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Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Sports Trader
- Location: Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Employment Type: FULL_TIME
About DraftKings
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Actively monitor and manage pricing on in-play and player prop markets, while contributing to strategy development and optimization.
- 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.
- Identify potential market inefficiencies and utilize these insights to optimize our betting odds.
- Work closely with the Analytics, Data Science, Product, and Operations teams to develop and implement effective trading strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, preferably with a background in math and statistics.
- Knowledge of sports in at least one of the major US leagues.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills as well as the ability to prioritize and make quick decisions.
- Proficiency in Excel, familiarity with data tools, scripting, automation platforms, or AI technologies is considered a strong asset.
We Offer
- Comprehensive health benefits, including various medical plans, dental, and vision.
- Free access to programs such as free therapy sessions with Lyra Mental Health Solution, Lyra Employee Assistance Program, the Calm App, Virtual Yoga Classes, and many more.
- 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave to all global team members and workplace lactation support.
- A range of benefits that support family planning, including adoption, surrogacy, fertility treatments, and more.
- 25 vacation days per year.
- 200 BGN food vouchers per month.
- 50% coverage of your monthly sports card in a wide network of sports facilities in Bulgaria.
- Financial planning programs like Origin Financial to help you set up for future healthy financial habits and goals.
- Commuter benefits to help you save money on your daily commute.
About the Company
Situated in one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in Europe, our teams in Sofia and Plovdiv share an enthusiasm for creating world-class customer experiences.
Ready to Own What's Next?
We know finding a new job can be intimidating. Don't let imposter syndrome stop you from applying! Even if you don't think you tick off every box in this job description, we'd still love for you to apply or join our Talent Community.
DraftKings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.