Senior Trader

DraftKings; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the gaming sector is seeking a Senior Sports Trader in London. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience in sports betting. Responsibilities include delivering KPIs, improving efficiencies, and managing content across channels. A Bachelor's degree, preferably with a mathematical focus, and strong communication skills are essential. Join us to shape the future of sports betting and enhance customer experiences.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills and deep knowledge of sports betting.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal KPIs and ensure performance alignment.
• Investigate and propose efficiency improvements.
• Manage content across all channels.
• Execute business strategies for US Sports.
• Liaise with trading teams for smooth operations.
• Understand compliance responsibilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of sports betting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferably mathematical)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.

We\u2019re seeking a Senior Sports Trader who has a passion for sports, strong analytical skills, and the ability to identify pricing inefficiencies and areas to develop across our betting products. In this role, you\u2019ll be part of a team responsible for delivering the day\u2019s prematch and futures MLB content, analyzing key sport-level performance metrics and facilitate new and improved betting opportunities for our customers. You will also work with the in-line manager to support third-party suppliers and partners to deliver a targeted and relevant sportsbook product for our customers.

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 prematchtrading 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 your compliance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree, preferably with a mathematical focus, will be considered an asset.

• At least one year of experience in a similar role is required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a deep knowledge of and passion for sports betting.

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications and Excel, in particular, is required.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate critical business information quickly and effectively.

• Excellent command of written and spoken English is required. Additional languages will be considered an asset.

Join Our Team

We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we\u2019ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.