Sports Trader

PENN Interactive; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports betting firm in Toronto is seeking a Sports Trader to manage sportsbook risk and pricing, engaged in global sports. Ideal candidates are data-driven individuals with strong analytical skills and a passion for sports betting. The position requires flexibility in scheduling and offers a competitive compensation package within a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Fun, relaxed work environment

Education and conference reimbursements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in assessing and calculating risk.
• Flexibility for working varied hours.
• Strong sports betting and/or trading experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Managing sportsbook risk, pricing, and performance.
• Compiling pre-match and live betting markets.
• Reacting to events and understanding implications on odds.

Skills

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Sports betting knowledge

Education

Post-secondary degree in mathematics or analytical discipline

Tools

SQL

Python

Excel VBA

Job description

PENN Entertainment, Inc. 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 ESPN BET , Hollywood Casino, theScore Bet Sportsbook & Casino , or theScore 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 Penn Interactive 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 (e.g. 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.
• Fun, relaxed work environment.
• Education and conference reimbursements.

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Penn Interactive is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Penn Interactive provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Penn Interactive provides best-in-class benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

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