Trader I - Soccer

Fanatics Inc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports betting company based in Leeds is seeking a Trader I to develop intuitive betting experiences focused on soccer. In this role, you will contribute to market creation, analyze betting patterns, and support team development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for soccer and a strong ability to interpret data. The position requires a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends, and you may need to travel for team meetings and events.

Qualifications

• A real passion and deep knowledge of global soccer.
• Ability to understand and interpret data.
• Willingness to ask questions and learn.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Trading department focusing on Soccer.
• Assist in pricing pre-match and in-play soccer markets.
• Analyze betting patterns and customer behavior.

Skills

Passion for global soccer

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

As a Trader I at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you are here to help us create an entertaining Soccer betting proposition that appeals to Fanatics customers.

Reporting into one of the Trading Managers, you will be an important team player, assisting Traders with various tasks including data analysis, creating new markets and testing features. Whatever your background, keeping the customer and colleague experience at the heart of everything you do is vital to succeed in this role.

Flexible work schedule will be required, including some evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays

Responsibilities

• Work in a designated part of the Trading department with a focus on Soccer, responsible for tasks related to compiling prices, event creation & settlement, monitoring bets & managing prices and assessing customers
• Stay informed on global soccer news, team developments, injuries and market-moving events
• Assist in pricing pre-match and in-play soccer markets across multiple leagues and competitions
• Analyze betting patterns and customer behaviour to identify trends and potential risks
• 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.
• Coach and develop the Associate Traders within the Trading department.
• 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
• Open to regular travel to events and other Fanatics offices for various offsite and team meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• A real passion and deep knowledge of global soccer, and an inherent understanding of what sports fans want in order to be entertained.
• Ability to understand and interpret data, translating that data into prices
• 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 question and learn along with strong problem solving skills
• Flexible work schedule will be required, including some evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays
• This role is based out of the US, UK or Canada

If you possess some of these skills but not all of them, we still encourage you to apply!

Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE—a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.

Job Info

• Locations Richmond House, Leeds, LS16 6QY, GB