Sports Trader

We’re defining what it means to build and deliver the most extraordinary sports and entertainment experiences. Our global team is trailblazing new markets, developing cutting-edge products, and shaping the future of responsible gaming.

Here, “impossible” isn’t part of our vocabulary. You’ll face some of the toughest but most rewarding challenges of your career. They’re worth it. Channeling your inner grit will accelerate your growth, help us win as a team, and create unforgettable moments for our customers.

The Crown Is Yours

DraftKings is seeking a Sports Trader with a passion for sports, analytical skills, and a special talent to identify pricing advantages in various situations during games. This role involves managing and trading betting markets across various sports in a fast-paced environment, adapting to real-time events to provide the most engaging and competitive experience for our customers. As well as ensuring that our offerings are both innovative and industry leading. 

What you’ll do as a Sports Trader

• Action and profile Retail wagers.

• Deliver personal KPIs and ensure performance is aligned with overall company targets.

• Investigate and propose ways to work more efficiently and implement new ideas.

• Assume full accountability for content management across all channels, ensuring alignment with commercial parameters.

• Execute the business strategy across compilation, price management, and in-play trading for relevant US Sports within a compliant framework.

• Liaise with other trading teams to ensure smooth cooperation of the day-to-day job.

• Ensure a strong understanding of and adherence to your compliance responsibilities.

 
What you’ll bring

• Experience/ knowledge in a Retail Sportsbook.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably with a background in math and statistics.

• Knowledge of sports in at least one of the major US leagues.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Strong communication, teamwork abilities, and decision-making under pressure.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python) would be beneficial.

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Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.

The US hourly rate for this full-time position is 23.49 USD - 29.36 USD, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.