Flutter UK & Ireland
Lead Data Scientist
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About the Role
We are the Flutter UK & Ireland Trading Team – we power performance, think differently, and drive phenomenal customer experiences to keep Paddy Power, Betfair, and Sky Betting & Gaming brands at number one.
This Lead Data Scientist role is based within the pricing function, a high-performing team responsible for delivering new pricing strategies across Flutter UKI brands.
Responsibilities
As a Lead Data Scientist in the Pricing team, you will:
- Explore and mobilise new data science applications for pricing, including:
- Development of pricing models that leverage predictive capabilities to advise pricing strategy decisions.
- Deployment of advanced statistical analysis and data manipulation techniques to analyse experimentation data, identify trends, and derive relevant conclusions.
- Coordinate the setup and definition of experiments, deploying statistical techniques and processes to ensure robust trial outputs with actionable insights.
- Build autonomous systems to monitor high volumes of price experiments and strategies, tracking:
- Critical metrics vs. expectations.
- Surfacing insights for the wider pricing team.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of experimental builds, methodologies, and results to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
- Lead the preparation and presentation of findings to stakeholders, clearly communicating the implications of pricing experiments on business strategies.
- Collaborate proactively across cross-functional teams (commercial, finance, product development) to align data insights with business objectives.
- Lead senior data scientists, coordinating their work areas, managing workloads, and fostering career growth.
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Requirements
We’re looking for:
- Experienced data science leader with a track record leading a data science function, ideally within a customer-focused or commercial domain.
- Proficient in multiple advanced analytics and data manipulation tools, including:
- Python
- SQL
- Excel
- Tableau
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex data sets.
- Experience in:
- Experiment design and parameter definition (sampling, control vs. test groups, front-end product changes).
- Sophisticated statistical modelling techniques, such as:
- Regression
- Hypothesis testing
- Clustering
- A/B testing
- Time-series analysis
- Elastic documentation skills, with attention to detail and the ability to build clear, concise reports.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, proactive mindset, and a focus on opportunities for improvement.
- Ability to manage multiple data and analytics assets simultaneously, meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and own projects end-to-end.
- Collaborative outlook—build strong relationships within the Pricing team and across the broader organisation.
- Ideal (but not required) experience in pricing or pricing strategy projects within a large business setting.
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About Flutter UK & Ireland
We are Flutter UK & Ireland – pioneers in betting, gaming, and entertainment, the home of iconic brands like:
- Sky Betting & Gaming
- Paddy Power
- Betfair
- Tombola
Our Fifty thousand-strong team operates across 6 locations and五个國家. We excel together, sharing ideas, expertise, and technology, and delivering trusted customer experiences weekly.
Innovating in one of the most competitive and regulated markets worldwide, we thrive as a division of Flutter Entertainment—united by a shared vision to succeed.
Benefits
Join us and enjoy:
- Flexible working arrangements: Hybrid model supporting your well-being and lifestyle.
- £1,000 learning fund
- Twice-yearly bonus (partially guaranteed).
- Pension contribution scheme
- Private healthcare
- Access to thousands of Udemy courses
- Company Sharesave Scheme investment opportunity
- 16 hours paid volunteering time per year
- Unlimited holiday entitlement
Flutter UK & Ireland is committed to being an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, ways of thinking, and working.
We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If your perspective or experience doesn’t fully align with the listed requirements, don’t hesitate to apply.
Need adjustments to suit your needs? Let us know—we’d love to work with you.
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