Lead Data Scientist
The Lead Data Scientist role is based in the pricing function, which is a high performing team responsible for the delivery of new pricing strategies across the Flutter UKI brands. You will play a lead role in developing and mobilising data science capabilities for experimentation, measurement, predictive analytics and modelling workstreams. You will work within the UKI Trading function, connecting with colleagues from across the organisation to address sophisticated pricing problems and to identify new opportunities for pricing optimisation.
- Explore & mobilise new data science applications for pricing, including but not limited to, delivery of pricing models that harness predictive capabilities to advise pricing strategy decisions.
- Deploy sophisticated statistical analysis and data manipulation techniques to analyse experimental data, identify trends and derive relevant conclusions.
- Coordinate set up and definition of experiments, deploying statistical techniques and processes, ensuring robust trial outputs that yield actionable insights.
- Build autonomous systems to monitor high volumes of price experiments & strategies, tracking critical metrics vs expectations and surfacing to the wider pricing team.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of experimental builds, methodologies, and results to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
- Lead preparation and present findings to interested parties, clearly communicating the implications of pricing experiments on business strategies.
- Work proactively with cross-functional teams, including commercial, finance, and product development, to align data insights with business objectives.
- Lead senior data scientists, coordinating their respective focus areas and workloads as well as developing them personally to grow their careers.
- Experienced leader in data science with track record leading a data science function, ideally within a customer focussed or commercial domain. (required)
- Proficiency in multiple advanced analytics and data manipulation tools (e.g., Python, SQL, Excel, Tableau). (required)
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a proven track record to interpret complex data sets. (required)
- Experience with experiment design and parameter definition (sampling, control vs. test groups, front-end product changes). (required)
- Experience in sophisticated statistical modelling techniques (e.g. regression, significant testing, clustering, A/B testing, time series analysis). (required)
- Excellent documentation skills, with attention to detail and the ability to build clear and concise reports. (required)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences. (required)
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to finding opportunities for improvement. (required)
- Ability to manage and own multiple data and analytics assets simultaneously and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. (required)
- Collaborative outlook, able to build strong and effective relationships both within the Pricing team and across the business at all levels. (required)
- Ideally, experience working on pricing and/or pricing strategy projects in a large business setting. (nice-to-have)
- Flexible ways of working – Hybrid work arrangement that supports your wellbeing & lifestyle.
- £1,000 learning fund.
- Twice-yearly bonus (with part of it guaranteed!).
- Pension contribution scheme.
- Private healthcare.
- Access to thousands of Udemy courses.
- Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme.
- 16 hours paid volunteering time per year.
- Unlimited holiday.
Flutter Entertainment is the world leader in online sports betting and iGaming, operating some of the most innovative, diverse and distinctive brands in the sector. The UK & Ireland region of Flutter unites some of the biggest brands in the betting and gaming industry; Betfair, Paddy Power, PokerStars, Sky Betting & Gaming and tombola - bringing together hundreds of teams and thousands of colleagues who create trusted entertainment for millions of customers every week.