Flutter Entertainment - Head - Data Science

About Flutter Entertainment :

Flutter Entertainment is the worlds largest sports betting and iGaming operator with 13.9 million Average Monthly Players worldwide and an annual revenue of $14 Bn in 2024.

We have a portfolio of iconic brands, including Paddy Power, Betfair, FanDuel, PokerStars, Junglee Games and Sportsbet.

As a pioneering force in the industry, Flutter is at the forefront of technological innovation, offering seamless digital experiences to millions of customers worldwide.

With a commitment to responsible gaming and a focus on customer-first strategies, Flutter leverages its scale, diverse offerings, and data-driven insights to deliver entertainment while ensuring the highest safety and compliance standards.

Its dynamic approach to global growth has positioned Flutter as a dominant player in established and emerging markets, pushing the boundaries of the entertainment experience.

Flutter Entertainment is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

In 2024, we were recognized in TIMEs 100 Most Influential Companies under the 'Pioneers' categorya testament to our innovation and impact.

Our ambition is to transform global gaming and betting to deliver long-term growth and a positive, sustainable future for our sector.

Together, we are Changing the Game.

FLUTTER ENTERTAINMENT INDIA :

Our office, located in the heart of Hi-Tech City in Hyderabad, is the Global Capability Center for Flutter Entertainment.

Now home to 900+ talented colleagues, we are driving the future of entertainment across critical areas like Technology, Infosec, Procurement, Customer, and HR Operations.

We are committed to crafting impactful solutions for all our brands and divisions to power Flutter's incredible growth and global impact.

Our portfolio of world-class brands, global scale, and challenger mindset presents a powerful combination.

We have ambitious growth plans and goals for the future and the global and local scale to achieve them.

Overview Of The Role :

We are seeking a seasoned data science leader to head our Data Science Squad at the Flutter India Hub in Hyderabad.

This role is ideal for a professional with deep experience in model building, stakeholder engagement, and delivery leadership.

The Head of Data Science Squad will lead a team working across Flutters global brands, delivering impactful machine learning and predictive modeling solutions that power real-world business decisions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and inspire a cross-functional Data Science Squad, ensuring high-quality delivery of end-to-end solutions across product, marketing, and operations domains.
• Set the long-term strategic vision for the Data Science squad, aligning with broader business goals of Flutter Functions and Brands that the team works with
• Display entrepreneurial traits by partnering with stakeholders to identify new AI / ML opportunities across the businesses, build the project pipeline, define business problems, and design data science solutions aligned to brand and flutter function priorities.
• Manage full model lifecyclefrom data exploration and feature engineering to model training, validation, deployment, and performance monitoring.
• Role-model cross-functional leadership, partnering closely with Product, Tech, and Business counterparts
• Represent the Data Science squad in executive forums, contributing to center-wide governance, prioritization, and stakeholder engagement.
• Establish a culture of storytelling, impact, and continuous improvement across the team Mentor and grow team members while fostering a culture of experimentation and innovation

Ideal Candidate Profile :

1. Languages : Python (preferred), SQL

2. Libraries / Frameworks : scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, pandas, NumPy, PySpark

3. Statistical foundation : Weights & Biases, A / B testing frameworks

4. Platforms : Databricks, AWS (S3, SageMaker), GCP (BigQuery, Vertex AI)

5. Visualization : Tableau, PowerBI STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION Customer Applications Vendor Mgmt. & Delivery Data & Analytics Change Management Workforce Management

Benefits We Offer :

WHY CHOOSE US :

Flutter is an equal-opportunity employer and values the unique perspectives and experiences that everyone brings.

Our message to colleagues and stakeholders is clear : everyone is welcome, and every voice matters.

We have ambitious growth plans and goals for the future.

Here's an opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Flutter Entertainment India

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