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DraftKings Inc. · 1 day ago

Lead Analyst, Trading Analytics

DraftKings Inc. is a technology company that is integrating AI into its operations to enhance customer experiences and streamline processes. As a Lead Analyst on the Trading Analytics team, you will analyze trading exchange performance, develop analytical frameworks, and collaborate with various teams to optimize trading strategies and improve marketplace health.

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Responsibilities

Assess trading exchange performance by analyzing post-fill customer behavior, latency impacts, and where there might be delays or inefficiencies
Build analytical frameworks that simplify exchange dynamics into clear, repeatable metrics that guide trading decisions
Map our liquidity footprint across exchanges, including contract coverage, trading volumes, and performance trends
Partner with sports traders and trading operations to diagnose issues, improve liquidity allocation, enhance pricing accuracy, and elevate customer experience
Develop dashboards and reporting that provide real-time visibility into exchange quality and our performance across trading environments
Deliver insights that inform how we allocate liquidity, structure quoting behavior, and evolve our exchange participation strategy

Qualification

SQLExcelTableauData ScienceStatistical ProgrammingProblem SolvingFast-paced EnvironmentCollaboration

Required

At least 5 years of experience in analytics or data science
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or another relevant discipline
Ability to take on complicated problems and turn them into simple, analytical frameworks
High proficiency in SQL, Excel, and Tableau (or similar visualization tools)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment

Preferred

Experience within sportsbook trading, prediction markets, or financial market microstructure is a plus
Experience with R, Python, or another statistical programming language is a plus
Familiarity with exchange dynamics such as order books, liquidity, fills, and execution quality is a plus

Benefits

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Company

DraftKings Inc.

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It's simple, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action.

H1B Sponsorship

DraftKings Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2023 (5)
2022 (38)
2021 (27)
2020 (27)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.64B
Key Investors
Michael JordanManhattan Venture Partners (MVP)Eldridge Industries
2025-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2024-06-06Post Ipo Equity· $324.04M
2020-09-02Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Jason Robins
CEO and Co-Founder
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Alan Ellingson
Chief Financial Officer
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