Trader I – Risk

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.

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 Dublin, Ireland

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.

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