Senior Data Scientist

FanDuel • New York, NY

4d • $138,000 - $181,650

About The Position

FanDuel is looking for a Senior Data Scientist, to drive our Sportsbook customer generosity distribution and bonus spend optimization. In this role you will be responsible for customer segmentation, modeling, automation, reporting and data analysis across all areas of Sportsbook generosity distribution. Using your numerical and technology capabilities you will play a key role in bonus spend research, optimization and communication of results to CRM and Commercial senior management.
This is a great opportunity for somebody who wants to work in an environment where curiosity is rewarded and people are empowered to make decisions. The ideal candidate will have a passion for continual learning and developing innovative solutions to business problems.
In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4+ years of previous Data Science or Analytics Experience
• Minimum 3+ years building and deploying complex machine learning models with real world applications
• Have a highly-developed technical skill-set which facilitates high-quality, efficient & comprehensive quantitative analysis
• Expert in SQL and experience of manipulating large datasets in Microsoft Excel
• Expert in statistical or programming software and techniques (e.g. in Python, R, C#, VBA , etc.)
• Strong communication and presentation skills, experienced in explaining technical projects to non-technical stakeholders
• Undergraduate degree in a numerate or technical discipline

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with data visualization tools like Tableau an advantage
• Knowledge of sports is a plus
• Interest or experience in the Sports betting industry is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead data science projects from start to finish, including working with stakeholders to agree project KPIs, and reporting on progress and outcomes throughout projects at agreed cadence;
• Deliver high-quality analysis, customer segmentation and predictive models which help drive incremental revenue through optimal automated bonus spend distribution;
• Improve our understanding of customer value, behaviors, efficiency of promotions, and effectiveness of bonus spend;
• Create, modify, and evolve models which solve business problems, and show demonstrable improvements to department KPIs;
• Through idea generation and exploratory analysis, develop new and innovative ways to turn behaviors into features for use in analysis, segmentation and predictive modeling;
• Demonstrate accurate insights and predictions using easy to interpret visualizations and clear explanations of results, recommendations, methods, biases and limitations;
• Work with Data Engineering and Analytics Engineer to optimize data quality and data modeling pipelines;
• Work with Machine Learning Engineering teams to optimally deploy models in production;
• Take responsibility to learn the necessary skills and techniques, in order to work with independence, integrity and accuracy;
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to effectively identify areas for improvement, and support their strategic objectives;
• Assist in coaching, developing and performance managing less experienced team members;
• Contribute new ideas for data science projects which have demonstrable potential to improve revenue performance or customer experience

Benefits

• We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning, mental health support, and fitness benefits.
• We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave), annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance), 401k with up to a 5% match, commuter benefits, pet insurance, and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards.
• Benefits differ across location, role, and level.
• This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits.
• This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses and stock program participation.
• This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays.
• FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.

What This Job Offers

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