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Data Scientist - Risk & Trading

Skills
Analytical SkillsData AnalyticsData ScienceFantasy FootballFantasy SportsSports StatisticsStatistics
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Background in computer science, data science, or mathematics/statistics.
  • Comfortable with large data sets and analysis.
  • Extensive DFS or sports betting experience required.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, and related data analysis tools.
  • Ability to work off-hours during peak sports seasons.

Nice to have

  • DFS experience
  • Sports betting knowledge
  • Python
  • SQL

Day to day

  • Support Sleeper’s DFS operations through risk and liability management including data analysis and modeling to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
  • Develop predictive models and algorithms to understand real-time liability including risk exposure for specific markets and events.
  • Conduct data wrangling and cleaning, and design tools for performance and accuracy monitoring.
  • Monitor pricing, player statistics, and relevant market news to make real-time adjustments in market strategies.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to enhance personalization in the DFS ecosystem.