Trading Analyst

Swish Analytics • San Francisco, CA

4d • $70,000 • Remote

About The Position

Swish Analytics is a sports analytics, betting and fantasy startup building the next generation of predictive sports analytics data products. We believe that oddsmaking is a challenge rooted in engineering, mathematics, and sports betting expertise; not intuition. We're looking for team-oriented individuals with an authentic passion for accurate and predictive real-time data who can execute in a fast-paced, creative, and continually-evolving environment without sacrificing technical excellence. Our challenges are unique, so we hope you are comfortable in uncharted territory and passionate about building systems to support products across a variety of industries and consumer/enterprise clients.
Job Description - This position is 100% Remote

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of in-play experience at a sportsbook
• Deep understanding of sports betting and odds origination
• Passion and intimate knowledge of the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and NCAA Basketball + Football
• Strong mathematical, statistical, and/or analytical skills – ability to understand and calculate + convert odds on the fly
• Results driven work ethic – focused on improving process, results and profitability
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and/or holidays

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline
• An understanding of relational database systems (MySQL)
• Experience working with cross functional teams (Data Science teams a plus)

Responsibilities

• Manage client risk, ensuring the highest margins on Swish products through +EV decisions
• Manage and oversee depth chart accuracy, making time-sensitive adjustments in both prematch & in-play settings
• Strategically research & track verified news sources, being the first to uncover important news and understand the overall impact on betting markets
• Independently analyze betting trends in a scientific process, turning data into quantifiable trading actions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level