Overview
This role involves managing the organization’s sports platform operations, developing and implementing strategies to create and price new events, and ensuring effective risk management and pricing accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Risk Management: Develop and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks and strategies tailored to sports gaming operations. Monitor risk exposure and evaluate operational processes to optimize profits and mitigate potential financial losses.
- Trading Operations: Oversee daily trading activities, including pricing, market-making, and the management of trading limits. Ensure trading teams operate efficiently and effectively in volatile market conditions.
- Data Analysis: Develop and utilize analytics and modeling techniques to assess market trends, customer behavior, and risk patterns. Use insights to inform trading strategies and improve overall performance of the sports gaming portfolio.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of risk analysts and traders. Foster a collaborative, innovative environment that supports continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders (including marketing, product development, and technology teams) to align risk and trading strategies with business goals. Communicate insights and recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
- Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activities in the sports gaming landscape. Use this knowledge to enhance trading operations and risk management practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field (preferred).
- At least 5 years of experience in risk management within sports betting or a related field, with a proven track record of success managing sportsbook or fantasy sports risk and developing effective trading strategies.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions quickly.
- Knowledge of sports betting markets and trends, with a deep understanding of betting lines, odds, and pricing models.
- Familiarity with sports data and analytics tools, such as sports data feeds and statistical models.
- Experience with risk management techniques and tools, including exposure limits, hedging, and diversification.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong leadership and management skills, including the ability to mentor and manage junior traders.
- Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- None listed beyond the requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
- Top tier compensation + benefits package.
- Flexibility to work remotely.
- Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic and international environment.
- Informal, friendly environment with knowledge-sharing.
- An interesting and challenging job that allows exploration of paths to creating successful software solutions.
Location
Headquarters are based in Philadelphia, with offices in New York, Austin, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Remote work is available.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.