DraftKings Inc.
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Director, Risk Detection – Mitigation
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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