DraftKings Inc. · 1 day ago
Director, Risk Detection & Mitigation
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expDraftKings Inc. is a technology company that is shaping the future of AI in gaming. The Director of Risk Detection & Mitigation will lead the strategy for detecting and mitigating customer risk, collaborating across multiple teams to enhance risk management and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive risk detection strategy that aligns with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Identify, assess, and prioritize risk factors that could impact operational performance and strategic objectives. Act with a sense of urgency to implement strategic initiatives
Work closely with Operations, Product, Analytics, and Data Science teams to create efficient processes for risk identification and mitigation. Ensure alignment across departments for seamless risk response and continuous improvement
Utilize 3rd party, analytics and data science tools to enhance risk detection capabilities. Serve as singular point of contact for the development of predictive models, machine learning algorithms, and dashboards to monitor potential risks in real time
Lead periodic risk assessments across the entire customer journey and create detailed reports that offer actionable insights. Present findings to executive leadership and stakeholders, ensuring data-driven decision-making on risk management strategies. Drive consistent improvements through mitigating identified gaps
Ensure risk detection frameworks comply with all relevant regulatory requirements. Collaborate with Regulatory and Compliance departments to stay updated on emerging regulations and incorporate them into the risk management strategy
Lead and develop a team of risk analysts, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation in risk detection. Mentor team members to build expertise in risk management and data-driven decision-making. Work closely with cross-functional teams to support risk identification and mitigation efforts
Qualification
Required
At least 8 years of experience in risk management, fraud detection, or related roles in technology or regulated industries
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field
Deep understanding of risk detection technologies and their real-world application across tools, models, and machine learning
Experience with third-party platforms used for fraud or risk analytics (e.g., Sift, NOTO, Braintree)
Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
A strategic mindset with the ability to synthesize complex systems into clear decisions and frameworks
Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills, especially with executive audiences
Experience leading and mentoring analysts or risk professionals, with a passion for team development and innovation
Benefits
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Company
DraftKings Inc.
It's simple, we believe life is more fun when you're in on the action.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.64BKey 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
Jason Robins
CEO and Co-Founder
Alan Ellingson
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-18
2026-01-16
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