Trader I - General Sports

Description

As a Trader I at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you are here to help us create an entertaining betting proposition that appeals to Fanatics customers.

Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG) is looking for a passionate and driven General Sports Trader I to join our dynamic Trading team. This role will focus on key general sports including Tennis, Soccer, NHL, UFC, PGA, NASCAR, and more. You'll be instrumental in building an engaging and innovative betting experience that resonates with our customers.

This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong trading foundation, an eye for data, and a deep love of sports. Working alongside our Trading Managers, you’ll contribute to the evolution of our sportsbook offering by helping shape pricing, manage live and prematch events, and track performance metrics across sports.

Responsibilities

Work in a designated part of the Trading department, responsible for tasks related to compiling prices, event creation & settlement, monitoring bets & managing prices and assessing customers

Collaboration Across Teams: Build strong working relationships with Risk, Trading Operations, Content, Product, and other sportsbook teams to ensure alignment and innovation.

Help to test new sportsbook features and trading models, as well as provide input with the wider team

Contribute to the continuous improvement across the Trading department, assisting with automation and identifying areas for advancement.

Tool & Feed Management: Operate across multiple data feed providers and internal tools, demonstrating confidence in troubleshooting and adapting processes as needed.

Performance Analysis: Work with key metrics and reporting tools to assess market performance and customer engagement

Work closely with Commercial, Marketing, Product, Engineering and Operations teams to create and implement a best-in-class, intuitive, and scalable betting experience for our customers - driven by data, user research, and competitor analysis

Ensure that Fanatics are putting the customer at the heart of our Trading strategies

Assisting other teams within the department where necessary

Operational Flexibility: Work flexible hours including some evenings, weekends, and holidays, and participate in occasional travel to events or other Fanatics offices.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

2+ Years experience in similar roles

A real passion for sport, and an inherent understanding of what sports fans want in order to be entertained

Excellent understanding of odds compilation and good knowledge of the sports gambling industry

Ability to understand and interpret data, translating that data into prices

Ability to test sportsbook platforms and help develop and test trading models

Preference to work in an entrepreneurial, hyper growth environment where decisions are made quickly

Team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and effectively work cross-functionally across different teams at FBG and the larger Fanatics organization

Willingness to ask question and learn along with strong problem solving skills

Flexible work schedule will be required, including some evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays

This role is based Hybrid out of our Denver, CO office

The expected salary range for this role is based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for the Fanatics Betting and Gaming annual bonus program.

*Salary range is listed in USD; ranges will change based on country and state of residence, which are reflected in Geographical Zones defined by Fanatics Betting and Gaming. *Salary Range: $61 - 75k (Salary range incorporates all of our Geographical Compensation Zones and is subject to change as the Zone associated with the actual Offer is confirmed). In addition to the base and bonus full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid time off, and other benefits like Wellhub, Pet Insurance, Family Care Benefits, Free Shipt deliveries, and more. We’ll also give you $500 to set up your home office! For information about our benefits, please visit

If you possess some of these skills but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply!