Trader II

About the Team

Launched in 2021, Fanatics Betting and Gaming is the online and retail sports betting subsidiary of Fanatics, a global digital sports platform. The Fanatics Sportsbook is available to 95% of the addressable online sports bettor market in the U.S. Fanatics Casino is currently available online in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Fanatics Betting and Gaming operates twenty-two retail sports betting locations, including the only sportsbook inside an NFL stadium at Northwest Stadium. Fanatics Betting and Gaming is headquartered in New York with offices in Denver, Leeds and Dublin.

Overview

As a Trader II - Risk at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you will help 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 a key operator within the Risk team, with ownership across pricing management, liability management, customer management, and error detection. You will be a trusted point of contact on shift, guiding day-to-day operations, supporting colleagues, and communicating clearly with the wider Trading department and cross-functional partners. 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 an in-office position based out of Denver, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Work across the core functions of Risk: pricing management, liability management, customer management, and error detection
• Understand how key risk metrics are calculated so you can provide meaningful, actionable feedback on them and identify their potential weaknesses.
• Lead operational shifts, including the assignment of tasks that reflect team strengths and adjusting resourcing to the sporting schedule and betting volume.
• Be present and responsive to the operational needs of the team, and stay on top of operational issues across Risk, Trading, and the on-app product, communicating how they will affect shift operations
• Apply a robust understanding of FBG’s trading systems to troubleshoot, escalate, and document issues in the format required by cross functional stakeholders.
• Understand all necessary processes within the Risk team and provide feedback on their efficiency and compliance
• Help test new sportsbook features and trading models, and provide input to the wider team.
• Contribute to 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 puts the customer at the heart of our Trading strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a quantitative or business field
• 3+ years of experience in a trading, risk, or similar role (sportsbook experience 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 it into actionable insights
• Strong understanding of customer profiling and risk metrics
• Working knowledge of trading platforms and systems, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and clearly document them for Engineering
• Ability to lead through communication, and to communicate confidentially and effectively with the wider trading teams
• Comfort leading a shift, making sound decisions under pressure, and escalating when appropriate
• Preference for 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 to work cross-functionally across FBG and the larger Fanatics organization
• Willingness to ask questions and learn, along with strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Snowflake) and comfort using AI-assisted tools to analyze data, automate workflows, and improve trading processes.
• Flexible work schedule required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Open to regular travel to events and other Fanatics offices for 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.

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/