Risk Operations Rotation Associate

DraftKings Inc.•Boston, MA

About The Position

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together. The Crown Is Yours As a Risk Operations Rotational Associate, you’ll join a full-time, approximately 13-month rotational program designed to develop the next generation of Risk Operations professionals. You’ll rotate across core Risk Operations teams, gaining hands-on exposure to fraud prevention, payments risk, compliance, and operational controls in a fast-paced, regulated environment. Throughout the program, you’ll build investigative judgment, analytical rigor, and a strong understanding of how data-driven risk decisions protect both our customers and the business. Upon completing the rotation, you’ll move into a Risk Operations role aligned to your performance, strengths, and business needs.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Economics, Analytics, Political Science, or a related discipline.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with sound judgment.
The ability to interpret data and make thoughtful, risk-based decisions in dynamic environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
High ethical standards and a commitment to accuracy and consistency.
Exposure to fraud, risk, investigations, compliance, or financial services through internships, coursework, or professional experience.
Experience with data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, dashboards, or business intelligence platforms.
A demonstrated interest in building a long-term career in risk, fraud, or financial crime prevention.

Responsibilities

Rotate through four core Risk Operations teams, gaining exposure to fraud investigations, risk monitoring, payments risk, and operational enablement.
Investigate suspicious activity, fraud alerts, and high-risk customer behavior using established tools and controls.
Analyze transactional and behavioral data to identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risk patterns.
Partner with teams across Payments, Customer Experience, Product, Analytics, and Compliance to support effective risk outcomes.
Clearly document findings, communicate decisions, and recommend improvements to processes, tools, or controls.
Balance risk mitigation with customer experience and operational efficiency in day-to-day decision-making.