Job Description

As a Trader II at Fanatics Betting & Gaming (FBG), you are here to help us create an entertaining betting proposition that appeals to Fanatics customers. Reporting into the Senior Manager, Trading You will play an integral role in the General Sports Trading team, as well as the wider Trading department.



The General Sports team is responsible for performance on a wide range of sports with Tennis, Soccer, International Basketball, NHL & UFC key priorities.



This role is based Hybrid out of FBG's Leeds, UK or Dublin, Ireland office.

Responsibilities

Ensuring FBG's prices are accurate at all times Ensure that Fanatics are putting the customer at the heart of our Trading strategies Operational excellence to ensure customers enjoy betting opportunities from around the world. Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to deliver a best-in-class, scalable betting experience informed by data, user research, and market trends. Coach and develop junior team members to elevate team performance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Trading department. Support other areas within the Trading department as needed. Participate in travel to events and Fanatics offices for offsites, meetings, and collaboration opportunities.

Qualifications

Deep passion for sport and an intuitive understanding of what entertains sports fans. Multiple years in a trading capacity, with understanding of how to compile and manage prices. Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable pricing strategies. Ability to train and develop less experienced traders Ability to test sportsbook platforms and help develop and test trading models Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where speed and agility are valued. 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 Excellent communication skills, with an ability to simplify all facets of Trading to senior leadership.


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.


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.