Trader I, Risk

As a Trader I  - Risk at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you are here to help us create an entertaining betting proposition that appeals to Fanatics customers while appropriately managing betting limits, and overall trading risk. Reporting into Trading Managers, you will be an important team player, assisting the team with various tasks including data analysis, limit setting, customer profiling and pricing maintenance. Whatever your background, keeping the customer and colleague experience at the heart of everything you do is vital to succeed in this role. This is in an in office position - based out of Denver, Colorado.  

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

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