Lead Analyst, Anti-Money Laundering

Job Description

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 are looking for an Anti-Money Laundering Lead Analyst to help us build and enhance our Anti-Money Laundering defenses. In this role, you’ll develop dashboards, data pipelines, and models to refine DraftKings’ AML program and support our AML operations team. We’re looking for an individual who is passionate about working with data and excited about identifying and mitigating DraftKings’ potential risks. You will partner with various groups including product, engineering, compliance, and operations teams to protect our customers and the company from undue risks.

What you’ll do as a Lead Analyst, AML

• Develop mechanisms to alert on risky events and risky customers, designing and implementing robust program health initiatives to ensure compliance with AML regulations.

• Own transaction monitoring and customer risk rating alerting mechanisms via sophisticated and standardized data pulls, using SQL, Python, and other contemporary tools.

• Build and maintain a reporting suite to support critical initiatives, drive insights and inform/support stakeholders.

• Create and optimize standardized, reusable, and automated processes to minimize manual and/or recurring work.

• Perform ad hoc analyses on high-risk events to support compliance and operations activities.

• Support AML Operations strategy and execution through analysis and reporting.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or another relevant discipline.

• At least 5 years in business analytics or data science with familiarity with AML regulatory frameworks (e.g., BSA, FinCEN, OFAC) or a similar regulated industry experience.

• Strong ability to distill complex problems into actionable frameworks and communicate results effectively to cross-functional stakeholders. Solid foundation in statistics, hypothesis testing, and optimization techniques.

• Proficiency in SQL/Snowflake and Excel for large-scale data analysis.

• Proficiency in Tableau or similar data visualization tools to create impactful dashboards and reports.

• A passion and commitment to code hygiene, documentation, and reproducibility to ensure reliable and maintainable data solutions.

• Experience with R, Python, or statistical programming languages 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.