Senior Trader (Shifts)

Sky Star Eight Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DraftKings is seeking a Sports Trader to join our fast-paced, data-driven Trading team. You will manage real-time data feeds, settle bets, and react to market changes, collaborating with senior traders and product teams to deliver top-tier experiences to customers.

Your role requires a strong mathematical background, analytical thinking, and a passion for sports betting. The position involves flexible hours, with attention to compliance and accurate market operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or related field preferred.
• At least 2 years in trading, operations, or sports analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with passion for sports betting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and Excel required.
• Familiarity with data tools, scripting, automation platforms, or AI technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on individual KPIs and align with company targets.
• Own content management across channels per commercial parameters.
• Execute business strategy for Golf pricing and in-play trading within compliance.
• Collaborate with other Trading teams for smooth day-to-day operations.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory guidelines and communicate critical info quickly.

Skills

Mathematics

Analytical skills

Trading experience

Excel

AI/Automation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mathematics

Tools

Excel

Data tools / scripting

Job description

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.

The Crown Is Yours As a Sports Trader

You'll work in on a fast-paced, data-obsessed Trading team where every second counts. You'll play a key role in ensuring our sports betting markets run smoothly and accurately—managing real-time data feeds, settling bets, and reacting instantly to market changes. You'll collaborate closely with senior traders, product teams, and external partners to deliver best-in-class experiences to our customers. In this role, you’ll turn your passion for sports and sharp analytical instincts into real-time trading decisions that drive performance and impact.

What You'll Do

Deliver on individual KPIs and ensure performance is aligned with overall company targets. Identify and propose ways to work more efficiently and implement new ideas. Own content management across all channels, ensuring alignment with commercial parameters. Execute the business strategy across compilation, price management, and in-play trading for Golf within a compliant framework. Partner with other Trading teams to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Maintain fluency in compliance standards and consistently operate within regulatory guidelines.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in mathematics is preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in a trading, operations, or sports analytics environment.
• 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.
• Familiarity with data tools, scripting, automation platforms, or AI technologies is a strong plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate critical business information quickly and effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• * The role requires flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends, during peak sports seasons.

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’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role. DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company. It’s simple, at DraftKings, we believe life’s more fun with skin in the game. For that reason, we’re committed to responsibly creating the world’s favorite games and betting experiences. Headquartered in Boston, with offices around the globe, we believe we can continue to define what it means to be a technology company in sports entertainment. We love what we do, and think you will too.