Trader I - General Sports

As a Trader I at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you are here to help us create an entertaining 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. An ideal candidate is passionate about the sports gaming space, a team player and adaptable. Whatever your background, keeping the customer and colleague experience at the heart of everything you do is vital to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities

• Work in a designated part of the Trading department, responsible for tasks related to compiling prices, event creation & settlement, 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.
• 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
• 1+ Years experience in similar roles
• A real passion for sport, and an inherent understanding of what sports fans want in order to be entertained
• Excellent understanding of odds compilation and good knowledge of the sports gambling industry
• 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 Hybrid out of our Denver, CO office

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

The base salary range for this role is $61,000 per year - $89,000 per year, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is eligible for the Fanatics Betting and Gaming and an equity award.

*Salary range is listed in USD; ranges will change based on country of residence

In addition to the base, bonus, and equity, full-time employees are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, paid time off and other benefits like GymPass, Pet Insurance, Family Care Benefits, Free Shipt deliveries, and more. We'll also give you $500 to set up your home office!

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics Holdings Inc., a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to nearly 93% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates nineteen retail locations including retail sportsbooks outside of Progressive Field and Nationwide Arena and the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Commanders Field. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver and Dublin, Ireland.