Senior Analyst, Financial Platform

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Boston, MA, USA
Hybrid
96K-120K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • Gaming • Information Technology • Software • Sports • Esports • Big Data Analytics
The Crown Is Yours
The Role
Lead analysis of large-scale payment and customer-behavior datasets to inform strategy, experimentation, and operations. Build scalable reporting and experimentation frameworks, partner with cross-functional teams, and translate insights into executive-ready recommendations that improve payment performance, customer experience, and platform reliability.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 a Senior Analyst, Financial Platform, you'll turn complex data into strategic direction that strengthens the money movement experiences powering DraftKings across Sportsbook, Casino, and Fantasy. You'll partner across teams to evaluate customer behavior, payment performance, and operational workflows, uncovering opportunities that improve reliability and inform high-impact decisions. In this role, you'll translate sophisticated analyses into clear, actionable recommendations that influence stakeholders, enhance the customer experience, and optimize business outcomes. Your work will drive scalability, operational excellence, and measurable growth across the Financial Platform.
What you'll do as a Senior Analyst, Financial Platform
  • Drive the strategic interpretation of complex, large-scale datasets across customer behavior, payment performance, deposit and withdrawal journeys, and operational workflows, uncovering insights that influence business decisions and long-term platform performance.
  • Shape how data informs strategy by translating advanced analyses of payment methods, processing performance, customer friction, and financial platform trends into clear, persuasive narratives that align senior stakeholders and guide critical priorities.
  • Define and lead experimentation strategy, establishing best practices for test design, execution, and measurement to optimize payment experiences, fee strategies, and operational improvements at scale.
  • Serve as a trusted thought partner to Financial Platform Operations, Product, and cross-functional leaders, influencing roadmaps, prioritizing initiatives, and driving measurable business impact across the Financial Platform.
  • Architect and evolve scalable reporting ecosystems and data frameworks that enhance visibility into payment performance, funnel health, operational efficiency, and customer behavior, empowering the organization to make faster, more informed decisions.

What you'll bring
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of analytics or data science experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language such as Python, R, SAS, or Matlab, with the ability to independently structure complex analyses and optimize data workflows.
  • Deep understanding of statistical methods, hypothesis testing, and experimental design, with hands-on experience analyzing customer behavior, platform performance, operational workflows, or payment experiences.
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, executive-ready insights that influence decision-making across technical and non-technical audiences, with experience building scalable reporting solutions using Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Sigma, or similar data visualization platforms.
  • Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and advanced problem-solving skills, with a track record of proactively identifying opportunities, challenging assumptions, uncovering high-impact insights from ambiguous datasets, and collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.

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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 96,000.00 USD - 120,000.00 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of analytics or data science experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, R, SAS, or Matlab.
  • Deep understanding of statistical methods, hypothesis testing, and experimental design.
  • Hands-on experience analyzing customer behavior, platform performance, payment experiences, or operational workflows.
  • Experience building scalable reporting solutions using Tableau, Power BI, Looker, Sigma, or similar data visualization platforms.
  • Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear, executive-ready insights and influence stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and advanced problem-solving skills.
  • May be required to obtain a gaming license as a condition of employment.

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DraftKings Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Health coverage with day-one eligibility is complemented by Lyra therapy/EAP, Calm, wellness programs, and fitness reimbursement, with some offices offering on‑site amenities. Feedback suggests this breadth enhances everyday wellbeing beyond standard medical plans.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) plan with employer match and financial‑planning tools are included as core benefits. Feedback suggests retirement matching offers stable long‑term value within the total rewards mix.

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HQ: Boston, MA
6,400 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

It's simple, at DraftKings, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. We’re developing the most innovative and entertaining real money products and offers; to forever transform how people experience sports; to be a fully vertically integrated sports betting operator. It's our ultimate goal to build the best, most trusted, and most customer-centric destination for our players. 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.

Why Work With Us

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. Ready to own what’s next?

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