Trader I

Fanatics Betting & Gaming•Denver, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Trader I on the In-Play Team at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you are here to help us create an entertaining betting proposition that appeals to Fanatics customers. Reporting into one of the Trading Managers, you will be an important team player and a key member of the in-play team with tasks including data analysis, building AI tooling, investigating persistent issues, and testing IP features. Whatever your background, keeping the customer and colleague experience at the heart of everything you do is vital to succeed in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), or currently pursuing one.
A real passion for sport, and an inherent understanding of what sports fans want to be entertained.
Ability to understand and interpret data, translating that data into probabilities.
Strong understanding of live odds movement, market efficiency, and expected value.
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 questions, learn, and solve problems independently.
A flexible work schedule will be required, including some evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays.
This role is based in our Denver, USA office and requires you to be in office 5 days a week.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee wider team of traders acting as a point of contact for all in-play issues
Contribute to testing new sportsbook features and trading models, while providing feedback and collaborating with the wider team.
Contribute to continuous improvement across the Trading department by assisting with automation/AI and identifying areas for advancement.
Support and collaborate with other Associate Traders within the Trading department, sharing knowledge and contributing to their development.
Work closely with Commercial, Marketing, Quants, Product, Engineering, Sports 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.
Leveraging strong sports/math knowledge to implement strategies to improve in-play trading goals