Risk Trader I: Data-Driven Bets & Market Insights

Fanatics Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Betting & Gaming seeks a Trader I - Risk based in Leeds to help manage betting limits, price setting and customer profiling, reporting to Trading Managers. This in-office role requires collaboration across Trading, Commercial, Marketing, Product, Engineering and Operations to deliver data-driven betting experiences.

You will test sportsbook features, assist with automation and model testing, and drive continuous improvement while keeping customers at the heart of trading strategies in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a quantitative or business field.
• Experience in similar roles is preferred.
• A real passion for sport, and an inherent understanding of what sports fans want in order to be entertained.
• Ability to understand and interpret data, translating that data into actionable insights.
• Ability to test sportsbook platforms and help develop and test trading models.
• Preference to work in an entrepreneurial, hyper growth environment where decisions are made quickly.
• Team-first mentality, with a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done and effectively work cross-functionally across different teams at FBG and the larger Fanatics organization.
• Willingness to ask questions and learn along with strong problem solving skills.
• Flexible work schedule will be required, including evenings, weekends, and Holidays.
• Open to regular travel to events and other Fanatics offices for various offsite and team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Work in a designated part of the Trading department, responsible for tasks related to monitoring bets & managing prices and assessing customers
• Help to test new sportsbook features and trading models, as well as provide input with the wider team
• Contribute to the continuous improvement across the Trading department, assisting with automation and identifying areas for advancement.
• Work closely with Commercial, Marketing, Product, Engineering and Operations teams to create and implement a best-in-class, intuitive, and scalable betting experience for our customers - driven by data, user research, and competitor analysis
• Ensure that Fanatics are putting the customer at the heart of our Trading strategies
• Assisting other teams within the department where necessary

Skills

Data analysis

Trading models testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Sports knowledge

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in quantitative or business field

Job description

Fanatics Betting & Gaming seeks a Trader I - Risk based in Leeds to help manage betting limits, price setting and customer profiling, reporting to Trading Managers. This in-office role requires collaboration across Trading, Commercial, Marketing, Product, Engineering and Operations to deliver data-driven betting experiences.

You will test sportsbook features, assist with automation and model testing, and drive continuous improvement while keeping customers at the heart of trading strategies in a