Senior Associate, Risk Enablement

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Hiring Remotely in New Jersey, USA
Remote or Hybrid
55K-68K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Partner with Risk, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and CX to analyze data, surface operational risks, maintain and refine risk alerts/controls, improve workflows, document procedures, support change management, and coordinate incident remediation to strengthen compliant risk operations.
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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 Associate, Risk Enablement you'll help strengthen the processes that protect our business and support effective risk operations. You'll partner across the Risk Management, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Customer Experience Teams to support high-risk customer interactions, improve operational processes, and help ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. Using data, analytics, and AI, you'll identify opportunities to solve complex challenges, drive operational excellence, and help balance customer needs with company risk in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
What you'll do as a Senior Associate, Risk Enablement
  • Partner with the Risk Management, Compliance, Product, Engineering, Customer Experience, and other cross-functional Teams to support efficient, compliant risk operations.
  • Analyze data to identify operational trends, surface risks, and provide recommendations that improve decision-making and strengthen risk processes.
  • Collaborate with Risk Operations to enhance workflows, optimize operational processes, and support scalable solutions that improve team efficiency.
  • Maintain, test, and refine risk alerts, controls, and operating procedures to align with evolving regulations, fraud trends, and governance requirements.
  • Support process improvement and change management initiatives by documenting procedures, identifying operational enhancements, and helping implement new ways of working.
  • Coordinate incident follow-up activities by tracking remediation efforts, partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, and helping drive timely issue resolution

What you'll bring
  • At least 2 years of professional experience using data and analytics to solve complex business problems.
  • Experience using AI tools such as Claude, Codex, or ChatGPT to improve workflows, analyze information, or support operational decision-making.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives, act with urgency, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships.
  • A collaborative, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to evolving priorities.
  • Flexibility to work varied hours as needed; project management experience is preferred.

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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 54,600.00 USD - 68,300.00 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

  • At least 2 years of professional experience using data and analytics to solve complex business problems.
  • Experience using AI tools such as Claude, Codex, or ChatGPT to improve workflows or support decision-making.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to build cross-functional partnerships.
  • Collaborative, analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to evolving priorities.
  • Flexibility to work varied hours as needed.
  • Project management experience.

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  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as robust, including medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental‑health support via Lyra therapy, Calm access, and wellbeing initiatives. Benefits begin on day one, with HSA/FSA options and fitness reimbursement adding depth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off is framed as flexible, with U.S. employees told they have flexible or unlimited PTO and supportive leave policies. Feedback suggests PTO is a meaningful part of the package, though norms can vary by team.

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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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