations, Product, Analytics, and Data Science teams to create efficient processes for risk identification and mitigation. • Ensure alignment across departments for seamless risk response and continuous improvement. • Utilize 3rd party, analytics and data science tools to enhance risk detection capabilities. • Serve as singular point of contact for the development of predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and dashboards to monitor potential risks in real time. • Lead periodic risk assessments across the entire customer journey and create detailed reports that offer actionable insights. • Present findings to executive leadership and stakeholders, ensuring data-driven decision-making on risk management strategies. • Ensure risk detection frameworks comply with all relevant regulatory requirements. • Collaborate with Regulatory and Compliance departments to stay updated on emerging regulations and incorporate them into the risk management strategy. • Lead and develop a team of risk analysts, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation in risk detection.

Job Requirements

  • At least 8 years of experience in risk management, fraud detection, or related roles in technology or regulated industries.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
  • Deep understanding of risk detection technologies and their real-world application across tools, models, and machine learning.
  • Experience with third-party platforms used for fraud or risk analytics (e.g., Sift, NOTO, Braintree).
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to synthesize complex systems into clear decisions and frameworks.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, especially with executive audiences.
  • Experience leading and mentoring analysts or risk professionals, with a passion for team development and innovation.

Benefits

  • bonus
  • equity and benefits as applicable

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