Operational Risk Specialist (Data & Machine Learning)
Operational Risk Specialist (Data & Machine Learning)
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About Us
At Sportsbet were united behind our purpose to Bring Excitement to Life for our 2 million customers (and growing!). We do this by over-delivering through our commitment to fun challenging the status quo and living our values. As part of the Flutter Group were a global player but in Melbourne Sydney and Darwin were a tight knit group of 1300 teammates (of which over half are in our Tech and Data Science teams!).
We are a significant contributor to the Australian economy through racing and sporting codes and we are committed to having a positive impact in society by supporting our customers our communities and our employees. Our commitment to responsible gambling is genuine and demonstrated through the wide range of responsible gambling initiatives and tools.
In 2023 we were a recipient of LinkedIns Top 25 Companies for our focus on career development and awarded the Top 10 Workplaces for Women through Work180. Our commitment to making Sportsbet the best place to work is never-ending.
About the Role
Were seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Risk and Compliance Specialist to join our Line 1 Risk team on a 9-month FTC supporting the Data Science function within the Customer Growth department. Reporting to the Head of Risk and Compliance - Data Science and Product youll play a key role in embedding risk frameworks for AI model use cases.
In this hands-on role youll lead model risk assessments control identification optimisation and testing incident management and audit support. Youll translate industry best practices for the responsible deployment of AI into actionable practices across the data model lifecycle.
Success in this role requires strong stakeholder management the ability to juggle multiple priorities and an understanding of risk across AI lifecycles. If you thrive in fast-paced high-volume settings and can influence through insight and clarity wed love to hear from you.
About You
You bring 5 years of hands-on experience in Compliance or Operational Risk ideally with exposure to data-rich or data science environments.
You have a strong background in control advisory and internal audit or assurance with a sharp eye for identifying risk and driving continuous improvement.
Youre confident preparing and presenting risk insights that influence decision-making at the senior leadership level and you know how to make complex issues clear and actionable.
A proactive hands-on delivery approach with the ability to create and communicate risk dashboards and other key materials that drive understanding and action.
Strong relationship-building skills with a collaborative mindset and the confidence to consult across a wide range of stakeholders.
Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities while managing upwards keeping leaders informed on progress resourcing and potential roadblocks.
Experience designing and executing audit-style reviews and testing programs in fast-paced high-volume environments.
A strong understanding of the machine learning data lifecycle and the risks that can emerge at each stage.
The Perks
We work hard and play hard so along with a competitive salary and generous performance-based bonus heres some of our other perks:
- 25 days annual leave (thats right a whole extra week!)
- Genuine flexible working policy with a $800 work from home office allowance
- Weekly concierge service including free massages manicure/nail appointments all onsite
- Development budget to send you to conferences events courses and other learning opportunities.
- End of trip facilities with an onsite table tennis and pool table
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and a Circle In membership
- Industry leading Parental Leave support program with 26 weeks paid leave for Primary Carers and no wait time. We also have a progressive return to work benefit for your first 6 months back: come back for 3 days get paid for 4; come back for 4 days get paid for 5.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we review candidates within 2 weeks of advertising. Be sure to check out our Instagram page Sportsbet LinkedIn page as well our careers website for more information and insight into our culture.
Whats the Green Tick Feeling
Well its different for everyone yet unites us all. Its the feeling you get when you succeed no matter what success looks like to you. It could be developing your career it could working on an industry leading project or it could be making it to school pick up in time. Its all the little and big things that make you feel like youre thriving when working at Sportsbet.
Were an inclusive employer who welcomes you for who you are as you are so if you require adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know in your application. We also know flex means different things to different people so let us know how we can support you to be your best.
Ready for your Green Tick Feeling Apply now
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
