Junior Data Scientist

16 hours ago

Melbourne VIC, Australia PointsBet Australia Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About Us

At PointsBet, we have only built a fraction of what we have imagined.

Launched in Australia in 2017, PointsBet is committed to delivering the ultimate betting experience. Our people at PointsBet are united by a shared mission: to push boundaries and elevate the thrill of the game - always with a focus on a safe, responsible experience for all our users. Our diverse team brings together the best of tech, sports knowledge and creative vision to deliver an exciting platform for sports and racing enthusiasts worldwide.

About the Role:

As a Junior Data Scientist, you will be responsible for analysing large amounts of raw data to help inform PointsBet's marketing activity. A key focus of the role surrounds optimisation of promotional performance and marketing investment. Responsibilities will also include support of a range of machine learning models on customer segmentation to inform CRM activity. To create efficiencies in the decision-making process, the junior data scientist will also build automated reporting which will enable the business to track performance in real time.

Role Responsibilities

  • Build and improve customer valuation models, including models to help optimise promotional spend
  • Build predictive models and deliver data-driven insights for customers and marketing functions of the business
  • Ad-hoc data queries relating to performance and health of the business, in relation to client quality, promotion performance and efficiency of marketing spend
  • Work closely with stakeholders to help drive business decisions
  • Solve business problems using a wide variety of data science techniques
  • Collaborate closely with leads and team members in the Data Science team
  • Build reports to understand shifts in customer behaviour that affect business performance
  • Communicate or present data modelling findings with the broader team, and document modelling techniques for sharing across the business

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Proficiency in SQL, Python or R highly regarded
  • Experience building statistical/machine learning models
  • Good understanding of statistical analysis and probability.
  • Experience in wagering applications highly regarded
  • Ability to produce dashboards (Power BI experience desirable)
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to liaise with different stakeholders around the business to collaborate on projects

Join us in our journey to change the game, innovate daily and create a platform that sports lovers across the globe can trust and enjoy.

Don't meet every requirement on the job description? That's okay We encourage you to apply anyway. We are built different at PointsBet, because we think different. We value diverse perspectives and are excited to hear from applicants with unique skill sets. Your individuality and experience could be the perfect addition to our team.

Company Overview

At PointsBet, we have only built a fraction of what we have imagined. Launched in Australia in 2017, PointsBet is committed to delivering the ultimate betting experience. As a global leader in the industry, our people at PointsBet are united by a shared mission: to push boundaries and elevate the thrill of the game - always with a focus on a safe, responsible experience for all our users. Our diverse team brings together the best of tech, sports knowledge and creative vision to deliver an exciting platform for sports and racing enthusiasts worldwide.

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