Job Description

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 Leeds, UK

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

Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE—a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.