Business Analyst II - Fraud

PrizePicks; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus

Flexible PTO

Job summary

PrizePicks is seeking a data-driven Fraud Analytics Analyst to partner with Fraud Operations, Product, and Analytics to surface fraud trends and shape risk strategies. You will translate messy, high-volume transactional data into actionable recommendations while preserving a smooth experience for legitimate players.

You will build dashboards, monitor key risk indicators, and work across Engineering, Fraud Ops, and Product to close data and process gaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in risk analytics, fraud detection, or a related data-focused field, preferably within online gaming, Daily Fantasy Sports, or fintech.
• Working understanding of common fraud vectors in an online transactional environment and how fraud controls can impact legitimate user experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver analytical work that moves the needle—protecting the platform while improving the experience for good players.
• Build, document, and maintain dashboards and reusable analyses that monitor fraud performance and key risk indicators.
• Distill complex datasets into actionable recommendations with clear visualizations for non-technical stakeholders.
• Partner with Engineering, Fraud Ops and Product to identify and close data, performance, and process gaps.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses to support fraud-related business decisions with data-driven insights.
• Scope and complete ad-hoc data requests around fraud trends and product initiatives.

Skills

SQL

Analytical thinking

Data-driven

Risk analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (Statistics/Finance/Mathematics/Analytics)

Tools

Tableau

Excel

Python

Job description

At PrizePicks, we are the fastest-growing sports company in North America, as recognized by Inc. 5000. As the leading platform for Daily Fantasy Sports, we cover a diverse range of sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, and Esports titles like League of Legends and Counter-Strike. Our team of over 550 employees thrives in an inclusive culture that values individuals from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their level of sports fandom. Ready to reimagine the DFS industry together?

Job Description:

We're looking for a data-driven analyst to join our Fraud Analytics team. In this role, you'll partner cross-functionally with Fraud Operations, Product, and Analytics to turn data into action. You’ll surface fraud trends, size risk, and help shape the strategy that protects our players and our platform, while keeping the experience frictionless for the vast majority of legitimate users. You're a great fit if you're comfortable digging into messy, high-volume transactional data, enjoy translating findings into clear recommendations, and want your analysis to directly influence how PrizePicks fights fraud.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver analytical work that actually moves the needle — protecting the platform while making the experience better for good players.
• Build, document, and maintain easy-to-use, insightful dashboards and reusable analyses that monitor fraud performance and key risk indicators.
• Distill complex datasets into recommendations with clear visualizations and concise talking points for non-technical stakeholders.
• Partner with Engineering, Fraud Ops and Product to identify and close data, performance, and process gaps.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses to support fraud-related business decisions with data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Scope and complete ad-hoc data requests around fraud trends and product initiatives.

What You’ll Have:

Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Analytics, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in risk analytics, fraud detection, or a related data-focused field, preferably within online gaming, Daily Fantasy Sports, or fintech
• Working understanding of common fraud vectors in an online transactional environment (payment fraud, identity fraud, bonus abuse, etc.) and how fraud controls can impact legitimate user experience

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL for extracting, manipulating, and analyzing data
• Data visualization experience (e.g., Tableau)
• Strong Excel skills
• Python experience a plus (automation, modeling, or statistical analysis)

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences
• Detail-oriented with a high standard for accuracy in data analysis and reporting
• Judgment to balance fraud risk against player experience — knows that over-blocking good players is its own kind of cost
• Organized, reliable, curious, and growth-oriented team player
• Demonstrated ability with data-driven critical thinking, problem-solving, and recommendations

Where you’ll live:

• While we prefer candidates based in Atlanta, we are open to qualified applicants from anywhere in the U.S. and are willing to consider remote candidates.

Working at PrizePicks:

The typical salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000. At PrizePicks, we consider your role, level, and where you'll be working when determining our salary ranges. The compensation info you see on our job postings gives you an idea of the starting pay range for the position. Your actual pay within that range will depend on your specific work location, as well as your skills, experience, and education.

This application period will remain open for 30 days. We’re committed to finding the best candidate, so this date may be adjusted, and any changes will be reflected in this posting.

Benefits you’ll receive:

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, & vision plans
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Annual bonus
• Flexible PTO to encourage a healthy work/life balance (2 weeks STRONGLY encouraged!)
• Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits
• Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked
• Company-wide in-person events and team outings
• Lifestyle enhancement program
• Company equipment provided (Windows & Mac options)
• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development

You must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

PrizePicks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.