Lead Analyst, Risk

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

We're looking for a Lead Risk Analyst to serve as a key subject matter expert on risk management. In this role, you'll independently drive high-impact analytical initiatives to enhance our fraud prevention strategies, reduce financial losses due to chargebacks, and improve risk-related workflows across DraftKings' DFS, Sportsbook, and Casino products. Your insights will directly influence operational and strategic decisions, helping us detect, manage, and reduce risk more effectively across the organization.

What you’ll do as a Lead Analyst, Risk

• Own and lead high-impact analytical workstreams focused on evaluating fraud prevention workflows, analyzing chargeback trends, and enhancing risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and respond to emerging threats by analyzing real-time alerts, identifying behavioral patterns, and developing data-driven solutions to reduce risk exposure.
• Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights and recommendations that align stakeholders and drive effective risk management.
• Build and maintain reporting tools and dashboards that surface key risk metrics, inform strategic decision-making, and support continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Engineering, Risk Operations and Data Science to analyze customer behavior, surface risks, and guide strategic initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• At least 5 years of experience in analytics or data science, with a minimum of 2 years specifically in risk analytics, fraud, or financial crime prevention.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of risk management principles, including experience applying analytics to assess, detect, and mitigate risk in high-volume, high-stakes environments.
• Proven ability to take complex problems and data sets, build structured frameworks, and present clear, actionable insights to cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL/Snowflake, Tableau (or similar data visualization tools), and Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets. Experience with Python, R, or statistical programming languages is a plus.
• Solid understanding of statistics, hypothesis testing, and experimental design. Experience with predictive modeling is a plus.

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Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is 115,900.00 USD - 144,900.00 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire pay rates for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.