At PointsBet, we have only built a fraction of what we have imagined.
Launching in Australia in 2017, PointsBet is dedicated to providing our customers with the ultimate betting experience. We're on a mission to make racing and sports betting easier to understand, fun to use, and faster. After some recent business changes, PointsBet Australia is about to head into an exciting stage of its journey and as we continue to grow, we're looking for an eager Data Scientist to join our team. At PointsBet, we rely on insightful data to power our systems and solutions. As a Data Scientist, you will be responsible for delivering insights on a daily basis. You will have mathematical and statistical expertise, along with natural curiosity and a creative mind. While interpreting and cleaning our data, you will be relied on to ask questions, connect the dots, and uncover hidden opportunities for realizing the data's full potential. As part of a team of specialists, you will slice and dice data using various methods and create new visions for the future. You will work closely with Trading, Tech & Product to use advanced analytics to improve our trading offering. The successful candidate will have a great team attitude and a strong desire to collaborate. Your goal will be to help our company analyze trends to make better decisions. What you'll own:
Build automation pipelines to drive improvements in our trading product & operations. Work closely with senior members of the Data Science team to continuously develop our trading data science models. Learn PointsBet proprietary modelling techniques. Work closely with stakeholders to help drive business decisions. Solve business problems using a wide variety of data science techniques. Integrate and release the Data Science teams' models into our production environment. Contribute and adhere to team objectives including coding and modelling practices, continuous integration, and continuous delivery processes. Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns. Analyze data usage patterns and performance metrics on Data Lake House to optimize resource allocation. Work closely with audit teams to fulfill data-related requests and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
The skills we seek:
Proven experience as a Data Scientist or Data Analyst or other similar role. Evidence of an outstanding aptitude in applied mathematics and statistics. Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R highly regarded. Experience building statistical/machine learning models & object-oriented programming, particularly with C#, is welcome but not essential. Understanding of sports betting and customer behaviors a plus. Logical and analytical approach to problem solving. Good organizational and communication skills.
The PB Perks!
PointsBet Flex Program – Filled with Hybrid Working, Work from Anywhere weeks, Sabbatical Leave to name a few. PointsBet Day – Get your PointsBet anniversary off. Annual Bonus Scheme – We reward great work, earn even more on top of our competitive salary packages. Parental Leave – 18 weeks for Primary Carers and 4 weeks for Secondary Carers. Daily breakfasts, sporting event tickets, a range of wellness programs.
So you don't tick every requirement on the job description but are still interested? Please apply anyway! We are built different at PointsBet, because we think different. We promote diversity of thought and would love to hear from a wide range of applicants as we believe that any unique skill set adds value to the team. Once you're in the door, your talents will be fostered, with 42 Australian promotions in 2022 alone, we are truly committed to growing talent at PointsBet! #J-18808-Ljbffr