The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable and you are in the ballpark experience-wise, we'd love to speak to you!

ABOUT FANDUEL GROUP

FanDuel Group is a world-class team of brands and products that deliver sports betting, gaming and entertainment to millions of US sports fans every day. That’s no easy task, and wouldn't be possible without a fantastic team who have helped us pioneer new products and innovative features that make us a leader in the industry. Whether you’re looking for better career progression, improved financial security or just a better sense of belonging, we believe we’ve created a culture in which everyone can succeed, no matter how you got here.

THE ROSTER

At FanDuel, we give fans a new and innovative way to interact with their favorite games, sports and teams. We’re dedicated to building a winning team and we pride ourselves on being able to make every moment mean more, especially when it comes to your career. So, what does “winning” look like at FanDuel? It’s recognition for your hard-earned results, a culture that brings out your best work—and a roster full of talented coworkers. Make no mistake, we are here to win, but we believe in winning right. That means we’ll never compromise when it comes to looking out for our teammates. From creatives professionals to cutting edge technology innovators, FanDuel offers a wide range of career opportunities, best in class benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. At FanDuel, our principle of “We Are One Team” runs through all our offices across the globe, and you can expect to be a part of an exciting company with many opportunities to grow and be successful.

THE POSITION

Our roster has an opening with your name on it

Senior Sports Traders at FanDuel possess the skill set and experience to lead or be a significant contributor to at least one of NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAAB or NCAAF. They understand the online sports betting industry, have competitor knowledge and strong bookmaking skills that can be passed onto colleagues. They have a customer focused mindset, experience working with key stakeholders within an online sportsbook such as quants or product teams, and have reporting and analysis skills to diagnose areas of improvement.

This role is predominantly office based with the ability to work from home on occasion. At the start of your role, we require all days to be in the office to help with training. This role will be focused on contributing to our overall 2025 Trading Strategy with key emphasis on price accuracy, customer friction and the live betting space.

THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play

• Strong bookmaking skills with the ability to go first to market, own end to end price management through the full lifecycle of event and hold strong opinions.
• Have a calm, problem solving mindset to react as breaking news and adjust necessary prices
• Experience live trading events, adjusting prices based on key factors such as game state, customer behavior and placing yourself in the optimal place within the competitive market
• Understanding of liability management
• Compliance first mindset is necessary with a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape
• New market ideation with a fail fast mentality
• Analyze large data sets to identify focus areas to improve business performance
• Ability to mentor and guide junior members of the team instilling the best bookmaking principles
• Contribute to Product focused conversations with a customer first mindset

THE STATS

What we’re looking for in our next teammate

• Industry experience of 2+ years
• Strong understanding of betting, statistics and probability, possessing the ability to contribute to detailed price testing across bet types
• Strong written, verbal communication and research skills
• Strong understanding of the betting landscape and competitive environment
• High attention to detail and genuine team player
• Ability to play a coaching role within the trading team, including training of other staff
• Managerial experience is a plus, but not a requirement
• Exceptional knowledge of at least one of the aforementioned sports
• Ability to do basic and mental math problems under time pressure.
• Able to attend the Leeds office multiple times a week.
• Bachelor’s degree is required
• Experience with Excel essential; knowledge of SQL, R or Python is helpful not a necessity
• Free schedule to work outside of normal business hours including weekends and holidays

PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right

From our many opportunities for professional development to our generous insurance and paid leave policies, we’re committed to making sure our employees get as much out of FanDuel as we ask them to give. Competitive compensation is just the beginning. As part of our team, you can expect:

• An exciting and fun environment committed to driving real growth
• Opportunities to build really cool products that fans love
• Career and professional development resources to help you refine your game plan for owning and driving your career and development
• Be well, save well and live well - with FanDuel Total Rewards your benefits are one highlight reel after another
  
  

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer. Diversity and inclusion in FanDuel means that we respect and value everyone as individuals. We don't tolerate bias, judgement or harassment. Our focus is on developing employees so that they reach their full potential.