Senior Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist
Location: Leeds, London, Dublin (2 days/hybrid)
Type: Permanent
If you’re curious about how things could be better and aren’t afraid to question the expected, there’s plenty here to get stuck into! We’re looking for people who explore different possibilities, tackle exciting problems and turn fresh thinking into action. This is your opportunity to bring that thinking to the pricing function, where you’ll think different, and drive outstanding customer experiences to keep our Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Betting & Gaming brands at number one.
What you’ll do
Join our pricing data-science team where you'll drive pricing strategy change from hypothesis to deployment. Your responsibilities will span developing robust experimentation frameworks, overseeing data collection pipelines, building predictive models and translating analyses into actionable intelligence. The impact is substantial—your work directly crafts pricing decisions on millions of transactions across Flutter's sports betting platform.
You will work within the UKI Trading function, connecting with colleagues from across the organisation to solve complex pricing problems and to identify new opportunities for pricing optimisation.
If this sounds like the outstanding opportunity you are looking for, then please read on…
What you'll take on
Utilise advanced analytics, AI and data manipulation software to analyse experimental data, identify trends and derive meaningful conclusions for pricing.
Set up and define experiments, ensuring robust trial methodologies that yield actionable insights.
Develop and sustain pricing models that employ predictive capabilities to develop the pricing strategy on sports.
Build and maintain customer segmentations to power measurement and deployment of pricing strategies.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of experimental designs, methodologies, and results to ensure transparency and reproducibility
Continuously monitor experiments using data pipelines, tracking key performance indicators and adjusting methodologies as necessary to optimize outcomes
Prepare and present findings to key partners, clearly communicating the implications of pricing experiments on future business performance.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including commercial, finance, and product development, to drive pricing objectives forwards for the business.
What you'll bring
Proficiency in multiple advanced analytics and data manipulation tools (e.g. Python, R, SQL, Excel, Tableau)
Experience solving problems with data / data-science in a commercial setting
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a shown ability to interpret complex data sets
Ideally, experience with experiment design and parameter definition
Experience in advanced statistical modelling techniques (e.g. regression, significant testing, clustering, A/B testing, time series analysis)
Excellent documentation skills, with attention to detail and the ability to compose clear and concise reports
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficient in presenting complex information clearly to diverse audiences
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to finding opportunities for improvement
Ability to lead and own multiple data and analytics assets simultaneously and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative outlook, able to build strong and effective relationships both within the Pricing team and across the business at all levels
Ideally, experience working on pricing and/or pricing strategy projects in a large business setting
What you'll get
We are a flexible employer; whether you have personal commitments or a hobby that brings you happiness, we want you to bring your best self to work. We also like to share our success; after all you make it happen. Our Benefits package includes;
Self-Development fund [Perm only or 12 months FTC’s and above]
Wellbeing fund
Uncapped holiday allowance
Enhanced pension scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Discretionary annual performance bonus
Invest via the Company Sharesave Scheme [Perm only]
Paid volunteering time per year
Enhanced parental leave
Flutter Entertainment ("Flutter") is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, ensuring every candidate can participate fully and fairly. We welcome requests for adjustments at any stage of the hiring journey and throughout employment.
If we are unable to meet a requested adjustment, we will work with you to explore suitable alternatives and ensure a fair and supportive process. Our goal is to enable all individuals to thrive, removing barriers, so they can reach their full potential.
Flutter
Flutter is the world’s #1 online sports betting and gaming operator and home to some of the UK and Ireland’s most recognisable brands, including Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet. We set the pace for our industry. And we’re always looking for what’s next.
Here, good ideas move fast. You’ll work with sharp people, solve problems at serious scale and be backed to challenge how things are done. Using our unmatched scale, we share ideas, tech and expertise across our brands and locations, turning great thinking into global impact.