Sports Trader (NASCAR)

FanDuel is a leading mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada, seeking a Sports Trader to join their Trading Team. The role involves shaping odds and betting markets for emerging sports, particularly NASCAR, while providing hands-on training in sports betting and market management.ResponsibilitiesLearning to set and manage prices on emerging sports events, player stats, and futures markets — from pre-game to live in-play odds — using our in-house tools and modelsMonitoring real-time news, stats, and industry pricing to help guide trading decisionsTrading live games in real time; making quick adjustments to pricing based on game flow, key events, and customer behaviorCollaborating with other Traders and working cross-functionally with Risk, Product, Marketing, and Compliance teams in a cooperative and inclusive environmentHelping brainstorm new bet types or ways to improve the customer experience, with consideration for how fans engage with the gameSkillsA deep passion for at least one of the sports mentioned in the position section, the more sports/competitions the betterGeneral knowledge of other sports, ideally NBA for live market managementA bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience. Recent or soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to applyStrong comfort with numbers, odds and probability, and quick mental math skillsIt's important to understand how odds relate to probability (%), and how betting markets work in that sense. You do not have to bet yourselfProficiency with ExcelStrong written and verbal communication skills, plus the curiosity to research and stay ahead of news and trendsComfortable making decisions under pressure, while staying responsive to rapidly changing informationAbility to work outside typical business hours, including nights and weekends. Traders work roughly 50-70 weekend shifts per year (only ever 5 days per week)Must be eligible to work in the U.S and to obtain a DGE license for trading activitiesExperience with SQL, Python, or R is a bonus, but not requiredBenefitsMedical, vision, and dental insuranceLife insuranceDisability insuranceA 401(k) matching programPaid personal time off14 paid company holidaysPaid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal lawsCompany OverviewFanDuel is a gaming company that offers sportsbook, daily fantasy sports, horse racing, and online casino games. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.fanduel.com.



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