DraftKings
Sports Trader
Job Description
At DraftKings, AI is becoming an integral part of both our present and future, powering how work gets done today, guiding smarter decisions, and sparking bold ideas. It’s transforming how we enhance customer experiences, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Our teams are energized by innovation and readily embrace emerging technology. We’re not waiting for the future to arrive. We’re shaping it, one bold step at a time. To those who see AI as a driver of progress, come build the future together.
The Crown Is Yours
Join our team as a Trader and dive into the heart of sports betting where your passion for sports and analytical acumen will drive continuous innovation. In this dynamic role, you will manage and trade betting markets across multiple sports, adapting to real-time events to ensure competitive and engaging offerings for our customers. You'll manage inputs for market pricing and trading decisions, actively monitor and optimize in-play and player prop markets, and develop content that enhances user engagement. Your contributions will maintain our reputation as a leader in the industry by continuously advancing our live betting products.
What You'll Do
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Manage, adjust, and analyze inputs to ensure accuracy and availability for market pricing, situational data, and trading decisions to optimize the pricing of our live betting products.
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Actively monitor and manage pricing on in-play and player prop markets, while contributing to strategy development and optimization.
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Develop and manage engaging live betting content and player prop markets to enhance user experience, increase engagement, and ensure our offering is best in class.
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Identify potential market inefficiencies and utilize these insights to optimize our betting odds.
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Work closely with the Analytics, Data Science, Product, and Operations teams to develop and implement effective trading strategies.
What You'll Bring
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably with a background in math and statistics.
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Knowledge of sports in at least one of the major US leagues.
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Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills as well as the ability to prioritize and make quick decisions.
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Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g. Excel, R, Python) is a plus.
The US hourly rate for this full-time position is $24.23 – $30.29, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The compensation information displayed on each job posting reflects the range for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and how that was determined during the hiring process. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Join Our Team
We’re a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DKNG) technology company headquartered in Boston. As a regulated gaming company, you may be required to obtain a gaming license issued by the appropriate state agency as a condition of employment. Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through the process if this is relevant to your role.