Sports Trader
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Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Sports Betting, Gambling, TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- At least two years of experience in trading, operations, or sports analytics environment
- Bachelor's degree, preferably with a mathematical focus (considered an asset)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep knowledge of and passion for sports betting
- Knowledge of Microsoft applications and Excel, in particular
- Familiarity with data tools, scripting, automation platforms, or AI technologies (considered a strong asset)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate critical business information quickly and effectively
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (additional languages considered an asset)
Responsibilities
- 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 compliance responsibilities
- Support day-to-day trading operations by managing markets, monitoring data feeds, settling bets, and ensuring real-time accuracy and responsiveness across sports betting products
- Collaborate closely with senior traders, product teams, and external partners to ensure a best-in-class customer experience and help uphold risk management standards
Skills
trading
sports analytics
risk management
price management
in-play trading
data feeds
bet settling
compliance
operations
DraftKings
Online platform for fantasy sports and betting
About DraftKings
DraftKings operates in the online gaming and entertainment industry, focusing on daily fantasy sports, sports betting, and online casino games. Users can engage in daily fantasy sports contests for cash prizes, place bets on various sports events, and play casino games like slots, blackjack, roulette, and poker. The platform also includes a marketplace for digital collectibles, allowing users to buy, sell, and trade NFTs of celebrities. DraftKings ensures compliance with gaming regulations, providing a secure environment for its users. Unlike many competitors, DraftKings offers a diverse range of gaming options and revenue streams, attracting a wide audience of sports fans, gamblers, and digital collectors. The company's goal is to create a comprehensive and safe platform for users to enjoy various gaming activities and digital asset trading.
Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$911.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, GamingIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees