Analyst II, Financial Crimes Analytics

DraftKings Inc. • Boston, MA

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About The Position

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together. The Crown Is Yours As an Analyst II, Financial Crimes Analytics, you’ll use data-driven insights to detect risk, strengthen Anti-Money Laundering defenses, and protect the integrity of our platform. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex data into actionable strategies that enhance our Financial Crimes program. Through automation, dynamic dashboards, and scalable alerting mechanisms, you’ll empower the business to proactively identify and mitigate risk. Your work ensures that data insights are seamlessly integrated into compliance, operations, and product workflows to safeguard our customers and the company.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Engineering, or another relevant discipline; or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of analytics experience, preferably in risk, compliance, financial services, or a technology-driven environment.
• Proficiency in SQL required, with experience using Python, R, or similar analytical tools a plus.
• Experience building dashboards or reporting suites in Tableau, PowerBI, Sigma, or similar data visualization tools.
• A demonstrated history of developing new insights from data and translating complex findings into actionable recommendations for cross-functional partners.
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for code hygiene, documentation, and reproducibility to ensure reliable and maintainable data solutions.
• The ability to communicate complex analytical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical stakeholders and executive-level audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and tune transaction monitoring and customer risk rating models to detect suspicious activity and emerging risks.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and alerting mechanisms that support Anti-Money Laundering monitoring and investigations.
• Perform deep-dive analyses on high-risk events and customer behaviors to uncover trends and recommend control enhancements.
• Partner with Compliance, Engineering, Product, and Operations Teams to operationalize risk insights and strengthen program effectiveness.
• Develop automated dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into program health, regulatory metrics, and customer risk exposure.
• Create and deliver business intelligence reports, presentations, and analyses that inform strategic improvements across the Financial Crimes program.
• Operationalize model and alert outputs so they can be seamlessly leveraged by internal stakeholders to mitigate financial crimes risk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level