Pregame/Live Trader

Crescendo Technology; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescendo Technology in Toronto is seeking a trading analyst to control and price markets for Pinnacle, aiming to increase profitability while managing financial risk.

You will perform customer and market analysis, monitor sports event data for algorithmic issues, and research external betting markets and wager analysis. Strong math, rapid decision-making, and English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong mathematical skills and quick numerical judgment.
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Decisive problem-solving using incomplete information.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer and market data to identify profitability and risk.
• Monitor betting event data and algorithm performance for issues.
• Conduct market research on external betting markets and wagering analysis.
• Provide feedback on risk strategies and potential product improvements.

Skills

Math proficiency

Multi-tasking

Decision making

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Tools

Programming experience

Job description

About us

Based in Toronto, Crescendo Technology is a research and IT firm providing software, research, and technical services to blue-chip clients in the online entertainment space. We work with global partners to deliver the highest level of technological support for our customers and their customers.

Job Description

Control and price markets for Pinnacle to increase profitability while managing financial risk.

Essential Job Functions / Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Customer analysis.
• Monitoring all aspects of the sporting events for potential problems and inefficiencies in the algorithms.
• In depth research of the assigned market – that includes but is not limited to: outside betting markets, sport analysis, wager analysis and customer analysis.
• Providing feedback to management about ideas on how to improve the assigned task – this includes but is not limited to: new strategies for risk management, new product offerings, improvement to current product offerings, improvement on existing tools.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Accurate and fast mathematical skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to quickly make proper decisions based on incomplete available information.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Analytical, conceptual, and problem solving abilities with attention to details.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Knowledge and experience with betting on sporting events.
• Experience thinking in terms of Probability – such as advanced math training or relevant job experience.
• Experience in programming (any language) would be a plus but not a requirement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We prioritize hiring the best candidates based on their skills and qualifications, irrespective of race, gender, age, religion, or any other characteristic. Our strength lies in our diverse teams, and we proudly celebrate and empower everyone to embrace and promote diversity throughout their time with us.

AI Usage

As part of our recruitment process, the Company may use technology-assisted tools, including AI-based systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist our team and do not make final decisions. All screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring team.