Sports Trader

4 Months ago • 1-3 Years

About the job

Job Description

A Sports Trader role involves managing live betting odds, optimizing pricing strategies, and enhancing user experience. Must-haves include strong analytical skills, sports knowledge, flexible hours, and communication skills.
Must have:
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Sports Knowledge
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Communication Skills
Good to have:
  • Math & Statistics
  • Live Betting
  • Player Prop Markets
  • Data Science
Perks:
  • Fast-paced Environment
  • Global Team

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

We’re growing rapidly and are searching for a Sports Trader to help us provide best-in-class services through compilation, risk management, in-play trading, in-play risk management, settlement, and reporting. When you join our team, you will also work with the in-line manager to support third-party suppliers and partners to deliver a targeted, relevant sportsbook product for our customers.

 

What you’ll do as a Sports Trader

  • Manage, adjust, and analyze inputs to ensure accuracy and availability for market pricing, situational data, and trading decisions to optimize the pricing of our live betting products.

  • Actively monitor and manage pricing on in-play and player prop markets, while contributing to strategy development and optimization.

  • Develop and manage engaging live betting content and player prop markets to enhance user experience, increase engagement, and ensure our offering is best in class.

  • Identify potential market inefficiencies and utilize these insights to optimize our betting odds.Work closely with the Analytics, Data Science, Product, and Operations teams to develop and implement effective trading strategies.

What you’ll bring

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

  • A strong interest and knowledge in European and/or US sports and betting.

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

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills as well as the ability to prioritize and make quick decisions.

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

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    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.

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