Sports Trader

theScore; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Toronto is looking for a Sports Trader to manage sportsbook risk and pricing. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of global sports and betting, alongside skills in risk assessment, mathematical analysis, and flexibility in work hours. This role offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive Benefits package

Education and conference reimbursements

Fun, relaxed work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assessing and calculating risk.
• Flexibility in working hours including nights and weekends.
• Strong sports betting and/or trading experience.
• Exceptional time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile and manage pre-match and live betting markets.
• React to events, injury/news, and market movement.
• Execute liability and margin-aware trading decisions.
• Develop strong understanding of internal tooling.

Skills

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Sports betting knowledge

Education

Post-secondary degree in mathematics or business

Tools

SQL

Python

Excel VBA

Job description

is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. From casinos and racetracks to online gaming, sports betting and entertainment content, we deliver the experiences people want, how and where they want them.

We’re always on the lookout for those who are passionate about creating and delivering cutting‑edge online gaming and sports media products. Whether it’s through , Hollywood Casino, , or media app, we’re excited to push the boundaries of what’s possible. These state‑of‑the‑art platforms are powered by proprietary in‑house technology, a key component of PENN’s omnichannel gaming and entertainment strategy.

When you join PENN Entertainment’s digital team, you’ll not only work on these cutting‑edge platforms through theScore and PENN Interactive, but you’ll also be part of a company that truly cares about your career growth. We’re committed to supporting you as you expand your skills and explore new opportunities.

With locations throughout North America, you can build a future at PENN Entertainment wherever you are. If you want to challenge conventions in gaming, media and entertainment, we want to talk to you.

About the Role

We are looking to expand our trading and risk team here at theScore and as a constantly growing and evolving sportsbook, we are always on the lookout for the best talent to join us on our mission of becoming one of the biggest operators in the world. As a Sports Trader in the International Sports Team you will be in charge of managing our sportsbook risk, pricing, performance and content in established global sports such as Soccer, Tennis, Motorsport, Boxing and Golf, as well as more niche, novel and growth opportunity areas such as E‑Sports, TV and Politics. This role requires a highly professional, organized, and enthusiastic individual who is data driven, has a strong interest in global sports and sports betting and is willing to push the boundaries to continuously improve our product. If you have an eye for detail, a love of international sports and an interest in the sportsbook world then you could be the perfect fit to join us on our mission.

About the Work

• Compiling and managing pre‑match and live betting markets
• Ideation and creation of specials / odds boosts and promotional markets
• Reacting appropriately to events, injury / news, and market movement
• Understanding the value of the new information and implications on the odds combined with existing risk and exposure
• Effectively using strategy to execute liability and margin‑aware trading decisions
• Contributing to new market ideas and product innovation
• Developing a strong understanding of internal tooling and apps and external tools / consoles
• Taking initiative in proposing improvements to internal tooling and applications
• Developing an understanding of patron value and betting patterns / behavior
• Using analytics tools to self‑serve required data and perform basic analysis / decision‑making
• Developing an understanding of all internal SOPs and escalation paths
• Begin partnering and collaborating with other departments ( marketing, compliance, product)
• Other duties as assigned

About You

• Proven experience in assessing and calculating risk
• Post‑secondary degree in a relevant field, such as mathematics, business or other fields with analytical discipline, would be an advantage.
• Flexibility is a must as working hours will be dictated by business needs. Must be able to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Strong sports betting and / or trading experience is desired.
• Data obsessed, not just data driven, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent mathematical, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and make decisions quickly.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Strong global sports betting knowledge and a keen interest in betting and odds is considered an asset.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Excel VBA is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive Benefits package.
• Fun, relaxed work environment.
• Education and conference reimbursements.

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